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Healthy U Behavioral Health

San Diego, CA

SAMHSA Verified PHP IOP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · IOP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in San Diego, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Healthy U Behavioral Health

Healthy U Behavioral Health in San Diego provides comprehensive and inclusive care for individuals facing mental health and substance use disorders, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Their team uses therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-specific approaches like cognitive processing therapy (CPT), stress management, and skill building to address behavioral health concerns at their core.
They offers different levels of care to fit each person's needs. Their day treatment, provides intensive treatment, while the intensive outpatient programs (IOP), separated for adults and adolescents, allow participants to continue daily activities while receiving support. A Family Support Group is also available, helping loved ones play an active role in the healing process. Taking a client-centered approach, Healthy U empowers individuals to build resilience, manage emotions, and regain control of their lives.

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, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention
Age groups
Children/Adolescents
Special populations
Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Medications used
Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Clonidine, Medication for mental disorders, Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis + 2 more
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
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: Medicare; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

3930 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

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Facility direct line

(619) 897-2165

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Healthy U Behavioral Health accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Healthy U Behavioral Health accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (619) 897-2165 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Healthy U Behavioral Health 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 Healthy U Behavioral Health have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military.
What therapy methods does Healthy U Behavioral Health use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Healthy U Behavioral Health?
Call the facility directly at (619) 897-2165 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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