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Betty Ford Center San Diego

Chula Vista, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission

in Chula Vista, CA.

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About Betty Ford Center San Diego

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has been providing high-quality addiction care services since 1982. Their outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in San Diego, California offers expert clinical care in an outpatient setting. Betty Ford San Diego provides individualized treatment plans based on clients’ specific needs. A team of caring experts continually address clients’ progress throughout the program, adjusting their care plan accordingly. Their intensive outpatient program is an ideal option as a follow-up to residential treatment or a Day Treatment.
Betty Ford San Diego offers counselor-facilitated groups each week, providing an opportunity for clients to learn about relapse prevention strategies, identify self-defeating behaviors, process recovery concerns, and address personal challenges related to recovery or mental health. Treatment can also include recovery management, family counseling, life skills, group therapy, and a variety of process groups. Betty Ford San Diego offers virtual outpatient mental health care and virtual low-intensity outpatient services.
The Betty Ford Foundation is recognized as a Center of Excellence by multiple insurance providers for their leadership, best practices, research, support, and training in the addiction field, including residential and outpatient treatment. They’re Joint Commission accredited, LegitScript certified, and a member of the NAATP.

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

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Contact & Location

Address

880 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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Facility direct line

(844) 978-2763

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Betty Ford Center San Diego accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (844) 978-2763 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 Ford Center San Diego offer?
Does Betty Ford Center San Diego have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Betty Ford Center San Diego use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at Betty Ford Center San Diego?
Call the facility directly at (844) 978-2763 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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