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Community Research Foundation – New Vistas

734 10th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
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Community Research Foundation - New Vistas CA 92101

About Community Research Foundation – New Vistas

Community Research Foundation Behavioral Healthcare operates New Vistas Crisis Center, which is a location that provides START (short term acute residential treatment). The program is a voluntary short term program that serves as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization.

The program provides integrated mental health and co occurring substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in a comfortable home like setting. Clients can pay for the program with Medi-Cal and they accept uninsured or Medi-Cal eligible individuals. The program is located in San Diego, California.

Crisis Addiction and Mental Health Treatment in San Diego

The facility is conveniently located near I-5 and is only 10 minutes from the San Diego International Airport. It’s within walking distance of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter and various parks, which offer calming outdoor environments supportive of healing.

The average length of stay for clients in START is nine days, and treatment is for adults 18 and over who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Although they treat SUD, clients must have a primary mental health diagnosis to be admitted.

Tailored Mental Health and Addiction Services

Treatment is tailored to each individual’s unique situation. They offer life skills education, medication management and individual and group therapy. Clients also engage in social activities and recreation to promote healing.

Additionally, the treatment team provides discharge planning that incorporates ongoing treatment services. Clients note the outstanding support and care at this facility. One client mentioned that it’s an “Excellent program. Terrific staff who go beyond the call of duty.”

Latest Reviews

Martin Ruiz
2 months ago on Google
5
Tuve una bonita experiencia? Me ayudaron mucho! Muchas Gracias por todo Bendiciones 🙏🙏🙏
Tyler Lopez Perez
3 months ago on Google
5
Outstanding Care and Support at New Vistas Crisis House I’ve been at New Vistas Crisis House for 11 days, and I can honestly say it has been a life-changing experience. The level of care and support they provide is beyond anything I’ve received elsewhere. From psychotherapy to psychotropic therapy, the mental health services here are top-notch, helping me regain stability and hope. What truly sets New Vistas apart is its compassionate and dedicated staff. The nursing team—Lulu, Kate, and Hillary—deserve a special shoutout for their kindness, professionalism, and unwavering support. They go above and beyond to make sure every individual feels heard and cared for. Daily group activities (three times a day!) provide a structured and encouraging environment for growth, healing, and connection. The entire team fosters a sense of community that makes the recovery process feel less isolating. One of the most incredible aspects of my stay was the help I received in acquiring housing—something I never expected but am deeply grateful for. New Vistas truly cares about long-term success, not just short-term stabilization. If you or a loved one ever need a place that prioritizes mental health, stability, and genuine care, I cannot recommend New Vistas Crisis House enough. Thank you to everyone who has made this experience so impactful!
Ed Gonzales
8 months ago on Google
5
Excellent program. Terrific staff who go beyond the call of duty. Highly recommend for anyone in need.
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Accepted Insurance

Community Research Foundation – New Vistas 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

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.

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Treatments

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.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

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.

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.

Staff

Linda Hammond, PhD, LMFT

President

William (Hobie) Hawthorne, PhD

Founder

James "Diego" Rogers, PsyD

Chief Executive Officer

Karen Wheeler, MSA, CPA

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Jack Farmer, PhD

Executive Vice President & Chief Administrive Officer

Paula Goncalves, PsyD

Executive Vice President

Mary Wheeler, LMFT

Senior VP of Clinical Operations

Dan Maccia, CPRP

VP of Residential Services & Clinical Training

Contact Information

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734 10th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

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Susan Bertram, BA
Edited by:
Eric Owens

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Reviews of Community Research Foundation – New Vistas

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4.1 (14 reviews)
Martin Ruiz
2 months ago
5

Tuve una bonita experiencia? Me ayudaron mucho! Muchas Gracias por todo Bendiciones 🙏🙏🙏

Tyler Lopez Perez
3 months ago
5

Outstanding Care and Support at New Vistas Crisis House I’ve been at New Vistas Crisis House for 11 days, and I can honestly say it has been a life-changing experience. The level of care and support they provide is beyond anything I’ve received elsewhere. From psychotherapy to psychotropic therapy, the mental health services here are top-notch, helping me regain stability and hope. What truly sets New Vistas apart is its compassionate and dedicated staff. The nursing team—Lulu, Kate, and Hillary—deserve a special shoutout for their kindness, professionalism, and unwavering support. They go above and beyond to make sure every individual feels heard and cared for. Daily group activities (three times a day!) provide a structured and encouraging environment for growth, healing, and connection. The entire team fosters a sense of community that makes the recovery process feel less isolating. One of the most incredible aspects of my stay was the help I received in acquiring housing—something I never expected but am deeply grateful for. New Vistas truly cares about long-term success, not just short-term stabilization. If you or a loved one ever need a place that prioritizes mental health, stability, and genuine care, I cannot recommend New Vistas Crisis House enough. Thank you to everyone who has made this experience so impactful!

Ed Gonzales
8 months ago
5

Excellent program. Terrific staff who go beyond the call of duty. Highly recommend for anyone in need.

Alex Herrera
9 months ago
5

The love and support I received, from staff helped me believe in me again. Thank you 😊 🙏

Cecelia S
1 year ago
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Elle Ellemm
1 year ago
1

Insurance fraud. Holding clients against their will. Denial of medication. We just wanted to get help. A woman had to be taken by ambulance because they denied her services.

Danell Seary
1 year ago
5

Joelle Elaine
1 year ago
5

I’m grateful for New Vistas Crisis House for literally saving my life. I was in a deep, dark hole and the care I received there was phenomenal. I especially want to shout out the medical staff; Mel, Valerie, one more lady whose name I cannot remember, and Dr. Waters. They made me feel heard and special. Even after I had discharged from New Vistas, I was able to call and rely on them for help. On the counseling/case management side, I felt like Anissa and Alma wanted to see the best possible future for me and I will be in their debt for the rest of my days.

Brandon Pearson
1 year ago
5

🙏🤖🤙!

Martin Talmadge
1 year ago
5

A J M
2 years ago
5

A. Jay M
2 years ago
5

This place took me in in the middle of a mental health crisis after I had nowhere to go and the hospital discharged me. Grateful for this opportunity and help!

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