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Betty Hardwick Center

San Diego, CA

SAMHSA Verified PHP IOP MAT Telehealth

PHP · IOP · MAT · Telehealth center · in San Diego, CA · Accepts Private · TRICARE.

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Direct line to Betty Hardwick Center: (325) 690-5100

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About Betty Hardwick Center

The Betty Hardwick Center provides care for people of all ages who are living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders. It offers many types of support, including outpatient therapy, early childhood intervention, and intensive programs like the STEP early psychosis and substance use recovery services. The center uses a community-based approach to help people stay stable and live healthy lives.
Therapies at the center include individual and group counseling, skills training, medication management, and crisis intervention. Many services are based on the Texas Recovery and Resiliency model, which focuses on treating the whole person and helping them reach their goals. These therapies help clients better manage symptoms, improve daily life skills, and build stronger support systems.
Betty Hardwick Center also runs special programs like Adaptive Recreation for adults with disabilities, Supported Employment and Housing services, and a Veteran Counselor Program for military families. Programs are tailored to meet clients where they are—whether that’s at home, in school, or in the community—making care more personal and effective.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
PHP · IOP · MAT · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Medications used
Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medication for mental disorders
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

11720 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130

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Facility direct line

(325) 690-5100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Betty Hardwick Center accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (325) 690-5100 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other CA centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Betty Hardwick Center offer?
This facility offers: PHP, IOP, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment.
Does Betty Hardwick Center have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Betty Hardwick Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Betty Hardwick Center?
Call the facility directly at (325) 690-5100 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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