Skip to content

Options that fit your needs and accept your insurance.

  • Real-time help available 24/7.
  • Instantly check rehab coverage.
  • Personalized admissions guidance.
(888) 674-0062

Confidential Admissions Guidance

Get Help Now

MHS - School Based Program

MHS - School Based Program

Drug Rehab Center in San Diego, California

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

MHS – School Based Program is a well-established Addiction Treatment Center in San Diego, CA providing a range of services including Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, Sober-Living / Half-Way, and Residential Levels of Care treatments. Founded in 1978, they offer evidence based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), 12-Step Recovery Program Meetings, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) as part of a holistic approach to recovery. Private Health Insurance is accepted as payment, with access to various Aftercare Programs to maximize long-term sobriety.

About This California Facility

MHS - School Based Program is an addiction treatment facility located in San Diego, California. Founded in 1978, this facility specializes in providing care for individuals who are suffering from dual diagnosis and mental health issues. MHS - School Based Program offers various levels of care, including aftercare support, dual-diagnosis treatment, inpatient and outpatient services, sober-living options, and residential programs. They are associated with Mental Health Systems and accept private health insurance, making their services accessible to a wide range of individuals seeking help for their addiction.

MHS - School Based Program provides a comprehensive range of services to address addiction and substance abuse issues effectively. Utilizing evidence-based approaches and personalized treatment plans, this facility is dedicated to helping individuals achieve long-term recovery. The services offered at MHS - School Based Program include but are not limited to therapy sessions, counseling sessions with certified professionals, group therapies, family support programs, relapse prevention strategies, life skills development workshops, and educational programs regarding addiction management. Through these targeted interventions, MHS - School-Based Program aims to support individuals in improving their mental wellness while focusing on the path toward recovery outreach.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Multiple Centers
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder.

    Individuals with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’. The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.

    Levels of Care Offered at MHS - School Based Program

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient treatment for addiction is generally not as scary as it might sound. It is a way to find recovery while being in a supportive and controlled environment. The duration of treatment at MHS - School Based Program in San Diego can be different based on each individual. Many can leave after 28 days; some may stay a few months, and others may stay six months or longer.

    When remaining at their job in San Diego, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing MHS - School Based Program‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.

    A sober living home functions as a bridge between the real world and an inpatient facility. Residents of an SLH in San Diego, California can come and go whenever they want. There are certain rules that residents have to follow, such as curfews and group meeting attendance. The SLH at MHS - School Based Program provides freedom and structure to help readjust to life outside of rehab. It gives structure and accountability in life for staying motivated to abstain from substances.

    Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

    Aftercare support involves the support given to a San Diego, California patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). MHS - School Based Program‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor at MHS - School Based Program in San Diego, California. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.

    Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable

    • Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
    • It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
    • It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.

    Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in San Diego, CA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at MHS - School Based Program. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.

    A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. MHS - School Based Program aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in San Diego, CA. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.

    Rehabilitation is not just limited to bringing an individual out of addiction and achieving sobriety. It is considered complete only when an individual starts leading a normal and balanced life. Life skill therapy focuses on the various skills that help an individual to lead a normal life. Patients often do not take care of themselves, struggle professionally, and withdraw from social interaction due to addiction’s physical and emotional disturbances.

    Life skills therapy helps people in California improve various personal, professional, and social skills such as cooking healthy meals, maintaining proper hygiene, budgeting, decision-making, time management, regulation of emotions, and effectively resolving interpersonal conflicts.

    Patient Experience

    Creative Arts

    Creative arts therapy, or expressive therapy, is beneficial to those battling addiction. It can include writing, music, drama, art and other forms of self-expression. It improves the patient’s emotional state and allows them to focus on something other than addiction. It allows MHS - School Based Program to examine how their feelings and emotions play out through the creative process.

    Experiential Therapy at MHS - School Based Program

    Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences. Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty expressing themselves.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
  • Is your insurance accepted?
    Ask an expert, call (888) 674-0062

    Mental Health Systems Associated Centers

    Discover treatment facilities under the same provider.

    Learn More About Mental Health Systems Centers

    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    MHS - School Based Program Location and Directions
    Address Information4660 Viewridge Ave
    San Diego, California 92123 Phone Number(858) 278-3292 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
    Staff Verified

    Patient Reviews

    There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.

    San Diego, California Addiction Information

    More than 3 million of California's citizens are addicted to illegal drugs. Almost 800,000 people use hard drugs, almost 5 million use marijuana, and another 2.1 million abuse alcohol every year. Other substance abuse issues such as binge drinking and teen drug use are also common. Many illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana are smuggled into the state from Mexico.

    Nearly 2,000 people die from a drug overdose each year in San Diego. Of the total population of San Diego, approximately 9.5% reported illicit drug use. According to recent statistics, drug addiction and abuse are among the top causes of preventable death in San Diego. There are rehab programs specifically tailored to meet the needs of women, men, young adults, or those with co-occurring mental health disorders.

    Treatment in Nearby Cities
    Centers near MHS - School Based Program
    Sharp - McDonald Center
    7989 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111
    San Diego Center for Children - Armstrong Street
    3002 Armstrong St, San Diego, CA 92111
    Fashion Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center
    7545 Metropolitan Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
    4161 Marlborough Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92105
    4974 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92115
    140 Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Palms Detox
    5455 Connecticut Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
    Alvarado Parkway Institute - San Diego
    5538 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
    5450 Lea Street, San Diego, CA, 92105


    The facility name, logo and brand are the property and registered trademarks of MHS - School Based Program, and are being used for identification and informational purposes only. Use of these names, logos and brands shall not imply endorsement. RehabNow.org is not affiliated with or sponsored by MHS - School Based Program.