How long is the program at San Diego Center for Children?

The typical program length is 5 days. Duration varies based on individual assessment.

What levels of care are available?

This facility offers 3 levels of care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient.

How do I start treatment?

Call (833) 567-5838 for a free consultation. Our team verifies insurance, explains options, and guides admission.

Does insurance cover treatment here?

Most major insurance plans cover treatment. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

San Diego Center for Children

3002 Armstrong Street, San Diego, CA 92111

3 care levels

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

Who This Center Serves

Adolescents Children Young Adults LGBTQ+

Services Offered

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Outpatient Partial hospitalization/day treatment Residential/24-hour residential

Multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., non-hospital residential plus either outpatient and/or partial hospitalization/day treatment)

Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Psychiatric emergency onsite services

Private non-profit organization

County or local government funds Community Mental Health Block Grants Community Service Block Grants Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance State education agency funds Cash or self-payment

Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Screening for tobacco use

TB screening

Mentoring/peer support

Smoking not permitted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults

Spanish

Vaping not permitted

Court-ordered outpatient treatment Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Intensive case management Psychosocial rehabilitation services Case management service Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at San Diego Center for Children

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.

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Contact Information

3002 Armstrong Street, San Diego, CA, 92111

858-277-9550

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Quick Facts

Program	5 days
Focus	This center treats mental heal...
Insurance	24 accepted

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(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Residential Rehab

Co-Occurring Mental Health

Outpatient

Therapies & Methods

1-on-1 Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Life Skills Nutrition Counseling Online Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders

Insurance Accepted

San Diego Center for Children works with 24 insurance providers.

Aetna Anthem BlueCross BlueShield Bright Health CareFirst Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna ComPsych GuideWell HealthNet HealthPartners Highmark Humana ITU Funds Intermountain Healthcare Kaiser Permanente MHN Medicaid Medicare Optum Oscar Tricare Tufts Health United Healthcare

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Frequently Asked Questions

San Diego Center for Children accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

San Diego Center for Children offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 5 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA