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San Diego Rescue Mission

120 Elm St
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego Rescue Mission - Haven of Hope CA 92138

About San Diego Rescue Mission

The residential program focuses on providing holistic treatment services that address the mind, body, and spirit. This program is for those who are experiencing homelessness, are close to homelessness, are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and who may be experiencing mental health concerns. They are not traditional drug rehab centers or traditional psychiatric treatment centers, so individuals may also be connected to others in the community who can support them. Parenting classes, life skills classes, therapy, and children’s educational programming are provided. Before completing the program, women will be connected with housing resources and they will begin to create a solid plan for their ongoing well-being upon leaving the residential center.

Women are encouraged to continue with any type of treatment and services that are available to them that have helped them improve their well-being and the well-being of their children. Upon completing the residential program, women often continue into an aftercare phase of treatment.

San Diego Rescue Mission Haven of Hope provides treatment to individuals who would otherwise be unable to afford care services. If a person wants to use insurance for any type of treatment, they are encouraged to contact their provider because out-of-network benefits may vary.

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Latest Reviews

Reynaldo Adonis
4 weeks ago on Google
5
Every day here , is everything gonna be alright. Cause, the Angels of God always guide me up through the right direction. Amen.
Charles
6 months ago on Google
5
Ok I've graduated from their one year program, and things are ok, I came back a 1 1/2 later I was able to sign up for kitchen volunteer work. I'd love if I could get a permanent position there, Very Good christain program.
Response from the owner3 days ago
Charles, Thank you for your update and kind words. Please be sure to check out our careers page at sdrescue.org for current job openings.
Erik “The Solution” Calderon
6 months ago on Google
5
I feel that we're doing a great job. If I would have focused on my recovery I think we would already be in New york.I was letting my personal views of my brother #JuanCarlosRodarteBerber death.Get it in the way of my recovery george um, nevada, disability for social security will be contacting you.You're the only one I forgot to mention when it comes to our recovery & and cass in Phoenix Arizona
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Levels of Care

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

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.

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

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.

Clinical Services

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.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Staff

Donnie Dee

President and CEO

Edvin Liku

Senior Vice President of Operations

Paul Armstrong

Vice President of Programs

Michelle Le Beau

Senior Vice President of Development & Community Engagement

Laura Bertagnolli

Vice President of Finance

Becca Phelps

Vice President of Administration & Culture

Luis Sanchez

Director of Social Services

Carla Vanegas

Director of Outreach

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact San Diego Rescue Mission.

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120 Elm St
San Diego, CA 92101

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3.28 (97 reviews)
Reynaldo Adonis
4 weeks ago
5

Every day here , is everything gonna be alright. Cause, the Angels of God always guide me up through the right direction. Amen.

Susan Parks
1 month ago
1

DO NOT DONATE MONEY TO THIS PLACE!! They claim to be a ministry, a Godly organization, but they run more like a prison and a business, and force religion on people! If you don't bow to their will and their controlling methods, they kick you out on the street with no warning and little time to gather your possessions! Jesus does NOT function this way, or treat people in need this way! It is all about control with these people.

Lyra Finch
6 months ago
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From a donor’s perspective, it’s important to trust that time, money, and support lead to meaningful, lasting change. However, there appears to be a gap between what the residential program presents and what it consistently delivers. When individuals complete a year-long program and still struggle with long-term stability, it raises concerns about its effectiveness. The program highlights success stories of people employed within the organization, which is encouraging, but without recent examples of graduates thriving independently, the overall impact remains unclear. While the residential program provides structure and faith based classes, its practical skill building is limited. There are some classes, but they are not sufficient to prepare participants for real world independence. Spiritual growth is valuable, but it cannot replace consistent development in job readiness, financial stability, and long term planning. The internal work structure builds routine, but it does not translate into real job opportunities outside the program. Communication and support are inconsistent. Programs serving vulnerable populations require reliability and accountability this doesn’t mean perfection, but it does require consistent follow through. There are also concerns around privacy and professionalism, as well as messaging that can come across as dismissive toward individuals who struggle, rather than supportive. At its core, the residential program functions more like a one-year shelter than a comprehensive pathway to independence. Shelter is important but presenting it as more than it can consistently deliver creates a disconnect. Programs like this should align their promises with measurable, long-term outcomes.

Response from the owner
Thank you for sharing this, Lyra. We take feedback like this seriously, especially from donors who care about long term impact.

You’re right to ask whether programs like ours truly lead to lasting stability. Over the last three years, we’ve helped more than 900 individuals end their homelessness. But we also recognize that today’s job market makes long term independence harder to sustain.

To address this, we’ve strengthened our focus on job readiness and practical pathways to employment, so our students are better prepared for the realities they’ll face after the program.

We also hear your concerns about consistency and communication. That matters, and we’re committed to continuing to improve. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

If you’re open to it, we’d value a direct conversation. Someone from our team would be thrilled to share about our revamped Education & Job Readiness Program (and outcomes.)

Thank you again for your honesty.
Charles
6 months ago
5

Ok I've graduated from their one year program, and things are ok, I came back a 1 1/2 later I was able to sign up for kitchen volunteer work. I'd love if I could get a permanent position there, Very Good christain program.

Response from the owner
Charles, Thank you for your update and kind words. Please be sure to check out our careers page at sdrescue.org for current job openings.
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