We found 17 facilities in San Diego, CA that offer programming for veterans and service members, spread across 11 ZIP codes. By level of care that includes 9 residential, 6 intensive outpatient, 5 partial hospitalization, and 5 detox programs. 10 report Joint Commission or CARF accreditation.
These listings come from SAMHSA’s public FindTreatment.gov data and are shown with facts only. They have not been independently vetted or rated by us unless marked “Vetted”. Results are ordered by editorial rating where one exists, then by proximity to the center of San Diego, CA; they currently begin with Soap Mat LLC, Teen Challenge San Diego, and Maac Project. Payment never affects order.
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
✓ COA · Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurance, Self-pay, State-financed plan
Reports offering: Veterans program
Payment: call to confirm
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurance, Self-pay
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
Accepts: Medicare
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
✓ COA · Accepts: Medicaid, State-financed plan
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
✓ CARF, COA, NCQA · Accepts: Medicaid
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
✓ CARF · Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Private insurance, Self-pay
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
✓ Joint Commission · Accepts: Medicare, TRICARE, Private insurance, Self-pay, State-financed plan
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
✓ Joint Commission · Accepts: TRICARE, Private insurance, Self-pay
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
✓ Joint Commission · Accepts: TRICARE, Private insurance, Self-pay
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
✓ Joint Commission · Accepts: TRICARE, Private insurance, Self-pay
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
✓ Joint Commission · Accepts: TRICARE, Private insurance, Self-pay
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
✓ Joint Commission · Accepts: Private insurance, Self-pay
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program · Military and family programming
✓ Joint Commission · Accepts: TRICARE, Private insurance, Self-pay
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program
✓ CARF · Accepts: Medicaid, Self-pay, State-financed plan
Reports offering: Trauma-related counseling · Co-occurring disorders treatment · Veterans program
Payment: call to confirm
Ordered by editorial rating where one exists, then proximity; advertisers are labeled and shown separately. Facts: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, not independently verified unless marked Vetted. Claim or correct a listing: hello@specialtyrehabs.com.
5 of these 17 programs list detoxification services, including Infinity Recovery, Right Path Recovery, and San Diego Comprehensive Treatment. If you are still using, ask whether detox is on site or arranged with a partner.
9 list residential (24-hour) treatment; 6 offer intensive outpatient and 5 partial hospitalization — useful for step-down care.
10 of 17 (59%) report Joint Commission or CARF accreditation (7 Joint Commission, 3 CARF). Verify directly with the accreditor — a listing is not an endorsement.
10 accept private insurance, 7 Medicaid, 6 Medicare and 7 TRICARE; 11 accept self-pay. Always confirm your specific plan and level of care.
16 report treating co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use, which matters if depression, anxiety or trauma are part of the picture.
16 list trauma-related counseling — a key question for PTSD and military trauma.
How military experience shapes addiction and recovery, what veteran-informed care looks like, and how VA and TRICARE benefits fit in.
Often yes, but eligibility and authorization vary. Start with your local VA facility, and ask any program whether it accepts TRICARE or coordinates VA community care.
Veterans more often face PTSD, chronic pain and traumatic brain injury alongside substance use, and military culture can shape how people seek help.
The Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255. In an emergency, call 911.
7 of 17 listed programs report accepting TRICARE, including Confidential Recovery, Element Q Healing Center, Infinity Recovery, and Monima Wellness Center. Call to confirm your plan and level of care.
7 of 17 listed programs report accepting Medicaid, including Golden Hill House I, Maac Project, San Diego Comprehensive Treatment, and Soap Mat LLC. Medicaid coverage varies by state plan, so verify before admission.
5 programs in this list report detox services, including Infinity Recovery, Right Path Recovery, and San Diego Comprehensive Treatment.
Treatment is one step. The months after are where recovery is tested — line up outpatient care and support near home before you leave.
Search all aftercare near San Diego → · Data: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, looked up live and not stored.