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Douglas Young Youth and Fam Services

7917 Ostrow St A, San Diego, CA 92111

1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Douglas Young Youth and Fam Services

  • Location: San Diego, CA
  • Levels of Care: Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Douglas Young Youth and Fam Services

Located in San Diego, CA, Douglas Young Youth and Fam Services offers outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.

The program offers levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 5 days.

The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, group therapy, life skills and online therapy.

The program serves adolescents, children and young adults and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and smoking cessation.

Douglas Young Youth and Fam Services accepts 24 insurance options, including Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, ComPsych and GuideWell, and can help verify your specific benefits.

Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting Douglas Young Youth and Fam Services, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Douglas Young Youth and Fam Services provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Adolescents Children Young Adults

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient
Outpatient mental health facility
Risperidone Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency onsite services Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services
Private non-profit organization
Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Smoking permitted in designated area
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults
Spanish Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Arabic Farsi
Vaping permitted in designated area
Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Douglas Young Youth and Fam Services

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 5 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Douglas Young Youth and Fam Services offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 7 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Douglas Young Youth and Fam Services works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Smoking Cessation

Verify Your Insurance Coverage

Free verification · Know your costs before you commit

(833) 567-5838

Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas Young Youth and Fam Services

Does Douglas Young Youth and Fam Services accept my insurance?
Douglas Young Youth and Fam Services accepts 24 insurance carriers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan — deductibles, copays, day limits, and pre-authorization requirements differ. Under the Mental Health Parity Act, commercial plans must cover addiction treatment at parity with medical care. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free 5-minute benefits check.
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