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What is a Residential Treatment Program?
Residential programs provide intensive help for patients with serious mental health and behavior problems. During the treatment period, patients temporarily live in a facility in a community setting where they are supervised and monitored by trained staff. Such programs may be indicated for patients who have not responded effectively to outpatient treatments, who are in need of further treatment following inpatient psychiatric care, and who have educational and behavioral needs that cannot be met in their local schools. An effective program can provide a comprehensive evaluation to assess the patient’s emotional, medical, educational, and social needs and support these needs safely with involvement of the family.
What is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)?
Partial hospitalization programs provide a stepping stone between inpatient psychiatric care/residential treatment program and outpatient programs. Patients receive structured in-person psychiatric services at a facility during the day but do not stay overnight. Patients usually receive care 5 days/week for 6-8 hours/day and programs typically lasts for 2-4 weeks.
What is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?
Intensive outpatient programs can also bridge inpatient care with outpatient care. It provides more support and accountability than individual therapy but allows patients to continue to attend school and work. It may be offered in-person or virtually. Patients usually receive care 3-5 days/week for 2-5 hours/day and programs typically lasts for 8-12 weeks.
Resources
Below you can find information we have gathered about local programs. While we try to keep this list of resources as up-to-date as possible, it changes frequently. Please reach out to the program directly for additional information, and to your insurance company for more information about who they work with.
Aurora Behavioral Health Care
Program: Aurora San Diego provides Inpatient, Outpatient and Day Treatment Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependency Treatment Services for Children, Adolescents and Adults. Additionally, Aurora San Diego Hospital provides Internationally Recognized, Specialized Evidence Based Treatment Programs for United States Military Active Duty Service Members and their family members stationed throughout the world.
Treatment Available For: Depression, Anxiety, Dual diagnosis
Services: Inpatient program, IOP and PHP
Ages: Inpatient care and PHP for Ages 5-12
*Per website PHP is temporarily unavailable*
IOP for Ages 13-17 years old
Special Care Available: Treatment length: 7 days a week programming option.
Contact: (858) 487-3200
Insurance: HMO and PPO Insurances including Kaiser, TriCare, and Medi-Cal for patients between the ages of (5-20).
Bay Area Clinical Associates - BACA San Diego
Contact: 619-241-2781
Website: https://www.baca.org/san-diego
Services: To meet the needs of the community, we offer highly integrated care with psychiatrists and psychotherapists working together under one roof. We have a series of specialized Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) and Outpatient Programs for youth and families in need.
Insurance: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, ComPsych, Blue Shield, Optum United Healthcare
Location: 2837 Presidio Drive, San Diego 92110
Bold Health
Program: San Diego Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at BOLD Health is a 10-week treatment that includes group therapy sessions three days per week, in comfortable and flexible outpatient settings. Morning and Afternoon IOP Groups Available.
Treatment Available For: Addiction and/or Mental Health Conditions
Services: IOP
Special Care Available:
Contact: (760) 503-4703
Insurance: BOLD Health works with several insurance companies. Please call 760-503-4703 for more information.
Camino A Casa by Casa Pacifica
Program: Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains in Camarillo. Casa Pacifica’s 25-acre campus houses seven residential “units,” ten classrooms, fully equipped music room, gymnasium, swimming pool, play fields, youth counseling rooms, training/conference space, a medical clinic, and administrative offices.
24-hour supervision with a youth/caregiver ratio average of one to four, and intensive mental health treatment services provided by master’s and/or doctoral-level Clinicians and Psychiatrists
Treatment Available For: Depression, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Substance use, Self-harm behaviors, and co-occurring disorders
Services: RTC, PHP, IOP, IIHBHS
Ages: 12-17 yo
Special Care Available: The length of stay can range from 30 to 90 days, depending on each individual youth’s needs and insurance authorization.
Contact: (805) 366-4000
Email: [email protected]
Insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, ComPsych, Kaiser Permanente, Magellan Health, Lyra, Tricare, HMC HealthWorks, GEHA, Beacon, MHN, IBH, Health Net, Humana.
Center for Progressive Wellness
Contact: 619-439-4273 [email protected]
Website: Center for Progressive Wellness – Adolescent Behavioral Healthcare San Diego
Services: Center for Progressive Wellness’ outpatient program offers comprehensive, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and individualized treatment services for youth, ages 12 through 17. Our program strives to provide a safe and supportive environment that promotes healthy coping skills and self-awareness and helps adolescents build a strong foundation of recovery and learn how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, problem-solve, and build healthy relationships. We support adolescents and their families through interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, social structure, social learning, psychoeducation, and age-appropriate relapse prevention techniques. Adolescent Outpatient Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Disorders-Capable Treatment Program
Insurance: Aetna, Evernorth (Cigna), First Health, Multiplan, and Tricare West/Select.
