Skip to content

Healthy Life Recovery Outpatient

Cardiff by the Sea, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Detox PHP IOP MAT Telehealth

Detox · PHP · IOP · MAT center · in Cardiff by the Sea, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves veterans, adolescents, trauma survivors.

Free helpline · 24/7

Need help choosing the right program?

Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

Direct line to Healthy Life Recovery Outp...: (855) 834-5584

Email X/Twitter Facebook

About Healthy Life Recovery Outpatient

Healthy Life Recovery runs a full continuum of care across its San Diego locations. It helps clients overcome addiction and co-occurring conditions using evidence-based therapies with a licensed professional. Healthy Life Recovery caters to the individual by offering specialized programs, including an LGBTQ+ track and a couple's therapy program.
This location treats clients with partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) care options during the day or evening. Healthy Life has 5 nearby locations for optional sober living during the care process.
Healthy Life’s treatment plan includes setting achievable, short-term goals for clients that will build into lasting recovery. They use medication-assisted therapy (MAT) combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and exercise to achieve these goals. In addition to the regular regiment of therapy, Healthy Life Recovery offers optional activities. They recommend choosing one at least one activity. Activities include physical fitness with a personal trainer, skateboarding, surfing, Pilates, and yoga.
For clients in Healthy Life's PHP or IOP treatment, they have 5 optional sober living houses available in San Diego. These living arrangements provide an additional support and structure while engaging in the outpatient program. All of these houses include private rooms, shared space, and a view. Some also offer shared rooms.
Live-in house managers enforce the rules, administer drug tests, and monitor the residents on a day-to-day basis. Joining a sober living home and participating in a 12-Step program creates a sense of community and camaraderie. Healthy Life Recovery is dedicated to supporting those who need addiction assistance at a beachside setting.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, detoxification.

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
Detox · PHP · IOP · MAT · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Outpatient detoxification, 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, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations
Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Veterans, Active duty military, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Medications used
Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medication for mental disorders, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Recovery supports
Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Photos

Healthy Life Recovery Outpatient — photo Healthy Life Recovery Outpatient — photo Healthy Life Recovery Outpatient — photo Healthy Life Recovery Outpatient — photo

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Healthy Life Recovery Outpatient accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Healthy Life Recovery Outpatient accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (855) 834-5584 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Healthy Life Recovery Outpatient offer?
This facility offers: Detox, PHP, IOP, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Outpatient detoxification, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Detoxification.
Does Healthy Life Recovery Outpatient have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Veterans, Active duty military, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
What therapy methods does Healthy Life Recovery Outpatient use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Healthy Life Recovery Outpatient?
Call the facility directly at (855) 834-5584 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.

Was this facility page helpful?

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.

24/7 Helpline +1 (205) 973-2878