Akua Strong – Mental Health & Addiction Outpatient Treatment San Diego Rehab in San Diego, CA

About Akua Strong – Mental Health & Addiction Outpatient Treatment San Diego

Akua Mind Body’s Residential Alcohol Treatment provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction. Our program begins with medically supervised detox to ease withdrawal symptoms and ensure safety during the initial stages of recovery. Once stabilized, clients transition into comprehensive residential care that combines evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care with holistic approaches like yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. Our highly trained clinicians work to identify the underlying triggers that fuel alcohol use and help clients replace negative coping patterns with healthier, lasting strategies. With 24/7 support, individualized treatment plans, and a compassionate community, Akua Mind Body empowers clients to break free from alcohol dependence and build the foundation for long-term recovery and improved quality of life.

Latest Reviews

Phellipe Reyes

5 months ago on Google

The best thing I can say about Akua is that it’s life saving. Awesome counselors that are great. They also have therapist’s who take the time to really listen and provide great feedback and Explore all areas of one’s needs such as mental health and addictive behaviors. You build great bonds with the other clients that are there and create a strong healthy community of support. Kersey our alumni coordinator is one of the best as far as staff goes .She takes time to setup fun outings and events for all the alumni and new clients. Such as hikes , attending movies, or volleyball . Ect. If you need help looking for an outpatient program look no further. Akua is the place for you if you are looking for the help you need.

Sherrill Longworth

1 year ago on Google

Amazing experience would definitely recommend to friends or loved ones! Amazing staff and therapists great program and even better food! And I would highly recommend her aftercare program Iop and PHP made the biggest impact in my life!

Response from the owner3 months ago

Thank you Sherrill! We are thrilled you had a positive experience at Akua!

Javier Cota

1 year ago on Google

This is such an awesome place to learn and grow in areas of Addiction and Mental Health disorders! Akua has some of the best caring and compassionate staff and clinicians that REALLY CARE and take the time to understand! From interactive groups, Psycho-educational groups, and process groups, Akua does a wonderful job at meeting each client where they are at and creating a customized unique treatment experience for all they serve!

Response from the owner3 months ago

Thank you Javier, we hope you kind words and positive experience inspires others to start their recovery journey with Akua.

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Accepted Insurance

Akua Strong – Mental Health & Addiction Outpatient Treatment San Diego works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Anthem

BlueCross BlueShield

Other Forms of Payment

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

24-Hour Clinical Care

During the first phase of recovery – detox – it is crucial to have 24-hour clinical care in California. This care provides constant monitoring in order to ensure your safely and comfort as you progress through the withdrawal process for drug or alcohol addiction. Licensed professionals prescribe medications to treat withdrawal symptoms and provide frequent monitoring to ensure your safely as addictive toxins leave your system.

Partial Hospitalization Program

Commonly known as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) is an intensive form of outpatient treatment where clients meet during the day and return home in the evening. PHP treatment doesn't require 24-hour care and often serves as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or a step-down after a residential program. With PHP treatment, you can receive daily support for 6 to 8 hours which includes evidence-based therapies and medication management. The cost of PHP treatment typically varies but averages 90 days.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) support a client's sustained sobriety as they exit detox or step down from an inpatient program. IOPs are also designed for clients who are at an elevated risk of relapse. Intensive outpatient treatment typically requires clients to engage in a minimum of nine hours of therapy per week, but clients may receive up to 20 therapeutic hours weekly. IOP treatment modalities often combine psychotherapy, recovery-focused life skills training, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Outpatient

Clients receiving treatment at an outpatient rehab typically do not require hospitalization or intensive supervision and support. Outpatient addiction counseling and recovery education are often offered during the morning, evening, night, and weekend, allowing clients to tailor treatment to their own schedule. Partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs are the most time-intensive and are designed for clients who are at an increased relapse risk and/or who need more robust therapeutic support.

12-Step

Participants engaged in 12 step programs receive intensive peer coaching (sponsorship) and community support. Spiritual development as a means of achieving psychological and emotional healing and growth is the cornerstone of 12 step recovery, but religious affiliations are not required. Meetings are free, anonymous, and open to the public, though specialized formats are available, including groups for seniors, teens, and family members. Evening, night, and day meetings are conducted year-round in most communities.

Aftercare Support

Rehab aftercare programs offer clients in addiction recovery a robust continuum of care after clients have completed active treatment. These services address recovery as a life-long process and are designed to evolve with clients' changing needs. Clients may partner with their case managers and/or addiction recovery team to identify the rehab aftercare services that are right for them. They may receive career counseling, housing assistance, peer coaching, 12 step program induction, among many other services.

Telehealth

Using telehealth options in California allows you to share health information with your provider via phone call, video chat, or healthcare apps. You can meet with them virtually as well as submit health information online so they can track your progress without having to meet with them in person.

Intervention Services

When an individual is in denial about their substance use disorder, their loved ones may organize a drug intervention in California. This effort involves gently but assertively confronting the individual about their substance use and sharing how it has affected those who care about them. A professional interventionist may also attend this gathering. Their expertise with intervention services can prove helpful in guiding the conversation to a positive result.

Treatments

Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is defined by alcohol dependence. This is a state the body reaches when it experiences withdrawal symptoms in the absence of alcohol. A person who has AUD craves alcohol and continues to drink despite adverse consequences. Because withdrawing from alcohol can pose health risks, individuals with AUD should seek professional alcohol rehab in California to overcome their alcohol addiction. This process typically involves medical detox, rehabilitation, and maintenance.

Opioid Addiction

Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.

In California, dual-diagnosis addiction treatment programs offer comprehensive care for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Programs include medically assisted detox, intensive outpatient, outpatient, residential rehab, and partial hospitalization. Using an evidence-based approach, clinicians utilize therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, or dialectical behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. Additional services include 12-Step recovery, group therapy, family counseling, and relapse prevention to promote sustained recovery.

In California, substance abuse treatment programs can help individuals with any type of substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. These rehab programs typically encompass various levels of care, including medically assisted detox, intensive outpatient, outpatient, residential rehab, and partial hospitalization. You can expect clinicians to utilize evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness to help you achieve and sustain your recovery. The rehab's clinical team can provide a comprehensive assessment to determine the appropriate level of care and medical support you may need.

Inpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction with a focus on mental health is a good fit for people who need closer monitoring and care. Treatment may occur in a hospital setting, a clinic, or a luxury rehab center. Mental health counselors and staff are available 24/7. Therapies typically include group and individual counseling, relapse prevention education, and emotional coping skills training.

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Program For Women

Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.

Program For Men

Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy in California is a method that therapists often use for the effective treatment of substance use disorders. It is based on the principle that substance abuse stems from unhelpful ways of thinking and patterns of behavior, which can be changed by helping the individual learn better ways of coping.

The goal of couples therapy in California is to strengthen the couple's relationship. The therapist may take one or more approaches to counseling which may include the Gottman method, emotionally focused therapy, behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic couple's therapy.

The goal of creative arts therapy in California is to encourage growth and transformation. It can be used in individual and group settings with both children and adults. Options include movement, music, and painting.

While participating in dialectical behavior therapy in California, you'll focus on four key areas of skill development: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Treatment includes weekly individual and group sessions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Family therapy offers a platform for members to have an open dialogue about the challenges that addiction has placed on the family unit. Through guided sessions, therapists can help families develop healthy communication skills and address unresolved issues. By working together toward a common goal, they help to support their loved one's sobriety.

During group therapy, men and women learn to express their emotions openly in a non judgmental setting. This helps you process your feelings and reduces feelings of social isolation that are often associated with addiction.

Individual therapy for drug addiction includes a customized treatment plan that considers your history and life circumstances. During your therapy sessions, the therapist helps you uncover underlying issues and triggers for addictive behavior that support a holistic approach to recovery.

While in rehab treatment, you may work on developing various life skills to help you in long term recovery. These may include resilience, interpersonal skills, and self awareness. The focus will be on developing healthy habits for self care and relationships so you have the skills you need to manage day to day life.

Sound Therapy

Trauma therapy is a structured approach used by therapists to help you heal from a past traumatic event. Your therapist works with you to identify the traumatic memory and process the information so you experience emotional healing and a sense of safety and stability.

Amenities

Beach setting
Gym
Art Activities
Residential setting
Private Transportation

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

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Contact Information

(619) 340-0082

Website

1784 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110

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Reviews of Akua Strong – Mental Health & Addiction Outpatient Treatment San Diego

5/5 (16 reviews)

Google Reviews

5 (16 reviews)

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1 year ago

Response from the owner

Korine Jackson

A safe space to establish a foundation in recovery and grow into the person you were designed to be.

Thank you Korine, we are thrilled you felt safe at Akua Strong and hope your kind words inspire others to start their recovery journey at Akua!

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Chance King

AKUA STRONG is a amazing after care facility when you leave residential with lots of activities and a amazing few of the city. the staff are truly wonderful and caring they love to see people grow and reach there dreams in life what truly makes this place unique is how much thought they put into treatment of mental health and substance abuse you get the best of both worlds with a forever expanding company that will keep bring community and hope to addicts that are suffering.

Thank you for sharing your experience Chance!

Tyler Christenson

I recently took part in Akua’s residential program, and it was an amazing experience for me. The team did an excellent job of providing a supportive and caring environment throughout the program. They made sure I was comfortable every step of the way and that I felt a sense of community. Their support gave me the strength to get through the toughest periods. The best part has been the alumni program's meetings and activities which is run by Camille. Alumni aftercare has been extremely helpful for me to remain focused on my recovery journey. The alumni program would not be possible without Camille. There’s no doubt she would make herself available if I needed help, which is huge. I have struggled with addiction for so long and have been to many costly recovery programs. However, I can honestly say that I have never encountered such a high level of care, empathy, and compassion as I did with Akua Recovery. I highly recommend Akua to anyone struggling with addiction.

Thank you Tyler for your kind words and sharing your positive experience with Akua!

Kenneth Keane

I cannot thank Akua enough for what it has done for me and my recovery journey. This program truly has saved my life and taught me so many life skills and lessons that I missed in other treatment centers I’ve been too. My favorite thing about Akua is the family environment it has and a huge part of that is the Akua Alumni program and especially Camille. Having someone there to support and check on you right when you get out of treatment and throughout your time after has saved me so many times. The friends I’ve made here at Akua I know I will have for life and I’m grateful that the people in charge like Eamon, Grant, Khalia, Alicia, and Rob also go above and beyond for supporting the clients. I would highly recommend this outpatient program to anyone who is looking for a safe transition after a residential program or is just in need of some extra support in getting sober.

You are amazing Kenneth! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Akua!

Tzu Jah

Wonderful experience.changed my life..LITERALLY!..BEST ALUMNI PROGRAM IN SAN DIEGO.

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Akua Strong – Mental Health & Addiction Outpatient Treatment San Diego