San Diego, CA Free Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers Guide

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you may be wondering where to turn for help. Rehab can be expensive, but there are free rehab centers available in San Diego, California.

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List of Free Rehab Centers in San Diego, CA

Substance Abuse Evaluation Resource Center
Learn more 3505 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 208
San Diego, CA - 92108
(619) 280-3059

Substance Abuse Evaluation Resource Center Programs: Substance Abuse Treatment Level of Care: Partial Hospitalization / Day Treatment, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient Methadone/Buprenorphine Vivitrol Payment Methods State Insurance (Other than Medicaid) Access to Recovery (ATR) Voucher Financial Assistance: Sliding Fee Scales .. see more

Palavra Tree Central South West Teen Recovery Ctr
Email Learn more 2878 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, CA - 92102
(619) 238-7393

Palavra Tree Central South West Teen Recovery Center Programs: substance abuse treatment level of care: outpatient payment methods: self payment financial assistance: sliding fee scales facility payment assistance .. see more

UCSD Co occurring Disorders Treatment and Research Program
Email Learn more 140 Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA - 92103
(619) 543-7625

UCSD Programs: All clients in opioid treatment program and substance abuse treatment Level of care: partial hospitalization / day treatment Payment methods: medicaid, state insurance (other than medicaid), military insurance, and access to recovery (atr) voucher Financial assistance: sliding fee scales .. see more

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center of San Diego
Email Learn more 1335 Broadway
San Diego, CA - 92101
(619) 239-4037

For over 100 years, The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers have offered spiritual, emotional, and social assistance to those who have lost the ability to cope with their problems and provide for themselves. Their FREE programs provide housing, food, counseling, community and rehabilitation services as they work to ultimately combat the root causes of prolonged alcohol and drug dependence. Minimum eligibility requirements to enter t .. see more

Palavra Tree Inc Teen Recovery Center Mid City
Learn more 4001 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite 206
San Diego, CA - 92105
(619) 263-7768

Palavra Tree Inc Programs: substance abuse treatment Level of care: outpatient Payment methods: self payment, medicaid, and medicare Financial assistance: sliding fee scales facility payment assistance .. see more

Ethridge Center Inc
Learn more 409 63rd Street
San Diego, CA - 92114
(619) 231-6361

Ethridge Center Inc provides a mixture of mental health and substance abuse treatment services to adult men and women in an outpatient setting. These services include but are not limited to behavioral therapy, trauma related counseling, individual and group counseling, family and martial counseling, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and anger management. Payment forms accepted include cash or self-payment and private health insuran .. see more

The Way Back San Diego
Email Website Learn more 2516 A Street
San Diego, CA - 92102
(619) 235-0592

The Way Back San Diego provides substance abuse treatment services for adult men in a residential long term setting. Services include but are not limited to: behavioral therapybrief interventionmotivational interviewinganger managementrelapse prevention. Payment forms accepted include cash or self payment. Payment assistance is available for those in need of help. For more information please contact The Way Back San Diego. .. see more

Union of Pan Asian Communities Adult Alcohol and Drug Treatment
Email Website Learn more 3288 El Cajon Boulevard,
San Diego, CA - 92104
(619) 521-5720

Union of Pan Asian Communities provides culturally competent and linguistically appropriate outpatient alcohol and drug treatment services for Asian and Pacific Islander adults. Services include individual, group, and family counseling, and crisis intervention. Offers recovery support services. Sliding scale fees. Contact for full details. .. see more

Practical Recovery The Restoration Inn
Email Website Learn more 5497 Bloch Street
San Diego, CA - 92122
(858) 230-8273

Practical Recovery this is a innovative option for outpatient offers individuals the intensity of residential addiction treatment and the freedom of outpatient rehab. Clients typically have 3 to 15 individual sessions per week with different therapists. Their treatment team collaborates three times per week to coordinate your care. Having a treatment team facilitates rapid identification of issues and creates a synergistic treatment effect. IIOP .. see more

Mental Health Systems Family Recovery Center
Email Website Learn more 9465 Farnham Street
San Diego, CA - 92123
(858) 573-2600

