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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

San Diego Access & Crisis Line (24/7 Suicide Intervention Hotline)
(888) 724-7240
National Crisis Line
988
Veterans Crisis Line (24/7 confidential crisis support)
Dial 988 then Press 1

Substance Use Treatment

SAMSHA’s National Helpline

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

24/7 confidential, free, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Alcohol Treatment Navigator to find quality care for yourself or a loved one: https://alcoholtreatment.niaaa.nih.gov/

Alcoholics Anonymous http://www.aasandiego.org/ (619) 265-8762
Cocaine Anonymous: http://www.casandiego.org/ 24 hour helpline (866) 242-2248
Narcotics Anonymous: http://www.sandiegona.org/ (619) 584-1007
Marijuana Anonymous: https://marijuana-anonymous.org/find-a-meeting/ (619) 685-2808

UCSD Substance use disorder clinic

Services for treating addiction: medication-assisted treatment, individual therapy, group therapy, education, peer-support, medication management of co-occurring mental health issues. Contact: 619-543-5221

Self-help support programs

SMART Recovery

Free meetings every day, in person and online, to address addictive problems (non-12-step approach) https://smartrecoverysd.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous San Diego

https://aasandiego.org/

619-265-8762 for support or to help finding a meeting

Al-Anon Family Groups: Support for families and friends of those struggling with alcohol https://al-anon.org/

San Diego County Resources

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/bhs/alcohol_drug_services

Non-Residential

Catholic Charities, Inc. Rachel's Women's Center

(Recovery Drop-in) 759 Eighth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 | (619) 696-0873

MHS-Central East Regional Recovery Center

6244 El Cajon Blvd, Suite15,16,17,18 San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 287-8225

MHS-Mid-Coast Regional Recovery Center

3340 Kemper Street, Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 523-8121

Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC)

3288 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite 13 San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 521-5720

Volunteers of America-Sobering Center 

101 16th Street San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 232-9343

 

Residential

CRASH - Bill Dawson Center

726 F St., 2nd Floor San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 239-9691

CRASH - Short Term I (Men)

4161 Marlborough Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 282-7274 

CRASH - Short Term II (Women/Children)

2410 "E" Street San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 234-3346

Crossroads (Women)

3594 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 296-1151

Heartland House (Men)

5855 Streamview Drive San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 287-5460

House of Metamorphosis (Men/Women)

2970 Market Street Intake (619) 236-9217 San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 236-9492

MAAC Project - Casa de Milagros (Latina Women)

1127 South 38th Street San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 262-4002

Pathfinders (Men)

2980 Cedar Street San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 239-7370

Stepping Stone Residential (Gay/Lesbian emphasis)

3767 Central Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 584-4010

Tradition One (Men/Women)

4104 Delta Street San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 264-0141

Turning Point (Women)

1315 25th Street San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 233-0067

VOA - Amigos Sobrios (Latino)

741 11th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 232-7754

Way Back, The (Men)

2516 "A" Street San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 235-0592 

Substance Use Treatment For Veterans

 

VA San Diego Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program (ADTP) Outpatient

To schedule an appointment with ADTP, call 858-642-3391 or schedule an appointment in person (ADTP Clinic is on the 2nd floor, North Wing of the La Jolla VA).

VA Dual Diagnosis Recovery Program (DDRP) Outpatient

VA Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP) Residential

Veteran's Village of San Diego (Men/Women)

 4141 Pacific Highway San Diego, CA 92110  (619) 497-0142

 

 

Centers and Private Practice

SDSU Psychology Clinic

6363 Alvarado Ct. Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92120

(619)594-5134

http://www.psychology.sdsu.edu/doctoral/clinic.html

Individual therapy for trauma, phobias, panic attacks, and other anxiety-related problems
Individual and/or group therapy for depression or other emotional difficulties
Fees determined on a sliding scale between $10-$80 per session

First Avenue Counseling Centre

2333 First Avenue, Suite # 204, San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 685-0041

http://www.firstave.net

• Individual, Couples/Family, Group Therapy • Couples & Family Therapy • LGBT Counseling Services • Inter-partner Violence Classes • Anger Management Classes • English & Spanish • Sliding Scale Services 

The Center Behavioral Health Services (BHS)

