Drug & Alcohol Rehab Serving San Diego, California

California Treatment Centers serves San Diego and the surrounding area, helping residents from Downtown and North Park to La Jolla, Chula Vista, Escondido and the coastal communities find evidence-based help for drug and alcohol use. We connect San Diego-area residents with our California programs and, when it supports recovery, can arrange placement and travel to another of our locations across the state.

Addiction Treatment for San Diego Residents

As a major border city and military hub, San Diego County faces its own substance use realities — from fentanyl crossing the southern border to alcohol use in its beach and tourism culture, and the unique stresses carried by service members and veterans. Recovery should account for the whole person, and we work to make care approachable for anyone living between the coast and the East County.

Levels of Care We Offer

Effective treatment usually moves along a continuum. We help San Diego-area clients access:

• Medical detox — medically supervised withdrawal for alcohol, opioids and other substances.
• Residential treatment — 24/7 live-in care with structure and support.
• Partial hospitalization (PHP) — intensive day programming with evenings off-site.
• Intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient — flexible care that fits work and family life.
• Sober living and sober companionship — supportive housing and personal recovery support.

What We Treat

We help adults across San Diego County who are struggling with alcohol, opioids and fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, benzodiazepines and prescription medications. Because substance use and mental health so often travel together, our programs are built to treat co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma at the same time.

Insurance & Cost

We are in-network with most major insurers and provide free, confidential benefit verification so you know what your plan covers before you decide anything. You can verify your insurance in just a few minutes.

What to Expect When You Reach Out

The first call is a private, no-pressure conversation. Our admissions team will ask about your substance use, health history and what you hope to change, then explain the level of care that fits — whether that is detox, residential or an outpatient track. We handle insurance verification and coordinate next steps so the path from San Diego to treatment feels clear rather than overwhelming.

Personalized, Evidence-Based Treatment

Every plan is tailored to the person. Care may combine individual counseling, group therapy, family support, relapse-prevention work and physician-overseen medication-assisted treatment when appropriate. We draw on established, evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed care.

Why San Diego Families Choose Us

From the coast to the East County, families want care that is honest, confidential and effective. We prioritize clear communication and whole-person treatment — including the trauma and PTSD that often accompany substance use in military and veteran households — so recovery addresses the root, not just the symptom.

How to Get Started

One phone call can change everything. Call 213-321-6518 to talk with our admissions team about your situation and the right level of care. Explore all of our California locations. If you or a loved one is in crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential, 24/7 support.