Mental Health Systems Family Recovery Center Provides a 6- to 9-month day treatment program serving pregnant mothers with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, mothers of newly delivered children who have tested positive for drugs, and mothers with a drug/alcohol abuse problem. Curriculum offers parenting classes, drug and alcohol education and relapse prevention, life skills, vocational assessment, HIV education, and twelve-step meetings. Cli .. see more

San Diego Rescue Mission Mens Recovery Program
Email Website Learn more 120 Elm Street
San Diego, CA - 92101
(619) 687-3720

A 12-month state-licensed residential rehabilitation program providing the tools, training and spiritual foundation to transform lives. In addition to providing basic services such as shelter, food, and case management, their program also integrates practical life skills such as vocational training and educational classes. Job training and individual therapy assist in the recovery of each client, and Bible study classes add to the mens total .. see more

Home Avenue Clinic Espanol Other Languages Drug Addiction Services
Website Learn more 7545 Metropolitan Dr
San Diego, CA - 92105
(877) 609-0961

Providing medication assisted treatment to patients aged 18 and older, our all-inclusive treatment combines both prescription medications and therapeutic interventions. Home Avenue Comprehensive Treatment Center offers the following therapeutic interventions to patients: Group therapyIndividual therapy .. see more

Crossroads Foundation
Email Website Learn more 3594 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA - 92103
(619) 296-1151

The Crossroads Foundation is a California non-profit organization offering a residential recovery program for women who are addicted to alcohol and drugs. The Crossroads facilities are located in a quiet residential area near downtown San Diego. They provide home-like atmospheres in a shared community to aid residents in regaining and maintaining sobriety. This four-phase recovery program includes mandatory treatment, recovery and ancillary servi .. see more

Teen Challenge of Southern California
Email Website Learn more 5450 Lea Street
San Diego, CA - 92105
(619) 265-0337

Provides youth, adults and families with an effective and comprehensive Christian faith-based solution to life-controlling drug and alcohol problems in order to become productive members of society. By applying biblical principles, Teen Challenge endeavors to help people become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well and spiritually alive. Payment assistance available (check with facility for details). .. see more

Veterans Village of San Diego
Email Website Learn more 4141 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA - 92110
(619) 393-2000

The Veterans Rehabilitation Center is an intensive, residential rehabilitation program treating substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress (PTS) and other behavioral health issues. They have a 224 bed state-licensed drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that serves men and women military veterans. Free services, no payment needed .. see more

Healthcare Services The Lighthouse Community
Email Website Learn more 3380 Rosecrans Street
San Diego, CA - 92110
(619) 515-0243

HCS's residential treatment programs provide men and women from all backgrounds a chance to change their life, have a fresh start, rebuild relationships, and become productive, drug-free, and self sufficient members of the community. HCS offers a variety of treatment programs that may include inpatient, residential, outpatient, and/or short-stay options. Free services, no payment needed .. see more

Hope Canyon Recovery
Email Website Learn more 2821 Lange Avenue
San Diego, CA - 92122
(619) 343-2395

Hope Canyon provides safe and comfortable medically assisted detox services, designed to meet the individual needs of each client. They utilize safe, evidence-based techniques to help you break the physical bonds of drug and alcohol so you can begin the mental and emotional journey of addiction recovery. During this time, group and individual therapy sessions allow you to begin addressing the underlying causes of substance abuse, thus build .. see more

Alpha Project Casa Raphael
Email Website Learn more 3737 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA - 92103
(619) 542-1877

Casa Raphael is Alpha Projects state-licensed residential drug and alcohol treatment program for homeless and formerly incarcerated men. Through Casa Raphael, Alpha Project is able to provide men who have encountered drug and alcohol addictions with the treatment they need to overcome these addictions, and also provide them with the job training in order to transition them back into the workforce. Casa Raphael is a three step program over a 9 12 .. see more

Amigos Sobrios, Downtown San Diego Volunteers of America
Email Website Learn more 741 11th Avenue
San Diego, CA - 92101
(619) 232-7754

Amigos Sobrios is a 17 bed residential treatment program that serves Hispanic males in San Diego County. Designed to address the specific needs of individuals struggling with alcohol or substance abuse, the program offers shelter, recovery services, counseling, relapse prevention and recovery management education, mental health services, and job preparation. Each year the program serves approximately 44 individuals. Ages: 16 years old to .. see more

