Located in San Diego, CA, Mental Health Systems Action Central offers co-occurring mental health and
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The program offers levels of care including co-occurring mental health and outpatient and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Clients engage with evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
group therapy, life skills, online therapy and relapse prevention counseling and a treatment philosophy that is twelve step.
This center serves men, women, older adults, young adults and veterans and treats co-occurring disorders and drug addiction.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as Carelon Behavioral Health,
Cigna, ComPsych and GuideWell; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Aftercare options include continuing care, outpatient treatment,
intensive outpatient program and support meetings.
For details on admissions, availability, and coverage, reach out to Mental Health Systems Action Central or call our 24/7 helpline.
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 Mental Health Systems Action Central provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)