I am currently a patient at Eldorado's Euclid medical. I have been with them for around 3 years and this center has transformed my life from an active heroin iv addict and a life of a constant drug seeking behavior to a life without heroin and no more drug seeking behavio ...
About Eldorado Community Service Centers
Eldorado Community Service Centers is a community based nonprofit clinic that offers outpatient substance use treatment services at its San Diego location on Euclid Avenue. The center specializes in opioid treatment using narcotics replacement therapy and counseling and welcomes walk in patients for accessible care.
As part of a broader integrated healthcare model, Eldorado combines medical services, behavioral health support and substance use disorder treatment to promote long term recovery within the San Diego community.
Opioid Treatment and Medication Assisted Recovery in San Diego
Eldorado focuses on helping individuals manage opioid use disorder through structured outpatient care. The clinic provides narcotics replacement therapy with scheduled dosing hours on weekdays and weekends, along with individualized counseling services that address physical dependence and contributing behavioral factors.
Treatment blends evidence based medication assisted therapy with ongoing counseling support. This approach allows patients to stabilize while developing coping skills and practical long term recovery strategies. Walk in access and early morning hours are designed to reduce barriers to care and fit into daily routines. Services are available in English and Spanish.
Integrated Care for Comprehensive Support
In addition to substance use treatment, Eldorado operates within an integrated care framework that addresses medical and behavioral health needs alongside addiction recovery. This coordinated model allows patients to receive support for co occurring mental health concerns and overall wellness.
As treatment progresses, clients can access referrals to community resources, continued care planning, and aftercare services that support long term stability and independence. Eldorado Community Service Centers serves the San Diego area through outpatient services at its Euclid Avenue location, with clinic, counseling, and dosing hours available on weekdays and weekends. The center accepts Medicare, Medi Cal and other insurance plans and also offers sliding scale payment options.
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Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN
Latest Reviews
You can only go 630-1030 on the weekends. I found this out by showing up late, maybe give patients a heads up about weekend hours from the jump!
Excellent hours, above & beyond the levels of care, compassion, friendliness & even more than helpful in the ways of guidance that you are given from the staff members,receptionists, couselors, nurses, & most importantly the facilitie's doctors. Very fast & polite service & equally or better provided attitudes to all patients that come in & go for their couseling &/or treatment. Best overall clinic, treatment center for M.A.T. in all senses & forms you can get in all of San Diego County! Also, in case I didn't state it, the place accepts Medi-Cal FYI just need a current B.I.C. (Benefits Identification Card) as well as a valid California I.D. card either Driver License or Identification Card.
Good Luck!
I was kinda scared when I was referred here because there were few reviews and most of them were a negative light cast upon this place. I called, and that kinda only further poured in more fear because the lady on the phone wasn't rude but just sort of curt. But I went in spite of it all and tonight (after nine days of being a patient here) I can say that I have never made a decision this good in my life.
Intake for new patients is only weekdays from 9 to 12. From the very second I walked up the sidewalk leading to the building itself, I was greeted by a couple of the other patients. I got to the front door unsure if this was the right place and having a second mind, but the security guard (who I now am lucky enough to have an amazing acquaintanceship with) walked up to me, told me it's okay and asked if I was looking for the clinic. I told him yeah if this is the detox place. He walked me up to the front desk and talked to the check-in lady for me. He wished me luck and returned outside.
All of the receptionists I've come across here are really nice (once you've been here four times, they actually take the time to learn your name and put it to your face the minute you walk in.) My first counselor was just the sweetest woman who made me feel infinitely less scared about being here, as is my second counselor who is also so encouraging. I'm so grateful for how well my counselors are able to educate me on this entire process and journey;they're so amazingly good at putting my fears and lingering apprehensions to rest. Their LCSW is a very professional woman and has such a calming demeanor. The guys who took my vitals were really easy to get along with and made all the intake questions clear to understand; it's always nice to run into them when I'm passing through. The doctor was a really knowledgeable man who was polite and thorough, and he got to me in a super timely manner on both occasions that I've seen or needed review from him. The counselors who lead my group are just so caring and kind, and they've made me stop hating therapy/counseling which is something no therapist has ever been able to do. All of the people who dispense the medication are nice enough to listen to your concerns and offer solid advice. Some of them learn you by last name as well.
The only thing that I absolutely hate about this place is how rude some of the other patients are when it comes to using the bathroom; you can hardly do a UA in peace without someone banging/hard knocking and freaking shouting at you through the door and it's usually a man which is just wrongfully frightening for me. I hate that there's only two bathrooms but the real issue is the lack of decency and patience exhibited by those few patients. For the most part though, majority of the other patients are friendly, kind and sociable, and that helps to make coming here every day a lot easier. All in all, I'm so happy I didn't let the bad reviews stop me from finding the great help I had long cried for. Even when I move to a different area, I still plan to continue here because I don't think I'll find a place I feel more at home at than here.
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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.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) 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.
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
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.
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.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
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.
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.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.
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.
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.
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.
Accreditations
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
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Contact Information
1733 Euclid Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
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