3909 Centre Street, San Diego, CA 92103

619-692-2077 x 208   onduty@thecentersd.org

http://www.thecentersd.org

• Individual, Couples/Family, Group Therapy • LGBT Counseling Services • HIV Counseling • Substance Abuse Treatment • Men’s Sexual Health Group • Relationship Violence and Intervention Program (RVTIP) • Transgender Counseling

UC San Diego Health Psychiatry – Hillcrest

350 Dickinson St.Suite 3-325 San Diego, CA 92103
Individual and/or group therapy; Medication management

Catholic Charities

349 Cedar Street, San Diego, CA 92101

619 231-282

• Recovery from loss or trauma • Life adjustment • Parenting issues • Marital conflict

Family Health Centers of San Diego

Multiple locations

http://www.fhcsd.org/

(619) 515-2300

Affordable medical care clinics: Medical, dental, and mental health care

Center for Stress and Anxiety Management

2801 Camino Del Rio South Suite 202, San Diego, CA 92108

(858) 354-4077

https://www.csamsandiego.com/

Cognitive Therapy Institute of San Diego

3262 Holiday Ct # 220, La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 450-1101

California Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress

(424) 225-2079

https://www.cacenterforanxietytrauma.com/

Currently only have telehealth services for individuals in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego area.

Julie Kuck, Ph.D.

Private Practice

4147 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116

(619) 281-1932

• Individuals Psychotherapy • Neuropsychology • Stress & Anxiety • Depression 

Corinna Young Casey, Ph.D.

Private Practice

2262 Carmel Valley Road, Suite E, Del Mar, CA 92014

(858) 367-0914

• Individuals Psychotherapy • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Chronic Illness (e.g., Cancer, HIV, M.S.) • Chronic Pain • Biofeedback • Stress & Anxiety • Depression • Trauma & PTSD • Inter-partner Violence & Inter-partner Abuse • Loss & Grief

San Diego County Operated Mental Health Outpatient Clinics

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/mental_health_services_adult_older_adult/outpatient_mental_health_centers.html

San Diego Psychiatric Hospital

3853 Rosecrans Street San Diego, CA 92110

619-692-8200

Services: Walk-in emergency mental health services are available for adults and older adults who are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis at the Emergency Psychiatric Unit.

San Diego County Behavioral Health Centers

North Central

Program Address and Phone Business Hours Walk-In Hours
North Central Behavioral Health Clinic

1250 Morena Blvd, 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92110

Phone: (619) 692-8570
Fax: (619) 275-7343

8am-5pm | Monday-Friday 8am-12pm and 12:30pm-4:30pm | Monday-Friday

East

Program Address and Phone Business Hours Walk-In Hours
East County Behavioral Health Clinic

1000 Broadway, Suite 210, 2nd Floor, El Cajon, CA 92021

Phone: (619) 401-5500
Fax: (619) 401-5454

8am-5pm | Monday-Friday 8am-12pm and 12:30pm-4:30pm | Monday-Friday

Central

Program Address and Phone Business Hours Walk-In Hours
Southeastern Behavioral Health Clinic

5101 Market St, Suite 2300, San Diego, CA 92114

Phone: (858) 351-6000
Fax: (619) 866-6245

8am-5pm | Monday-Friday 8am-12pm and 12:30pm-4pm | Monday-Friday

Services: Treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery services for people who are experiencing persistent and severe mental illness or a behavioral health crisis:

• Screening and assessment

• Medication management

• Crisis intervention

• Group and individual short term therapy

• Some programs offer case management and homeless outreach

Additional Resources

24 Hr Suicide/Crisis Hotline: (800) 479-3339

Planned Parenthood:

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-pacific-southwest

(619) 881-450


Sexual assault/domestic violence resources
Center for community solutions (858)272-1767

http://www.ccssd.org/services_counseling.html

Therapy to address the emotional aspects of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and relationship issues. Also have a rape crisis center, legal services. Sliding scale fees. 24-Hour Toll Free Crisis Line: 888- 385-4657 3 locations: Pacific Beach (858-272-5777), La Mesa (619-697-7477), North County (760-747-6282)

YWCA women’s shelter (619)234-3164

SD Domestic Violence Hotline 1-888-DVLINKS

Women’s resource center (760)757-3500