Location: 6950 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115
Charlie Health
Contact: (866) 959-1162 and 866-484-8218
Website: Virtual IOP at Charlie Health
Services: Charlie Health's virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for individuals ages 11-49 who need more than once-weekly therapy. Each client receives a personalized treatment plan that includes group, individual, and family sessions multiple times per week. Our evidence-based program takes an affirming approach to care, creating a safe space for clients to process and heal their mental health struggles together.
Insurance: Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, Tricare, Anthem. Your out-of-pocket expenses could be as little as $0. Contact Charlie Health to verify your insurance.
Location: Virtual
Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program
Program: Services in Temecula, Vista, San Jacinto, San Diego, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Whittier, Long Beach, and Sherman Oaks
Discovery Mood & Anxiety | Locations | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Treatment Available For: Anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Self-Harm, Bipolar, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), Eating Disorders
Services: RTC, PHP, IOP, Virtual Outpatient
Ages: 11-17 yo
Special Care Available: Residential program for female identifying and non-binary ages 11-17
Outpatient programs can be accessed via telehealth services.
Contact: (844) 244-0386
Insurance:
Beacon Health Strategies
Blue Shield of California
Cambia Health Solutions
Carefirst
Cigna
CompCare BH
Coventry / First Health (CCN)
Employee Health Network (EHN)
First Choice Health
Fortified Provider Network (FPN)
Fresno County
Halcyon
HealthNet
HMC
Holman Group
Humana (Life Sync)
IEHP
ILWU / PMA Long Shoremens Union
Indian Health Services (HIS) Shinnecock Unit
Kaiser
Magellan
Marin County
MCCP
Merced County
MHN
MODA
MultiPlan
Networks by Design
Optum
Premera BC
Sharp
TriCare East – Humana
TriCare Military MHN/HealthNet
UHA
UNICARE – Beacon HS
US Family-PacMed
WellPoint
If you do not see your insurance, you can fill out an insurance verification to determine if they accept your insurance.
Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health
Program: At Evolve, they believe in focusing on solutions instead of problems. They look for the strengths in their teens and design a therapeutic program that fits each person’s unique needs. They engage in a continuous process of evaluation and assessment, embracing leading-edge therapies and the healing power of mindful experiences to help your teen get better.
Treatment Available For: Mental Health and Substance Abuse, SI, Anxiety (Social, Generalized, Separation) Borderline Personality, Bipolar, Histrionic Personality traits, Narcissistic, Panic Disorder, Psychosis, Self-Harm, Depression, Behavioral Disorders, OCD, Phobias, PTSD/Trauma, ADHD, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Gender Dysphoria, ODD, Conduct Disorder, Eating Disorders, and Autism.
Services: Residential, PHP, IOP, Virtual Outpatient
Ages: 12-17 yo
Special Care Available: Comprehensive DBT: Evolve is the only adolescent provider in California that offers comprehensive DBT residential for teens! We have two comprehensive DBT programs in the LA area.
LGBTQ+: Evolve is the largest adolescent treatment provider in California that accepts all genders at all programs. All other programs our size have gendered homes. This makes us a great resource for trans or non-binary teens!
Contact: (866) 204-9519
(831) 207-1094 (Jesse Medina - Outreach Specialist)
(877) 413-0595 (Admissions Line)
Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sharp, First Health Network, Healthnet, and Kaiser Permanente Northern California.
Out of Network (but can work with) Aetna, Amerihealth, CareFirst, GHI, Magellan, Optum, Premera, United Healthcare, Oxford, Humana, Tricare and others. Call to learn more
Locations: San Diego, Encinitas, La Mesa, Los Angeles
Lightfully Behavioral Health
Program: Focuses on treating adolescents and adults struggling with depression and other mood disorders.
Treatment Available For: Mood Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Complicated Grief, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, Personality Disorders such as, Borderline Personality, Narcissistic, Avoidant Personality, Histrionic Personality, Trauma Related Disorders, PTSD, Dissociative Disorder, Suicidality, Self-harm Behaviors.
Services: RTC, PHP, IOP, Virtual Outpatient
Ages: 12-17 yo
Special Care Available: Process-based therapy that allows personalized, holistic treatment based on specific needs
Contact: (916) 655-0301
Carlsbad location available
Insurance: Aetna, HealthNet, ComPsych, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sharp, Healthnet, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Blue California, MHN.
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Program: Program treats adolescents and their families who are struggling with substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, as well as mental health issues.
