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Evolve Teen Outpatient Treatment Center - San Jose

La Mesa, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in La Mesa, CA · Accepts Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents.

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About Evolve Teen Outpatient Treatment Center - San Jose

Evolve San Jose is a comprehensive partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) that offers personally tailored treatment with solution-focused and evidence-based methods for teens aged 12-17. Their facility is staffed with masters-level clinicians and interns, primary therapists, and highly trained counselors and recovery coaches, offering clients safety and security in a structured and therapeutic environment conducive to healing. Their dual-diagnosis program specializes in the treatment of mental health, addiction, and co-occurring disorders using a combination of methods including group therapy, family therapy, motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). As part of a thorough admissions process, experienced clinicians provide an extensive and thorough assessment which results in clients receiving a personally tailored treatment plan that is regularly monitored and updated as needed to meet each teen’s unique treatment needs and goals.
Evolve treats a wide range of mental health disorders, substance abuse disorders, and co-occurring disorders.
Mental health and behavioral disorders include anxiety, depression, self-harm or suicidal ideation, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or trauma, bi-polar and other mood disorders, gender dysphoria, disordered eating, borderline and other personality disorders, mood or behavioral dysregulation, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and psychosis.
They offer comprehensive treatment for substance abuse disorders including alcohol, cannabis, opioids, prescription medications including stimulants and sedatives, synthetic drugs such as hallucinogens and stimulants, and tobacco-related disorders.
Their dual-diagnosis treatment facility is also capable of treating those struggling with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. In addition, Evolve offers treatment to teens who are diagnosed with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who also have a co-occurring substance abuse or mental health disorder.
Evolve San Jose offers 2 programs, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). PHP, or day treatment, is their most intensive level of care. Clients in PHP attend a full day of treatment 5 days per week. IOP is better designed for clients who are living at home and attending school, providing 3 hours of treatment for 3-4 days per week. Both programs are appropriate for teens who are looking for an entry point into treatment, as well as individuals who are stepping down from a residential program and looking for continued support.
In addition to the most up-to-date evidence-based practices, the clinician-led treatment methods at Evolve include a range of experiential therapies. Art therapy may be used as a peaceful and relaxing activity that reduces stress, improves self-awareness, and helps patients process past traumas. Expressive therapies such as music and dance therapy can boost mood, increase general wellbeing, and body image, while drama therapy can improve communication and relationship skills and help teach empathy.
The compassionate and professional clinical team at Evolve lead evidence-based therapies for clients and their families through individual, group, and family therapy sessions. Specializing in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Evolve goes to great lengths to ensure their programs adhere to the structures and philosophies of DBT, with clients participating in weekly DBT group therapy sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is also used as an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, substance use, and eating disorders, assisting clients in changing unhelpful thought patterns. Motivational interviewing (MI) is used to meet clients where they are currently, identifying personal goals and priorities in life and finding ways to personally motivate themselves to make behavioral changes. Mindfulness is another evidence-based technique that is incorporated into all areas of treatment, used to assist teens in being mindful of the present moment and in reaching acceptance without judgment, replacing mindlessness with awareness.
Other treatment methods used for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders include seeking safety, relapse prevention, anger management, meditation, and life skills.
Family therapy and family support groups are also part of the comprehensive treatment offered at Evolve, enabling family members to be an involved part of the treatment process and collaborate with care providers.
Evolve are Joint Commission and CARF Accredited facilities, and accept most major insurances.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for children. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health 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
Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Brexpiprazole, Cariprazine, IIoperidone, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination + 6 more
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

9817 Edgar Place, La Mesa, CA 91941

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Facility direct line

(866) 714-0997

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Evolve Teen Outpatient Treatment Center - San Jose accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (866) 714-0997 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 Evolve Teen Outpatient Treatment Center - San Jose offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Evolve Teen Outpatient Treatment Center - San Jose have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Evolve Teen Outpatient Treatment Center - San Jose use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Evolve Teen Outpatient Treatment Center - San Jose?
Call the facility directly at (866) 714-0997 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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