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Volunteers of America Southwest - Veterans Service Center

Volunteers of America Southwest - Veterans Service Center

Drug Rehab Center in El Cajon, California

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

About This California Facility

Volunteers of America Southwest - Veterans Service Center provides Services to people in need of drug and addiction treatment in and near El Cajon, CA.

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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

    People with dual diagnosis have coexisting addiction and a mental disorder. 9.2 million US adults had a co-occurring disorder in 2018, so not just limited to California residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.

    Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health 

    Levels of Care Offered at Volunteers of America Southwest - Veterans Service Center

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient rehab means living at the El Cajon, CA facility while all aspects of an addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. This helps limit the distractions and increase the focus on recovery. Typical inpatient rehab stays are approximately one month long.

    Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in California include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor at Volunteers of America Southwest - Veterans Service Center in El Cajon, 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.

    Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.

    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 El Cajon, CA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Volunteers of America Southwest - Veterans Service Center. 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.

    Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Volunteers of America Southwest - Veterans Service Center managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.

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

    Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.

    Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Dual-Diagnosis, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Trauma Therapy

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    Additional Details

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    Volunteers of America Southwest - Veterans Service Center Location and Directions
    Address Information9980 Hawley Rd
    El Cajon, California 92021 Phone Number(619) 561-9808 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    El Cajon, 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.

    There are about 9,000 people in El Cajon who struggle with drug addiction, which accounts for about 7% of the population. Prescription drugs such as Oxycodone and Hydrocodone have become popular because they are easier to get and less expensive. The type of treatment method that is right for one person may not be the best option for someone else, so an important part of recovery is choosing a plan that feels right and sticking with it.

    Treatment in Nearby Cities
    Centers near Volunteers of America Southwest - Veterans Service Center
    Community Research Foundation - Halcyon Center
    1664 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
    El Cajon Treatment Clinic
    234 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Sovereign Health
    2815 Steele Canyon Road, San Diego, CA, 92019
    Paradise Detox
    5935 Joel Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942
    Phoenix House - Descanso
    23981 Sherilton Valley Rd, Descanso, CA 91916
    Restore Detox Centers
    14099 Sky Mountain Trail, Poway, CA, 92064
    Positive Change Counseling Center
    5480 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    San Diego Center for Children - La Mesa
    7339 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942


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