The Bridges of San Diego

The Bridges San Diego provides outpatient treatment for addictions and co-occurring disorders. Their partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) include evidence-based education on the disease of addiction, individual and group therapy sessions, relapse prevention planning, spiritual development, self-esteem building, physical health and wellbeing education, and 12-Step facilitation. The Bridges offers a Family Support Program as well as a robust Alumni Program.
The Bridges San Diego’s PHP meets 5 days a week from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The program offers a comprehensive, short-term, intensive clinical treatment approach, designed specifically to meet individual needs as an alternative to inpatient or residential care. The Bridges uses evidenced-based drug and alcohol education and group processing, teaches skills to cope with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and includes an introduction to the 12-Step recovery program.
The Bridges San Diego’s IOP helps clients recognize the negative consequences related to substance use disorders. The program provides support and healthy solutions, and an appropriate action plan for each individual. IOP meets 3 times per week, 3 hours a day, for a minimum of 6 weeks, with both day and evening programming available. The program can help patients transitioning out of inpatient rehab, or patients looking for drug and alcohol treatment but are unable to take time away from work and family, or afford rehab in an inpatient environment.
The Chronic Relapse Program offers group counseling separate from those who are in treatment for the first time. This program consists of individual and group sessions for 12 weeks, 3 times per week. The Chronic Relapse Program also includes continuing care maintenance for 6 months to one year after the initial program.
The Bridges offers a Family Support Program to help family members experiencing anger, guilt, shame, or co-dependency as a result of their loved one’s addiction. The Family Support Program can help participants develop a “tough love” approach to dealing with family members that are currently struggling with substance use. Family services include individual and group counseling for a minimum of 8 weeks, 2 days per week.
Once treatment concludes, patients stay socially connected with other alumni via weekly recovery meetings and other special sober events.

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 Bridges of San Diego provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

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Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

The Bridges of San Diego offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 4 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. The Bridges of San Diego works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

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