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List of Rehab Centers in Chula Vista, CA
The McAlister Institute in Chula Vista operates the South Bay Regional Recovery Center, an outpatient drug rehab program for adults. The center provides counseling, access to community resources, and aftercare support to promote long-term recovery.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Clientele Served
- Men
- Women
Trust Factors
- Certified by the State of California
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
1180 Third Avenue, Suite C3, Chula Vista, CA
Key details about McAlister Institute - SBRRC
What are their business hours?
Monday to Thursday - 9am to 9:15pm
Friday - 9am to 5:30pm
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Nosotros is a men’s residential recovery home operated by MAAC Project in San Diego County, California. It’s designed for adult men whose alcohol or drug use has begun to interfere with everyday stability (housing, work, family responsibilities, or legal expectations) and who need a live-in recovery environment to start changing those patterns. This is not a short stop or a clinical office visit. Residents live on site and work through recovery as part of daily life, within a structured, substance-free community.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
Clientele Served
- Men
73 N. 2nd Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Key details about MAAC Project – Nosotros
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 8am to 7pm
How long is treatment?
3 to 4 months
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What is their capacity?
17 men
McAlister Institute Teen Recovery Centers in Chula Vista provides adolescent substance abuse treatment through the South Teen Recovery Center. The program offers after-school support, group and individual counseling, and structured activities to promote lasting sobriety.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
Trust Factors
- Certified by the State of California
- Client Testimonials
371 E Street, Suite 150, Chula Vista, CA
Key details about McAlister Institute - STRC
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Freed Minds Therapy provides mental health counseling in Chula Vista with a focus on culturally competent, trauma-informed care. Serving both adults and adolescents, the practice helps clients explore identity and develop emotional regulation through in-person and telehealth sessions. A range of insurance plans and private pay options are accepted.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Trust Factors
- Licensed Staff
651 3rd Ave. Suite E., Chula Vista, CA
Key details about Freed Minds Therapy
What professional/medical staff work at Freed Minds Therapy?
Fabian Escobedo, LCSW #109034
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Drug Rehabs Near Chula Vista
The Salvation Army San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center is a no-cost, residential recovery and stabilization program in San Diego County, California, offering structured, live-in support for adults whose substance use and related life-controlling behaviors have already begun disrupting housing, employment and relationships. It’s part of The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) network, a long-standing residential recovery model that blends community support and routine to help people rebuild stability and purpose.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
5 miles away from Chula Vista
7455 Otay Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA
Key details about San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center
How much does San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center cost?
Free of charge
What are their business hours?
Program Intake Hours: 24/7
How long is treatment?
180 days
McAlister Institute in National City runs the South Bay Women’s Recovery Center, an outpatient drug rehab center for women. Most programs are accessible to individuals eligible for Medi-Cal, ensuring broader access to treatment.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Clientele Served
- Women
Trust Factors
- Certified by the State of California
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
6 miles away from Chula Vista
2414 Hoover Avenue, Suite C, National City, CA
Key details about McAlister Institute - SBWRC
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5:30pm
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children is a residential recovery setting operated by McAlister Institute that allows women to work on substance use recovery without being separated from their children. Located in San Diego County, Kiva provides a live-in environment where mothers can stay with their young children while addressing patterns of alcohol or drug use that have begun affecting family stability, housing, parenting roles, or involvement with child welfare systems. Recovery here unfolds inside daily family life, not apart from it.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Beds for Clients' Children
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Clientele Served
- Pregnant Women
- Women
Trust Factors
- Certified by the State of California
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services
- Non-Profit Organization
7 miles away from Chula Vista
2049 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA
Key details about Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children
How long is treatment?
90 days
Does Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children have a detox on-site?
Yes, but social detox, not medical detox
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
Casa de Milagros is a women’s residential recovery home operated by MAAC Project in San Diego County, designed for women whose substance use has already begun disrupting housing stability, family roles, emotional health, or daily routines. The home provides a live-in, community-based environment where recovery is practiced through shared responsibility, structure, and daily life rather than isolated appointments or short stays.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
Clientele Served
- Women
7 miles away from Chula Vista
1127 South 38th Street, San Diego, CA
Key details about Casa de Milagros
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 8am to 7pm
How long is treatment?
