Specialized, personalized, and built to fit real life — our addiction programs in San Diego go beyond standard treatment to meet you exactly where you are. From evening IOP tracks to ambulatory detox and trauma-informed care, the San Diego Transformation Center offers a full range of outpatient addiction programs designed for lasting recovery.
Flexible, evidence-based, and built around your needs — our addiction programs in San Diego go beyond one-size-fits-all care. We offer specialized services that address diverse challenges, remove barriers to treatment, and support lasting transformation. Every program delivers the same clinical quality with greater flexibility, so you can get help on your terms.
Trauma is a psychological and emotional response to distressing events that — when left unprocessed — can lead to intrusive memories, avoidance, hypervigilance, and co-occurring conditions like depression and substance use.
Our structured outpatient programs use evidence-informed therapies, including EMDR and CBT, to help individuals process traumatic experiences and develop skills for long-term recovery.
PTSD can affect every area of life, from relationships to daily functioning.
Our trauma-informed PTSD program provides compassionate, evidence-based care — including EMDR — to help you process trauma and rebuild resilience in a safe, supportive environment.
Women’s experiences of trauma are often shaped by unique life circumstances, relationships, and societal pressures.
Our Women’s Trauma Program offers a safe, gender-specific space where women can process their experiences, reclaim their power, and build lasting resilience.
Service members and veterans face distinct challenges — including combat exposure, deployment, and reintegration — that require culturally competent, trauma-informed care.
Our Military & Veterans Program is designed specifically to support those who have served, along with their families.
Every individual deserves to feel seen, heard, and respected in their recovery.
Our LGBTQIA+ Program provides affirming, inclusive mental health and addiction treatment tailored to the unique needs and lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Depression affects mood, energy, sleep, concentration, and overall functioning — and it responds well to structured, evidence-based care.
Our outpatient depression treatment includes psychiatric-led evaluation, psychotherapy, and medication management, with flexible scheduling across morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend tracks.
Bipolar disorder causes significant shifts in mood, energy, and functioning that can affect relationships and daily responsibilities.
Our outpatient program provides structured support through evidence-informed therapy, medication management, and individualized care to help stabilize symptoms and build long-term wellness.
For individuals with treatment-resistant depression that hasn’t responded to traditional antidepressants, ketamine therapy offers a medically supervised alternative.
San Diego Transformation Center provides IV, IM, and intranasal esketamine (Spravato) options — coordinated with our PHP and IOP programs for continuity of care.
We specialize in treating individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders. Our integrated approach ensures that all aspects of your health are addressed together, leading to better outcomes and a stronger foundation for recovery.
Complete Healthcare Under One Roof.
Soon, you’ll have access to primary medical care right at the Transformation Center—eliminating the need to coordinate between multiple providers.
This addition will make us a true healthcare home—addressing all aspects of your well-being in one location, with one trusted team.
Building Your Future in Recovery. Recovery is about more than symptom management—it’s about building a meaningful, independent life. Our vocational and life skills programming helps you develop the tools for success beyond treatment.
Our addiction programs in San Diego are designed for adults navigating substance use, co-occurring mental health conditions, or both. Whether you’re working full-time, a student, a veteran, or part of the LGBTQIA+ community, we have a specialized track built around your circumstances. If standard treatment hours or formats haven’t worked for you, our programs offer a different path forward.
Most major insurance plans cover our outpatient addiction programs in San Diego, including PHP, IOP, and ambulatory detox services. Our team can verify your benefits quickly and confidentially before you begin. Call us or use the online verification form to find out what your plan covers.
Starting an addiction program can feel overwhelming — we make the process as clear and simple as possible. After an initial assessment, our clinical team will recommend the right level of care and program track for your situation. From there, you’ll be connected with a consistent treatment team and begin care on a schedule that works for your life.
Lasting recovery doesn’t stop when formal treatment ends — it requires ongoing support and structure. San Diego Transformation Center offers step-down care options so clients can transition gradually from higher levels of care to greater independence. Our team remains involved in your progress well beyond your final session.
Our fully equipped gym is an essential part of your treatment—not just an amenity. Physical activity supports both mental health and addiction recovery.
Fitness Programming:
Wellness is integrated into your recovery journey at every step.
Our specialized programs are designed to eliminate common barriers to recovery:
Every specialized service upholds our core principles: consistent care teams, integrated and coordinated treatment, and personalized planning for your unique goals.
All specialized programs are available as part of your comprehensive treatment plan. Our team will help you identify which services best support your recovery and long-term success.