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BrightQuest San Diego

Chula Vista, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission

in Chula Vista, CA.

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About BrightQuest San Diego

BrightQuest Treatment Center in San Diego provides a long-term, community-based environment with the typical duration of stay being 12 months. They specialize in complicated psychiatric diagnoses including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but they also treat a wide range of mental health problems and co-occurring disorders. Brightquest's mission is to help their patients become as self-sufficient as possible, thus they teach life skills such as setting realistic educational and career goals and preparing for a job interview. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and dialectical behavior therapy are some of the other evidence-based treatments they use (DBT).
BrightQuest San Diego focuses heavily on family integration in their program planning. They have weekly family therapy sessions, biweekly family educational groups, and bimonthly family weekends. Some other unique therapies they offer include adventure therapy, equine therapy, nutrition counseling, and a Rock to Recovery music program where clients form “bands” and write and perform songs. BrightQuest’s sunny San Diego location has an outdoor pool and a peaceful atmosphere that is optimal during recovery. They are accredited by The Joint Commission and accept many forms of private insurance.

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.

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Contact & Location

Address

880 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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Facility direct line

(619) 768-5781

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does BrightQuest San Diego accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (619) 768-5781 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 BrightQuest San Diego offer?
Does BrightQuest 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 BrightQuest San Diego use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at BrightQuest San Diego?
Call the facility directly at (619) 768-5781 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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