ParentCare Family Recovery Services (Central Office)
Email Website Learn more 4125 Alpha Street
San Diego, CA - 92113
(619) 266-0166

ParentCare Family Recovery Services are designed to support chemically dependent women and their families who are at high risk for child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness.The majority of women in treatment also have a dual psychiatric diagnosis and a host of physical health related issues. .. see more

Fashion Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center
Website Learn more 7545 Metropolitan Dr
San Diego, CA - 92108
(619) 430-4336

Fashion Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center is a treatment provider that offers individuals, aged 18 and older, with medication assisted treatment for an addiction to opioids. Fashion Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center combines both therapeutic interventions and effective medications into a comprehensive treatment program for all of our patients. Patients who will be paying for their treatment with personal funds will be expected to submit p .. see more

Downtown Family Health Center at Connections
Email Website Learn more 1250 6th Avenue
San Diego, CA - 92101
(619) 515-2300

A health care clinic within the Connections Housing community, Downtown Family Health Center at Connections focuses on providing vital services, including sick visits, physicals, vaccinations and mental health counseling, to all individuals with an emphasis on the homeless population. Connections Housing, part of the People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) project, helps to reduce homelessness by helping people living on the streets move into perman .. see more

Euclid Medical & Mental Health Services
Email Website Learn more 1733 Euclid Ave.
San Diego, CA - 92105
(619) 263-0433

Substance Abuse Treatment Services: Narcotics Replacement Therapy Free 21-day program for those who have not previously been enrolled in methadone treatment programs. Call clinic for details. Sliding Fee Scale Program for patients who do not have insurance or whose income is insufficient to pay outstanding balances. The amount of the sliding fee discount is based on your family size, income, and determined using the Federal Pover .. see more

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center San Diego
Email Website Learn more 1335 Broadway
San Diego, CA - 92101
(619) 239-4037

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) provides spiritual, social, and emotional assistance for men who have lost the ability to overcome their addiction. Their center offers residential housing, work, and group and individual therapy, holistic environment. The physical and spiritual care that program participants receive prepares them to re-enter society and return to gainful employment. .. see more

CRASH Inc Bill Dawson Residential Recovery Prog
Email Website Learn more 726 F Street, 2nd Floor
San Diego, CA - 92101
(619) 239-9691

CRASH Inc Bill Dawson Residential Recovery Program: This long-term (four to six months or longer) adult co-ed residential treatment program utilizes the therapeutic community model. The comprehensive and holistic approach of this program is designed to encourage and help affect positive changes within the residential client. The environment is highly structured and includes individual and group counseling, vocational and educational services, s .. see more

CRASH Short Term II
Email Website Learn more 2410 E Street
San Diego, CA - 92102
(619) 234-3346

An intensive 90-day residential treatment program for adult females. The focus is on individual responsibility for recovery and productive re-entry into the community. Clients participate in individual recovery planning and counseling, group problem-solving exercises, vocational services, alcohol and other drug education, and workshops on relapse prevention. Family night, supervised parent-child visitation, recreational and social activitie .. see more

Community Research Foundation Inc Areta Crowell Center
Email Website Learn more 1963 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA - 92101
(619) 233-3432

Program DescriptionAreta Crowell Wellness Recovery Centers services are based on the principles of psycho-social rehabilitation, with emphasis on attending to the whole person and re-establishing ones life as a result of the consequences of mental illness, rather than simply attending to the symptoms of the illness. The services focus on recovery, rehabilitation, and community integration, and are individualized to meet the needs of each clie .. see more

Turning Point Home of San Diego
Email Website Learn more 1315 25th Street
San Diego, CA - 92102
(619) 233-0067

The Turning Point Home strives to support women alcoholics in achieving long-term sobriety in a safe, supportive and structured alcohol/drug-free environment through guidance and education. .. see more

San Diego Rescue Mission Men's Center
Email Website Learn more P.O. Box 80427
San Diego, CA - 92138
(619) 687-3720

