Address: 815 East Pennsylvania Avenue - Escondido, CA 92025
Phone Number: 858-552-8585
Website: http://www.sandiego.va.gov

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

VA San Diego Healthcare System is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Escondido, 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

VA San Diego Healthcare System Escondido Community Based Outpt Ctr has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

VA San Diego Healthcare System provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Type of Opioid Treatment

VA San Diego Healthcare System offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

VA San Diego Healthcare System uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (CampralĀ®)
  • Disulfiram (AntabuseĀ®)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

VA San Diego Healthcare System uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach

Rehab Counseling and Education

VA San Diego Healthcare System 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

VA San Diego Healthcare System offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Veterans Addiction Treatment Program

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

VA San Diego Healthcare System 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

VA San Diego Healthcare System offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

VA San Diego Healthcare System offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

VA San Diego Healthcare System 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

VA San Diego Healthcare System 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

VA San Diego Healthcare System has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area
  • Screening for tobacco use