Treatment Available For: Anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, Grief/Loss or Abandonment, Drug/Alcohol use, OCD, Defiant behavior, Domestic violence, Self-mutilation, Sexual abuse or assault, Suicide threats or attempts, Identity problems, Legal problems, Runaway episodes, School problems or truancy, and symptoms of Psychosis.
Services: IOP, PHP
Ages: 13-17
Special Care Available: PHP and IOP are for ages 13 – 17 years old.
PHP is 5 days a week and at least 6 hours a day.
IOP is 3 days a week and around 3 hours a day.
Contact: (951) 290-4000
Insurance: Accepts most insurances including Medicare and Medi-Cal.
McAlister Institute
Program: McAlister Institute believes that each individual has a positive purpose in life and that clients can recognize their strengths and regain their lives through recovery. Although each client is responsible for his or her recovery, it is a life-long process requiring a community of support.
Treatment Available For: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar/Cyclothymia, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Mood disorders, OCD, Personality disorders, and co-occurring Substance use
Services: Residential Treatment and Outpatient Treatment
Ages: 12-17 yo
Special Care Available: Substance use disorder may seek up to 30 days of residential treatment.
Contact: (619) 442-0277 x2202
Email: [email protected]
Insurance: Medi-Cal
Muir Woods Teen Treatment
Treatment Available For: Substance use disorders
Ages: 12-17 yo
Special Care Available: Comprehensive neuropsychological, cognitive, personality testing, medical, psychiatric evaluations, integrated treatment including adventure therapy, experiential therapy, family counseling, fitness, nutrition, medication assistance, individual therapy, psychotherapy and medication management
Contact: (213) 604-7553 (Bella Mahl - Outreach Specialist)
(855) 913-1093 (Admissions)
Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Blue Shield, Cigna, Halcyon (now Simple Behavioral), Kaiser, Magellan, MHN, and Optus. Also able to work on out of network single case basis with most other major insurances. Does not accept Medi-Cal or Medicaid.
Location: 1733 Skillman Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952
Newport Healthcare
Program: A mental health treatment program for teens and families that offers treatment, immersive community-based activities, and academic support
Treatment Available For: Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Grief/loss, Social Media addiction/Gaming disorder, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorder, Substance Abuse, Parent-Child Attachment problems
Services: Residential, PHP, IOP
Ages: Newport Academy 12-17 yo
Newport Institute 18-32 yo
Special Care Available: LGBTQ+, gender-specific, family focused care
Contact: www.newporthealthcare.com
Insurance: Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Empire, First Choice Health, Beacon, Health Net, GEHA, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Humana, Regence, Emblem Health, ComPsych, Kaiser
Paradigm Treatment
Program: Provides highly individualized, methodical, and strategic care for each and every client in our program. They recognize that no two individuals are the same. As such, the therapeutic modalities upon which we rely are dynamic, evidence-based, and diverse enough to deftly balance the need for tailored treatment, while also utilizing tried and tested, results-driven approaches. Their mental health services are here to help those who come to our facility.
Treatment Available For: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar/Cyclothymia, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Mood disorders, OCD, Personality disorders, and co-occurring Substance use
Services: Residential Treatment
Ages: 12-17 yo and 18-26 yo
Special Care Available: The length of stay can range from 35 to 90 days.
Contact: (855) 921-4973
Insurance: In network with Anthem and MHN but will try to work with most commercial insurance plans that are out of network.
Protected Roots Integrative (PRI) Treatment Center
Program: A mental health treatment program for teens and families that offers treatment, immersive community-based activities, and academic support
Treatment Available For: ADHD, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Behavioral and Social issues
Services: PHP, IOP, ADHD
Ages: Adolescent IOP Ages 10-18, Young Adult IOP Ages 18-35, ADHD Intensive Ages 10-13, Partial Hospitalization Ages 18-25
Special Care Available: LGBTQ+, religious services and dietary needs for all denominations of faith
Contact: www.pritreatmentcenter.com/contact-us/
(858) 295-1815
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue California, Magellan Health, United Healthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Optum, Cigna Healthcare, Anthem, Tricare.
Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health
Program: Therapeutic & Residential Assessment & Consultation Team (TRAC)
Treatment Available For: Provides specialized assessment and consultation services to Social Services and Probation concerning minors who are placed in Group Homes by Riverside County or who are at risk of Group Home placement. TRAC also participates in Team Decision Making (TDM) meetings with Social Services and coordinates Therapeutic Behavioral Services for Riverside County Medi-Cal beneficiaries. This program provides services to all regions of Riverside County.