The Psychotherapy Center provides free, quality counseling to individuals, families, children and couples who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or unable to afford therapy. Treatment is provided by licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, or by interns and trainees under their supervision. Through the outpatient clinic they provide another service to meet the needs of the whole individual, giving him or her the best chance at living as a heal .. see more

Vista Hill Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Parents
Email Website Learn more 8910 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA - 92123
(858) 514-5100

Vista Hill's mission is to enhance and improve the quality of life for families and individuals of all ages by providing an array of mental/behavioral health, educational and social services in a fiscally responsible manner. They focus on intellectual & developmental disabilities, substance use disorder & mental illness. Assists under-served, challenged children, teens, adults & families. Non-residential. .. see more

House of Metamorphosis Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Email Website Learn more 2970 Market Street
San Diego, CA - 92102
(619) 236-9217

House of Metamorphosis offers an array of services that directly impact behavior modification. Our direct services include: 24-hour substance abuse hotline Substance abuse education seminars Drug awareness workshops and seminars Drug referral services NA meetings (closed) Weekly carwash Open house programs Walk-in assistance Clean and sober recreational therapy Residential drug fr .. see more

Tradition One Men's Facility
Email Website Learn more 4104 Delta Street
San Diego, CA - 92113
(619) 264-0141

Tradition One is an adult mens long-term residential facility for the treatment of alcohol and other drugs. .. see more

Sobering Center at Volunteers of America San Diego
Email Website Learn more 101 16th Street
San Diego, CA - 92101
(619) 232-5171

The Sobering Center is an inebriate reception center for law enforcement referrals to provide an alternate to incarceration for individuals who are found to be publicly intoxicated. The four-hour voluntary placements allow a safe and controlled environment for public inebriates to sleep off the effects of alcohol before returning to the community. All placements are provided information and referrals to alcohol treatment services in the community .. see more

Free Rehab Centers Near San Diego, CA

Due to the low number of listings in San Diego, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of San Diego.

East County Detox M.I.T.E.
Learn more 2049 Skyline Dr.
El Cajon, CA - 91945
(619) 465-7303

East County Detox M.IT.E offers Adult men and women's substance abuse treatment program. 14 day stay allowed. Sliding fee scale based on income and other factors, payment assistance .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 13 miles from San Diego

Serenity House Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
Learn more 240 S Hickory St, Ste 210
Escondido, CA - 92025
(760) 747-1015

Serenity House provides residential treatment facilities for women, with or without children, who have alcohol and drug dependencies. Minimum stay is 90 days. Offers individual and group counseling as well as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). 12-step group meetings. Offers clinical dual-recovery services, services for .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 24 miles from San Diego

El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment Center
Website Learn more 234 North Magnolia Avenue
El Cajon, CA - 92020
(866) 828-7916

El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment Center provides individuals struggling with an opioid addiction with the opportunity to regain control of their lives, free from the grips of chemical dependency. Providing treatment for individuals aged 18 and older, El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment Center utilizes a comprehensive treatment approach that combines m .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 11 miles from San Diego

Choices in Recovery Alcohol and Drug Treatment
Email Website Learn more 733 S Santa Fe Ave
Vista, CA - 92083
(760) 945-5290

Choices in Recover Vista provides outpatient drug and alcohol treatment. Provides a 4-month to 1-year substance abuse residential treatment program through 7 different homes. Follows a 12-step social model program. Also provides a 2-week medically supervised, state-licensed detoxification program. Services are for both men and women. .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 29 miles from San Diego

Parent Care Family Recovery Center
Email Website Learn more 4990 Williams Avenue
La Mesa, CA - 91942
(619) 668-4200

Parent Care Family Recovery Services are designed to support chemically dependent women and their families who are at high risk for child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. The majority of women in treatment also have a dual psychiatric diagnosis and a host of physical health related issues.Fees are based on a sliding scale. Medi-Cal and ot .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 6 miles from San Diego

Third Avenue Comprehensive Treatment Center
Website Learn more 1155 Third Ave
Chula Vista, CA - 91911
(619) 498-8260

Third Avenue Comprehensive Treatment Center provides individuals, aged 18 and older, who are struggling with an addiction to opioids with the medication-assisted treatment required to achieve sobriety. They utilize the following medications within treatment: MethadoneSuboxoneSubutexVivitrolThey use the following therapeutic interventions within .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 12 miles from San Diego