3 to 4 months
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What is their capacity?
18 women
The San Diego County Teen Challenge center is a faith-based residential recovery induction program in San Diego, California for adult men whose substance use and life-controlling patterns have already begun affecting housing, work, relationships, or daily responsibilities. It serves as the first phase of a longer discipleship-based recovery journey, giving participants time, structure, and community support to begin shifting patterns that haven’t responded to shorter or isolated interventions.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
9 miles away from Chula Vista
5450 Lea St., San Diego, CA
Key details about San Diego County Teen Challenge
How long is treatment?
3-4 months (rest of year-long program in Riverside)
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Pathfinders of San Diego is a long-standing residential recovery home and supportive housing provider for men in San Diego, California, helping adults whose alcohol or drug use has already begun affecting housing stability, daily functioning, work, or relationships. Founded in 1950, it’s rooted in providing housing, healing, and hope within a steady, community-oriented environment, going beyond short-term treatment.
Rehab Settings
- Residential
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Clientele Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Certified by the State of California
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Sponsored by the San Diego Housing Commission
9 miles away from Chula Vista
2980 Cedar Street, San Diego, CA
Key details about Pathfinders of San Diego
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at Pathfinders of San Diego?
Sean Verner, CADC I | Executive Director
Christopher Nobbie, ICADC II | Director of Operations
Evan Wallace, ICADC II | Program Manager
What is their capacity?
16 men
Golden Hill House II is a co-ed residential recovery program located in the Golden Hill neighborhood of San Diego, California, offered through CRASH, Inc., a nonprofit that’s provided community-based addiction support for over 50 years. This setting is designed for adults of all genders whose patterns of substance use have already shown up as real life consequences, affecting their work, housing, relationships, or emotional stability, and who need a structured environment to begin changing those patterns while still preparing to return to everyday life.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Payment Assistance
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
- LGBTQ+ Community
9 miles away from Chula Vista
835 25th Street, San Diego, CA
Key details about Golden Hill House II
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Golden Hill House II?
Edward Keels, AODS Certificate | Senior Case Manager
Golden Hill House is a women’s residential recovery program located in the Golden Hill neighborhood of San Diego, California, offered through CRASH, Inc., a community organization with decades of local history providing treatment services. It’s a 90- to 120-day residential setting for adult women whose patterns of alcohol or drug use have begun disrupting work, family life, housing stability, or emotional wellbeing. Instead of hourly appointments, women live on site and engage every day in structured recovery work, community routines, and planning for life beyond the program.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Payment Assistance
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Women
10 miles away from Chula Vista
2410 E Street, San Diego, CA
Key details about Golden Hill House
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at Golden Hill House?
Edward Keels, AODS Certificate | Senior Case Manager
What is their capacity?
43 women
The Way Back is a live-in residential alcohol and drug treatment program for men in San Diego, California that supports adults whose substance use, and often co-occurring mental health challenges, has already begun affecting housing stability, work and relationships. The program combines structured residential care with therapeutic engagement so recovery is practiced inside daily life rather than confined to brief appointments.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
- Residential
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Experiential Therapy
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Non 12-Step
- Peer Recovery Services
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
Clientele Served
- Men
10 miles away from Chula Vista
2516 A St., San Diego, CA
Key details about The Way Back
Does The Way Back have a detox on-site?
Yes
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at The Way Back?
Brian Bauers, CADC-II | Executive Director
Aleka Heinrici, MD | Medical Director
Anthony Simone, LMFT | Clinical Director
Ralph Ramirez, CADC-I | Intake Coordinator
Karenina Duenas, CADC-I | Registered Counselor
Aaron Vandarworka, RADT | Case Manager
Tia Metcalf, LMFT | Program Manager
Joseph Sternberg, SUDCC-II | Lead SUD Counselor
What is their capacity?
