Address: 865 3rd Avenue - Chula Vista, CA 91910
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