Mental Health System Teen Recovery Center
Email Website Learn more 340 Rancheros Drive
San Marcos, CA - 92069
(760) 744-3672

MHS Teen Recovery Center (TRC) provides outpatient substance abuse services to adolescents, offering counseling, education and support. All their services are appropriate to the level of care necessary for their young clients to successfully address their issues. Their program offers services for teen, families and the community such as comprehensi .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 25 miles from San Diego

Renaissance Treatment Center Volunteers of America
Email Website Learn more 2300 East 7th Street
National City, CA - 91950
(619) 791-2730

The Renaissance Treatment Center is a 120 bed residential treatment program that serves male and female adults. Designed to address the complex issues facing individuals with substance abuse addictions, the program offers a continuum of care with three service options; detoxification, short-term residential recovery, and long-term residential recov .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 8 miles from San Diego

Epidaurus Amity Foundation of California
Email Website Learn more 2260 Watson Way
Vista, CA - 92083
(760) 599-1892

Amitys Vista Ranch is Amitys oldest residential community in California. The campus houses a Teaching and Therapeutic Community for Personal Mastery. The Vista Community offers students a structured environment and continued education in developing tools that will support personal growth and change. Vista Ranch is located in North San Diego County .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 27 miles from San Diego

Genesis Recovery
Email Website Learn more 24352 Featherstone Canyon Road
Lakeside, CA - 92040
(619) 797-7319

Genesis Recovery provides continuing care through faith-based models that are effective and completely intensive. These outpatient programs help patients develop learning and relationship-based skills that are necessary for a successful recovery while also maintaining their employment and family responsibilities. With the help of their high level c .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 23 miles from San Diego

Fellowship Center Alcohol and Other Drug Services
Email Website Learn more 737 East Grand Avenue
Escondido, CA - 92025
(760) 745-8478

The Fellowship Center is an abstinent based method of rehabilitation from addiction. People who want help from their addiction enter into their services several ways. After a person is interviewed and is accepted as a participant a structured program of recovery is presented to facilitate long term alcohol and drug free living. This is accomplished .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 24 miles from San Diego

The Most Excellent Way Rehab Program
Email Website Learn more 19361 Brookhurst Steet, No. 161
Huntington Beach, CA - 92646
800-548-8854

The Most Excellent Way Rehab provides a faith based recovery program, also has several support groups on website. .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 20 miles from San Diego

North County Serenity House Inc Serenity Too
Email Website Learn more 130 South Fig Street
Escondido, CA - 92025
(760) 741-5098

Their North County Serenity House treatment programs have served San Diego County since 1966, beginning in Poway, and moving to Escondido in 1972. In 2014, HealthRIGHT 360 also implemented re-entry services countywide for adults involved in the criminal justice system; they connect people to effective and accessible rehabilitative resources, to h .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 24 miles from San Diego

Alpha Project Casa Raphael
Email Website Learn more 975 and 993 Postal Way
Vista, CA - 92083
(760) 630-9922

Casa Raphael is Alpha Projects state-licensed residential drug and alcohol treatment program for homeless and formerly incarcerated men. Through Casa Raphael, Alpha Project is able to provide men who have encountered drug and alcohol addictions with the treatment they need to overcome these addictions, and also provide them with the job training in .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 29 miles from San Diego

Volunteers of America SWCC Inc Hawley Center for Supportive Living
Email Website Learn more 9980 Hawley Road
El Cajon, CA - 92021
(619) 561-9808

Hawley Center provide innovative, results-driven Behavioral Health Services to assist those with mental health issues, substance abuse issues and those with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Location services description: Substance abuse treatmentHalfway house Treatment received at location: Residential long-term treat .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 19 miles from San Diego

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Free Rehab in all of San Diego County, CA

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Sliding Scale Treatment

Based on the most recent data available, it is estimated that approximately 20-25% of all addiction treatment centers offer sliding scale fees. This means that nearly one-quarter of rehab facilities adjust their treatment costs based on an individual's income and ability to pay. This is a significant step towards making addiction treatment more accessible to individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

It is important to note that these figures may vary depending on the specific region or state, and the type of treatment facility being considered. For instance, private treatment facilities are more likely to offer sliding scale options compared to government-funded or non-profit facilities. Additionally, certain types of treatment, such as outpatient or residential care, may have a higher prevalence of sliding scale programs.

