The Shores Academy is a treatment provider in La Jolla, CA, delivering co-occurring mental health and
outpatient care with an individualized, evidence-informed approach.
The facility provides levels of care including co-occurring mental health and outpatient and typical program lengths around 30 days.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, twelve step facilitation and meditation & mindfulness and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based,
holistic, individual treatment and twelve step.
This center serves adolescents, girls and boys and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, prescription drugs, benzodiazepines, cocaine and heroin.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as Tufts Health, United Healthcare, Aetna and Anthem; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Aftercare options include relapse prevention planning.
For details on admissions, availability, and coverage, reach out to The Shores Academy 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 The Shores Academy provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)