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 (Campral®)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
- 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