Types of addiction treatment in San Diego, CA

There are many different types of addiction treatment available in San Diego, CA. Some of the most common types of treatment include:

Medical detox: Medical detox is the process of safely withdrawing from a substance of abuse. It is typically conducted in a hospital or inpatient setting.

Inpatient rehab: Inpatient rehab is a residential program that provides around-the-clock care and support. It is a good option for people who need intensive treatment or who are not able to maintain sobriety on their own.

Outpatient rehab: Outpatient rehab is a non-residential program that allows people to continue living at home while attending treatment sessions. It is a good option for people who have a strong support system at home and who are able to manage their sobriety on their own.

Intensive outpatient program (IOP): An IOP is a type of intensive outpatient treatment that provides several hours of care per week. It is a good option for people who need more support than traditional outpatient treatment but do not need PHP.

Sober living homes: Sober living homes are residential facilities that provide a supportive environment for people who are recovering from addiction. They are typically less structured than inpatient rehab programs, but they still offer a variety of services and support.

In addition to these traditional types of treatment, there are also a number of alternative and holistic treatment options available. Some of these options include:

12-step programs: 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, are self-help support groups that help people recover from addiction.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT is a type of therapy that helps people identify and change negative thoughts and behaviors.

Motivational interviewing: Motivational interviewing is a type of therapy that helps people overcome resistance to change and make positive choices.

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT): MAT is a type of treatment that uses medications to help people manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

Holistic treatments: Holistic treatments focus on healing the whole person, including the mind, body, and spirit. Some examples of holistic treatments include acupuncture, yoga, and meditation.

The best type of addiction treatment for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences. It is important to talk to a doctor or addiction specialist to get help choosing the right treatment program for you.

Tips on choosing a free rehab center in San Diego, CA

Make sure the center is accredited. Accreditation means that the center has met certain standards of quality and patient care. You can find accredited rehab centers by visiting the websites of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) or The Joint Commission (TJC).
Check the center's track record. How long has the center been in operation? What is its success rate? You can find this information by reading online reviews or by contacting the center directly.
Consider the center's treatment approach. Does the center offer a variety of treatment modalities, or does it focus on one approach? What is the center's philosophy on addiction treatment?
Find out what the center's aftercare program is like. Aftercare is essential to long-term recovery. Make sure the center you choose offers a comprehensive aftercare program.
Make sure the center is a good fit for you. Consider your individual needs and preferences when choosing a rehab center. For example, if you have a co-occurring mental health disorder, you'll need to find a center that offers dual diagnosis treatment.

Here are some additional tips:

Ask about the center's admission process. What documentation do you need to provide? Is there a waiting list?
Find out what the center's policies are on insurance and financial assistance. Will the center accept your insurance? Does the center offer financial assistance to patients who need it?
Visit the center in person, if possible. This will give you a chance to meet the staff, see the facilities, and get a feel for the center's atmosphere.
Talk to people who have been to the center. Ask them about their experiences and whether they would recommend the center to others.

Choosing a rehab center is an important decision. By following these tips, you can find a free rehab center in San Diego, CA that is right for you.

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Important Definitions

Sliding Scale Treatment Fees that are variable based on the clients ability to pay. Fees are reduced for lower income persons or have less money due to high expenses.

Non-Profit Treatment Many non profit treatment programs are free or are lower cost due to the non profit organizations status.

Faith-Based Treatment Many religious organizations offer drug and alcohol recovery treatment at no cost as part of their ministry services. Many also offer payment assistance for those that qualify.

Medicaid Payment Assistance Medicaid often covers payment for alcohol and drug treatment. Medicaid coverage do differ by State. We provide recovery centers and programs that do accept Medicaid as payment for treatment.

Payment Assistance Payment assistance is available at a large group of treatment centers. We list this detail in the description. Payment assistance programs are often structured due to the situation. You will need to call the location to find out specific details on payment assistance programs.

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