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Vista Balboa Crisis Center

545 Laurel street, San Diego, California, 92101
Rehab Center
Outpatient Rehab
Accredited Provider
Private Insurance/Self-Payment

Vista Balboa Crisis Center Information

Vista Balboa Crisis Center, located in Bankers Hill, San Diego, California, is a Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) program that provides a voluntary, short-term alternative to psychiatric hospitalization in a homelike environment. It is not gender-specific or faith-based, and is intended for adults aged 18 and up who are experiencing a mental crisis.

The clinic offers mental health and psychiatric assessments, medication management, individual and group counseling, life skills education, integrated substance abuse treatment, and recreational activities. Discharge planning is also incorporated. Vista Balboa provides cognitive behavioral therapy, aggressive community treatment, group therapy, and life skills education. The hospital focuses on crisis intervention, providing a safe and supportive setting for people experiencing psychiatric distress.

Vista Balboa Crisis Center is accredited by the American Psychiatric Association and has achieved the Gold Achievement Award in Psychiatric Services, demonstrating its dedication to providing high-quality care.


Treatment

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Who We Treat

  • Male and Female

Treatment Focus

  • Medicaid
  • Co-Occurring Disorders

Approaches

  • Individual Treatment
  • Evidence-Based
  • Medical
  • Holistic
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • 1-on-1 Counseling
  • Recreation Therapy
  • Life Skills Training
  • Relapse Prevention Counseling
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Conditions We Treat

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Trauma
  • Psychosis/Schizophrenia
  • Self-Harm
  • Schizophrenia
  • Anger
  • Bipolar
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
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Languages

  • Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • English

Aftercare

  • Outpatient Treatment
  • Continuing Care
  • Support Meetings

Level of Care

  • Aftercare/Continuing Care

Experience

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On-Site Amenities

  • Outdoor Space
  • Lounge

On-Site Activities

  • Games
  • Physical Fitness

Smoking and Vaping Policy

  • Smoking Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Vaping Allowed in Designated Areas

Accreditations

  • SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)

    SAMHSA's Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) Accreditation is a rigorous recognition process, signaling an OTP's commitment to high-quality care for those with opioid use disorders. It assures patients, families, and the community that the program adheres to evidence-based practices, maintains a safe environment, and employs qualified staff. This accreditation represents a commitment to addressing the opioid epidemic and promoting recovery, symbolizing quality and accountability in opioid addiction treatment.

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Contact Information

(619) 233-4399
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Updated on: September 30, 2025

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