Phone Number: 619-409-1600
Website: http://www.sandiego.va.gov
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
San Diego VAMC is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Chula Vista, CA (San Diego County).
They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
San Diego VAMC Chula Vista Clinic has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- The Joint Commision
Addiction Treatment Setting
San Diego VAMC provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Type of Opioid Treatment
San Diego VAMC offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab
San Diego VAMC uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:
- Acamprosate (Campral®)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
- Buprenorphine without naloxone
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
- Medications for psychiatric disorders
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches
San Diego VAMC uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
Rehab Counseling and Education
San Diego VAMC offers the following counseling and education programs:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Substance Abuse Education
- Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
- HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
- Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs
San Diego VAMC offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:
- Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services
San Diego VAMC offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Case Management Services
- Early Intervention For HIV
- Housing Services
- Mental Health Services
- Social Skills Development
- Transportation Assistance
Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services
San Diego VAMC offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Aftercare / Continuing Care
- Discharge Planning
Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance
San Diego VAMC offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
- Private Health Insurance
- Cash or Self Payment
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services
San Diego VAMC utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services
San Diego VAMC screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:
- Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- HIV Testing
- Screening for Hepatitus B
- Screening for Mental Health Disorders
- Screening for Substance Use
- STD Testing
- TB Screening
Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services
San Diego VAMC has the following smoking policies/assistance:
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
- Screening for tobacco use