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Foundations San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission PHP IOP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · IOP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in San Francisco, CA · Accepts Private · TRICARE.

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Direct line to Foundations San Francisco: (844) 973-1949

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About Foundations San Francisco

Foundations San Francisco offers intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and day treatment for addiction and mental health. Their abstinence-based program treats dual-diagnoses, trauma, and primary mental health. Foundations San Francisco provides group therapy, process groups, skills shops, and weekly check-ins with clients’ primary therapists and Foundations’ on-site psychiatrist. All therapists at Foundations San Francisco are masters-level practitioners. Foundations San Francisco also provides family support, with 2 meetings each month.
Foundations San Francisco’s IOP offers 2 program times: day and evening. Their day program runs from 12-3:00pm, Monday through Friday. Their virtual evening program runs from 5-8:00pm, Monday through Thursday. Clients attend treatment at a time slot of their choosing. Foundations San Francisco tests weekly for drugs and alcohol, helping clients maintain sobriety throughout their IOP experience. They also provide day treatment, or a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for a more intensive experience. Their PHP runs Monday–Friday from 9:30–3:00p.m. Clients can attend treatment online too, using Foundations’ telehealth program.
Foundations San Francisco provides evidence-based and wellness therapies. Their evidence-based therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), trauma-informed therapy, and relapse prevention strategies. Foundations also provides art therapy, Somatic experiencing, yoga therapy, acupuncture, and massage therapy.
Clients at Foundations San Francisco can return for alumni groups and get-togethers. Foundations San Francisco hosts monthly events for all alumni and welcomes clients back into treatment at any time. They also work with outside providers to help clients retain a level of treatment after they leave the program.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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 · Dual Dx · 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, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Medications used
Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Lofexidine, Clonidine, Medication for mental disorders + 2 more
Recovery supports
Housing services, Recovery coach, 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

1700 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Facility direct line

(844) 973-1949

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Foundations San Francisco accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (844) 973-1949 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 Foundations San Francisco offer?
This facility offers: PHP, IOP, MAT, Dual Dx, 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, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Foundations San Francisco have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
What therapy methods does Foundations San Francisco use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Foundations San Francisco?
Call the facility directly at (844) 973-1949 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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