Fred Finch San Diego Dual Diagnosis
880 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
✓ Joint Commission Est. 1891 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838
Free · Confidential · 24/7
About Fred Finch San Diego Dual Diagnosis
San Diego Dual Diagnosis (SDDD) serves youth ages 12 to 22 with both developmental disabilities and serious behavioral health challenges. Their Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) offers out-of-home care with mental health, behavioral, and psychiatric support. The program is distinctive in combining residential treatment with a state-certified Non-Public School, providing specialized education alongside therapy.
The program uses a trauma-informed approach based on the Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) model. Youth receive individual, group, family, and milieu therapy, which involves therapeutic support embedded in daily activities and social interactions to promote positive behavior and emotional regulation. Additional therapies include behavior management, medication support, and expressive arts therapy, all helping youth improve skills, regulate emotions, and build resilience.
Residents live in a safe, structured environment with intensive staffing and therapeutic support. The program emphasizes skill-building and prepares youth to transition safely back into community settings with less need for intense care. This focus on stability and growth helps youth thrive both socially and academically.
The program uses a trauma-informed approach based on the Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) model. Youth receive individual, group, family, and milieu therapy, which involves therapeutic support embedded in daily activities and social interactions to promote positive behavior and emotional regulation. Additional therapies include behavior management, medication support, and expressive arts therapy, all helping youth improve skills, regulate emotions, and build resilience.
Residents live in a safe, structured environment with intensive staffing and therapeutic support. The program emphasizes skill-building and prepares youth to transition safely back into community settings with less need for intense care. This focus on stability and growth helps youth thrive both socially and academically.
Who This Center Serves
Adolescents
Young Adults
Girls
Boys
Neurodivergent
Amenities & Features
Access to Nature
Services Offered
What to Expect at Fred Finch San Diego Dual Diagnosis
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 Family Therapy, typically 30 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.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
| Program | 30 days |
| Focus | This center treats mental heal... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
| Accreditation | Joint Commission |
Therapies & Methods
Treatment Philosophy
Evidence-Based
Individual Treatment
Trauma Informed
Conditions & Substances Treated
Co-Occurring Disorders
Insurance Accepted
Fred Finch San Diego Dual Diagnosis works with 24 insurance providers.
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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA