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7050 Parkway Drive La Mesa, CA 91942
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About Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System locations

The inpatient program is for adults 18 and older. They have medical detox, and they emphasize rapid stabilization. You’ll have an individualized plan of care after a thorough psychiatric assessment. In the inpatient program, you’ll have an intensive level of treatment that includes group therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy. You’ll also have medication management if necessary. You’ll learn anger management and address any post traumatic stress disorder and trauma you may have.

While in the inpatient program, you’ll work on identifying triggers that cause you to use your substance of choice. You’ll learn better coping skills to help prevent relapse. These skills include relaxation training so you learn to take a beat and not be triggered.

After the inpatient program, you may still need some structure and therapy. You can transition to the partial hospitalization program (PHP). In the PHP, you’ll have support and structure during the day but be able to return home to friends and family in the evenings.

When you’re ready, you’ll move from the PHP to an intensive outpatient program (IOP). An IOP allows more flexibility and less structure but still offers a supportive setting to help you maintain sobriety. You’ll have fewer sessions and can participate in a morning, afternoon, or evening program. The IOP is a 12 week program and treatment is scheduled in three hour blocks.

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Latest Reviews

joseph silva
3 weeks ago on Google
5
Staff is exceptional, and structured programs. I would be dead if it were not for API. I know I will never be cured. But is comforting that I know API is one call away.
Tati_Pooch
3 weeks ago on Google
5
API changed my life for the better! when I first walked in the door I was so angry and stuck in my own ways. I had no skills on how to navigate through life. I challenged the staff, pushed and pulled. The staff stayed consistent and were so empathetic and graceful. I reached a point where I couldn’t hide and API took the mask off. When that happened my real healing began. I was able to accomplish things I didn’t think I could mentally. DBT and CBT helped drastically. Kim and her whole team are some of the best clinicians and therapists I have come across. I am so grateful for what they have done for me in this period of my life. They truly impacted me and gave me a second chance to live a happy fulfilling life. Highly recommended. What you put in is what you will get out of it, putting in the work is worth it.
Noah Conway
1 month ago on Google
5
Spent a lot of time at API over the years both outpatient and inpatient, and they truly have some of the most caring, attentive, and knowledgeable staff in the behavioral health system here in San Diego. They have stood by me at my worst, and are here now with me at my best cheering me on every step of the way. Every step forward and back they have been so supportive through all my craziness. I will forever be grateful for the people at API helping me get back on me feet.
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Noah! Your kind words about our staff mean the world to us. We want all of our clients to feel supported every step of the way, and it is wonderful to hear you describe the unwavering support you received through the highs and lows of your journey. We are rooting for you!
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Accepted Insurance

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System locations works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

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.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient programs are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare. Alvarado Parkway Institute offers a wide variety of outpatient programs in multiple locations throughout San Diego, La Mesa, and El Cajon. Outpatient programs are designed to promote recovery by clients and staff working together as a team to address symptoms, identifying common goals for treatment, and by developing strategies to avoid relapse and hospitalization.

inpatient iconInpatient

Inpatient rehab provides intensive treatment for clients exiting detox, those in early recovery, and those at an elevated risk of relapse. Unlike outpatient drug rehab, clients receiving inpatient care reside at the facility for the duration of the program. The length of stay may range from two weeks to 18 months or more, depending on the client's needs and the program's design. Inpatient treatment typically involves extensive addiction education and recovery-focused life skills training.

aftercare iconAftercare 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.

partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program

Located at the main hospital campus. The partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don't require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for ~ 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals. The PHP program provides structured treatment for clients who have completed inpatient programming or for individuals in need of intensive care to avoid hospitalization or re-hospitalization

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

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.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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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.
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Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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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.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation. As healthcare professionals Alvarado Parkway Institute - Parkway Drive promotes family involvement in their patients' care. Watching a loved one struggle with mental illness or addiction is difficult. Patients are encouraged on admission and throughout their stay to include family members in making healthcare discussions and planning for the future. Despite their encouragement, consent is not always granted to staff to be able to communicate with families. The severity of the symptoms experienced often contributes to the patient's unwillingness to openly share information about their situation. Strict federal and state laws regarding patient privacy require that the patient provide the facility with consent to speak to anyone about their care and treatment or even acknowledge a patient's presence in their facility.

Substances can prevent the absorption of nutrients and cause damage to your body's systems. Nutrition therapy in California addresses the deficiencies in vitamins and minerals that are caused by substance abuse.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Amenities

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  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

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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7050 Parkway Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942

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Reviews of Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System locations

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Alex G
3 weeks ago
5

I did outpatient at this location and I was blessed to have Meghan as my primary counselor and case manager, I was able to get my life going in a positive direction with the assistance of everyone who works at this facility. I am truly grateful for everything they have done for me. They are understanding and always had my best interest in mind. I appreciated their suggestions and like how they are available for any of your needs. Thank you Meghan and everyone who works here.

Elijah Wright
3 weeks ago
5

I had a great time attending the IOP outpatient program through Alvarado Parkway Institute. All of the case managers are great to work with and the whole experience was very inviting to work through without fear or judgement. 10/10 would recommend this place.

Fae Lee
3 weeks ago
1

Overall : Anyone you genuinely care about should stay away from here. It is unnecessary to not allow people with food intolerances to eat as well. Yelling at patients for trying to obtain food, especially when they are recovering from an eating disorder is unacceptable in my opinion and most logical people's minds as well. Not only this was an issue, although I am grateful for the few genuinely kind people I met in my forced time here. Being here genuinely made me worse and a lot of your staff did not respect or even treat me as a person. Which really makes me hate myself even more. I may have gained 2 pounds because most of what I was eating was sugar packets, as well as a few apples, plain lettuce, or raw onions so I did not starve entirely no worries, but most of that is not healthy weight to be gaining. No one should feel the need to survive off sugar. Also many staff there were unnecessarily rude whenever I asked for basic necessities and that was really stressful and confusing and makes me feel like I am not worth existing. I already struggled with bad beliefs like this before I got here. Last but certainly not least, at discharge nothing was properly explained to me and it was extremely stressful to be dropped off at the wrong facility. I was told I was being taken to the ER where my car was but it was over a 9 hour walk away from the location transport took me to, which I was not physically capable of as I have a lot of physical issues the facility had been made aware of. that were also worsened in my stay here. Almost no staff cared about my heart problems, or other physical concerns while I was there as well. I had to ask a random chiropractors office how to even use Uber, as I am genuinely autistic and did not know what to do. I do not know if y'all think the way you treat patients is funny to you, but I am a real person in real pain, and your facility did not help me. I may have "behavioral" problems but I can figure those out myself, I was raised and still try to help care for my bipolar mother with psychosis and I apologize if that means I do not act the same as people who's parents were not mentally ill. I hope my mother or anyone like her never go anywhere near your facilities.

Jennifer Lee
3 weeks ago
1

My autistic adult child just stayed here and you guys did not feed her or care for her properly at all. Your facility was very clearly biased and does not treat people well. My child did not deserve to be mistreated as she is a very kind individual. She even called you about wanting to donate some of her own clothes, as she was not given proper attire to keep her safe during her stay. Yet apparently the facility "has too many clothes to accept donations currently", then why would you not clothe her?? No one should be treated this poorly or to not be given food is just not human. Please treat your patients like people. With love, a mother.

joseph silva
3 weeks ago
5

Staff is exceptional, and structured programs. I would be dead if it were not for API. I know I will never be cured. But is comforting that I know API is one call away.

Response from the owner
We appreciate your review, Joseph! We are so glad that our staff and programs have been helpful to you on your journey, and we want you to know that we are always here for you.
Tati_Pooch
3 weeks ago
5

API changed my life for the better! when I first walked in the door I was so angry and stuck in my own ways. I had no skills on how to navigate through life. I challenged the staff, pushed and pulled. The staff stayed consistent and were so empathetic and graceful. I reached a point where I couldn’t hide and API took the mask off. When that happened my real healing began. I was able to accomplish things I didn’t think I could mentally. DBT and CBT helped drastically. Kim and her whole team are some of the best clinicians and therapists I have come across. I am so grateful for what they have done for me in this period of my life. They truly impacted me and gave me a second chance to live a happy fulfilling life. Highly recommended. What you put in is what you will get out of it, putting in the work is worth it.

Response from the owner
Tati, thank you for sharing your experience! It is wonderful to hear of the growth and progress you experienced during your time with us. It is never easy to heal, and you should be proud of the work you have put into making positive change in your life. We are so happy that our staff was able to support and guide you throughout your experience, and we wish you the very best in your future.
Noah Conway
1 month ago
5

Spent a lot of time at API over the years both outpatient and inpatient, and they truly have some of the most caring, attentive, and knowledgeable staff in the behavioral health system here in San Diego. They have stood by me at my worst, and are here now with me at my best cheering me on every step of the way. Every step forward and back they have been so supportive through all my craziness. I will forever be grateful for the people at API helping me get back on me feet.

Response from the owner
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Noah! Your kind words about our staff mean the world to us. We want all of our clients to feel supported every step of the way, and it is wonderful to hear you describe the unwavering support you received through the highs and lows of your journey. We are rooting for you!
Joshua Mascari
1 month ago
5

API has been a life saver. From the very beginning my experience here has been has been nothing but positive and informative. The staff here are highly dedicated and experienced. If you are struggling please look no further. A+

Response from the owner
Joshua, we really appreciate your review! It is great to hear that you had a positive experience with us right from the start. We are proud that our team was helpful to you, and we wish you the best in your future!
Jamie Espino
1 month ago
5

Response from the owner
Thank you for giving us five stars, Jamie!
Ashley Camarena
1 month ago
5

Response from the owner
Ashley, thank you for the five-star review!
Add A
2 months ago
4

This place was nice during the outpatient program I was in. My job kind of during seemed me into going to get help, though honestly I had spoken to my supervisor in the hope to seek help, though mentioning thoughts of self harm get you instantly taken to help. Not the best beginning. Anyways, the intake process was scary. Due to lack of space I was in the "intense" area of the facility for a night. That was the toughest night I've had. Either way the doctor didn't think I needed to be there, had me go into the outpatient group/program. It was really good. So this is mostly what I'm focusing on. The group was nice, inviting and really helped me think and learn of tools to use to better manage my anxiety and depression. I learned that neither are bad in a sense, a part of human nature, and generally that rather than fighting the feelings, to her understand them. I won't say it's a magic solution, it took a lot out of me, but in the end I certainly know I'm doing better. Even slowly working my way off my medicine and better noticing the signs of potential episodes or anxiety attacks. I really liked the outpatient program. Better than the years of one in one therapy I had through my usual medical provider.

Response from the owner
We are so glad to know of your improvement. We strive to provide comfortable and quality care to each of our clients, and we understand that our inpatient services may have been more intensive than you needed and we are pleased that you found the outpatient program beneficial. We recognize that a journey to improved wellness can have challenges, and we appreciate the opportunity to support you.
Deidre Pauline Tait
2 months ago
5

Craig Diamond is awesome! He was my therapist at another location. He is kind, cares and a happy person. He really listens to his patients and lets them know that it's okay to be happy admist everything going on in life. Everyone there is lucky to have him help you.

Response from the owner
Thank you for the kind words, Deidre! We are excited to have Craig Diamond on our team!
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