Services: Provide short-term support to children/youth with serious emotional problems. A service that can help to stabilize a child in their home or school environment to help prepare them to transition back to a home environment from a hospital, group home, or foster home
Ages: 0-21 yo
Special Care Available: Severe emotional and behavioral problems. Has had at least one emergency psychiatric hospitalization within the preceding 24 months
Contact: (951) 358-5810
Insurance: Full-scope Medi-Cal benefits or Experiencing a stressful transition or life crisis
Meets medical necessity (serious emotional problems that interfere with day-to-day functioning
Rogers Behavioral Health
Program: Intensive treatment center for adults, adolescents, and children with access to psychiatrist and multidisciplinary team of mental health experts.
Treatment Available For: Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Bipolar Disorder (if it is not main diagnosis)
Services: PHP, IOP
Ages: Depression and OCD only 12 yo and up
OCD and Anxiety only 6 yo and up
Special Care Available: Partial hospitalization care (6 to 7 hours a day/5 days a week)
Intensive outpatient care (3 hours a day, 5 days a week)
Contact: (800) 767-4411 or (858) 716-8100
Insurance: IOP: Aetna, Cigna, HMO/PPO, Kaiser, UBH, Anthem BlueCross
PHP: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, HMO/PPO, Kaiser, UBH
Insurance Pricing Calculator (rogersbh.org)
No Medi-Cal
San Diego Center for Children
Program: Program treats adolescents and their families who are struggling with mental health issues.
Treatment Available For: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Anger management, Grief/Loss or Abandonment, Drug/Alcohol use, OCD, Defiant behavior, Domestic Violence, Self-mutilation, Sexual Abuse or Assault, Suicide threats or attempts, Identity problems, Legal problems, Runaway episodes, School problems or truancy, and symptoms of Psychosis.
Services: IOP, PHP, Residential
Ages: 13-18
Special Care Available: PHP – Full day mental health treatment for teens, ages 13 to 18. Treatment length 2 to 3 weeks.
Residential – 6 to 18 yo
Contact: (858) 277-9550
Insurance: Most private insurance and Medi-Cal
Sharp Mesa Vista
Program: Comprehensive mental health hospital that provides intensive treatment for children and adolescents.
Treatment Available For: Depression, Anxiety, Family or School Challenges, Substance Abuse, Autism
Services: Inpatient, PHP, IOP
Ages: After School Cognitive Therapy for Teens. Grades 7th through 12th
Children’s Programming. Ages 6-12 years old. Significant Behavioral and Emotional Problems.
Adolescent Programming. Ages 12–17 years-old. Emotional or Behavioral Problems, School or Family Problems, Substance abuse and LGBTQ+
Contact:
Community referral:
Families may call directly to enroll in a program.
Phone (858) 836-8555 (Answered live from 7am-7pm Mon-Fri)
Families will be contacted within 24 business hours to provide additional information and schedule an intake evaluation.
Clinician referral:
Phone (858) 836-8555
Direct contact SMV CAP Leadership team:
Jen Wojciechowski (CAP Manager)
(858) 836-8663
Ryan Suzukawa (Scheduling)
858.836.8316
Emma Porterfield (PHP Lead)
858.836.8489
Erynn Macciomei (IOP Lead)
858.836.8418
Please include the following information for the referral:
Legal Guardian Name
Contact Information
Patient’s Name
Brief Reason for Referral
Insurance: Medi-Cal accepted for inpatient but not PHP or IOP
Most insurance accepted including TriCare
True Life Center
Program: Provides integrative IOP/PHP services that use a scientific and evidence-based approach to nurturing the mind-body connection in their patients.
Treatment Available For: Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Substance abuse
Services: PHP, IOP
Ages: 18+ yo (sometimes at 17 if patient is close to 18)
Special Care Available: Up to 20 hours of individualized care/week for PHP
Up to 15 hours of individualized care/week for IOP
Contact: (866) 591-8965
Email: [email protected]
Insurance: Out of network with all insurances, most PPO for reimbursement. Doesn’t accept HMOs. No Medi-Cal. Some TriCare plans will allow out-of-network benefits.
417 Recovery
Program: Program treats adolescents and their families who are struggling with substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, as well as mental health issues.
Treatment Available For: Substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and mental health issues
Services: IOP
Ages: 12-17 and 18 in school and living at home.
Special Care Available: Generally, the program is after school hours and are 3 to 5 days out of the week.
Contact: (888) 417-7417
(760) 989-5350 (Honor Moore - Director of Client Relations)
Email: [email protected]
Insurance: Currently not in network with any insurance but can try a single case agreement through insurance.
Location: 1595 Grand Ave, Suite 102, San Marcos, CA 92078
Last updated: 12/2024
This publication was authored by CPCMG Associate Director of Behavioral Mental Health, Dr. Patty Lee.
Reviewed by: PL M.D. | 10/2023