30 men (28 residential beds and 2 withdrawal management beds)
The Turning Point Home is a residential recovery program for women in San Diego, California that supports women whose alcohol use, and related life-controlling behaviors, has already begun affecting their housing, relationships and work. Established in 1970, this program provides a structured, alcohol- and drug-free residential environment where recovery is lived through routine and community engagement rather than brief, isolated sessions.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Peer Recovery Services
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Payment Assistance
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Women
10 miles away from Chula Vista
1315 25th Street, San Diego, CA
Key details about Turning Point Home
How long is treatment?
60 to 120 days
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at Turning Point Home?
Stephanie Sobka, LAADC, CALAADC | Executive Director
Aleka Heinrici, MD | Medical Director
Colleen Williamson, LPCC | Clinical Manager
Akilah Miller, MA, CADC II CA | Program Manager
Veronica Sanchez, CADC II CA, ICADC | SUD Counselor
Coleen Morris, CADC II CA | Admissions Counselor
Sarah Olmedo, RADT | Recovery Specialist
Catalina Beal, RADT | Recovery Specialist
Laila Hasenin, RADT | Residential Aide
What is their capacity?
20 women
Short Term I is a men’s residential recovery program in the City Heights area of San Diego offered by CRASH, Inc., a community organization providing alcohol and drug treatment in the region for over fifty years. Unlike brief outpatient visits or purely clinical appointments, this is a structured residential setting where adults whose substance use has started showing up in real life, at work, in family interactions, legal expectations, or housing stability, live on site and engage daily in recovery work that connects directly with the demands they still carry outside.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Payment Assistance
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
- Men
10 miles away from Chula Vista
4161 Marlborough Avenue, San Diego, CA
Key details about CRASH – Short Term I
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What is their capacity?
50 men
Safe Harbor Coronado, located in Coronado, CA, is a community prevention and education provider. After DRS examined the website, we found that it offers youth programs and outreach, parent and community workshops, and youth and family or group counseling.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Family Programs
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
10 miles away from Chula Vista
1009 C Ave, Coronado, CA
Key details about Coronado SAFE
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 3pm
What professional/medical staff work at Coronado SAFE?
Terri Fong, LCSW | Clinical Supervisor & Consultant
Michael Tanori, AMFT | Clinical Counselor
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cost, stigma, denial, and limited availability are the barriers that come up most. Many people assume treatment is unaffordable, but options like sliding-scale fees, Medicaid, insurance coverage, and payment plans make it more accessible than most expect. For those in areas with fewer facilities or long waitlists, telehealth programs and outpatient care can fill the gap, and getting on a waitlist now while using interim support like community groups keeps you moving forward rather than waiting to start. Stigma and denial are harder to push past, but family involvement and peer encouragement can make a real difference when motivation is low.
Check whether the facility is licensed by the state and accredited by an independent body like CARF or The Joint Commission, as that's your baseline for quality. From there, ask about staff credentials, treatment approaches, medical support, family involvement, and what aftercare planning looks like. A program that can't clearly answer those questions, or that pressures you to enroll before you've had a chance to evaluate, is one worth passing on.
Start with the practical stuff: does the program accept your insurance, what are the out-of-pocket costs, and are payment plans available. Then get into the structure, including how long the program lasts, what therapies are included, whether family can participate, and whether detox and medical support are on-site. Just as important is what happens after: ask whether the center offers aftercare, outpatient follow-up, alumni support, or connections to sober living. Comparing centers on these specifics rather than just their websites is how you find the one that actually fits your situation.
Yes. Short-term programs, usually around 30 days, focus on stabilization and building a foundation, and they work best for milder cases with strong outside support. Longer programs of 60 to 90 days or more allow time for deeper therapeutic work, relapse prevention, and real practice with life skills, which tends to produce more lasting results for people with severe or long-standing addiction.




































