The Basics
San Diego Center for Change is an outpatient program in San Diego, California providing addiction treatment and case management services for court-ordered clientele. The facility is one of several subsidiaries of Mental Health Systems, an expansive, california-based behavioral health organization serving the community since 1978.
Treatment and Staff
Clients are admitted into the program by a direct referral from the court system; however, it is not open to those charged with serious violent or sexual offenses.
All treatment plans are individualized but work within the structure of individual and group therapy using the evidence-based methods of CBT and REBT. Traditional 12-step philosophies are also incorporated into treatment and support for co-occurring disorders is available. Individual case managers assist with employment, education and job training. Clients are required to stay in the program a minimum one year and submit to regular and random drug testing. If necessary, clients may be referred to detox, residential treatment or placement in a sober living.
The staff includes CATCs, psychotherapists, Master’s-level counselors and case managers.
Extras
Once treatment is complete, all clients are required to attend six months of aftercare.
In Summary
In all, San Diego Center for Change is a long-term outpatient program designed for clients referred through the court system. With a focus on all around recovery, the individualized treatment plans help clients get a balance of evidenced-based therapies, 12-step support and ancillary services. While not accessible to all, San Diego Center for Change remains a strong resource for those who qualify.
San Diego Center for Change
3340 Kemper St
San Diego, CA 92110
San Diego Center for Change Cost: Sliding scale. Reach San Diego Center for Change at (619) 758-1433 or by email at slawson@mhsinc.org. Find San Diego Center for Change via Mental Health Systems on LinkedIn and YouTube
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