About Upac New Leaf Recovery Center
UPAC Expanding Horizons is part of the UPAC nonprofit organization in San Diego, California, that offers outpatient addiction treatment services. Expanding Horizons is one of the newest programs at this facility. It’s the first outpatient substance use disorder treatment program designed only for transition aged youth in San Diego. Adults who are 18 to 29 years old can receive recovery services that are specific to their needs. UPAC is short for Union of Pan Asian Communities, and their staff can provide treatment to individuals in over 20 different languages.
The services offered in Expanding Horizons include group counseling, individual counseling and case management. They also provide artistic expression groups weekly to help promote healing. Peer support specialists are also available to help guide you toward achieving your recovery goals. In addition to these services, medication assisted treatment (MAT) is provided. The types of medication that clinicians might prescribe to you include methadone, naltrexone, Brixadi and buprenorphine. These medications decrease cravings so you’re less likely to use substances. The staff members take special care to make sure these medications don’t cause a “high.” Staff also strive to make their care gender specific, trauma informed and family centered.
Their program services are available to individuals within the age range who have no insurance. With care made affordable, you have more funds to enjoy attractions across the city such as the San Diego Zoo and Belmont Park. As you’re going through recovery, you can enjoy all that San Diego has to offer, from warm weather to parks, beaches and attractions.
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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.
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.
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.
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Aftercare Support
12-Step
24-Hour Clinical Care
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Partial Hospitalization Program
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
For clients who are struggling with ambivalence toward change, motivational interviewing in California can help strengthen their commitment to change. Using a conversational method, the therapist helps you explore your motivations and empowers you to make the changes you desire.
Staff

Margaret Iwanaga Penrose
President and Chief Executive Officer

Annette Phan Delcamp
Chief Financial Officer

Lisa Bertelle, LMFT
Director of Mental Health Services

Courtney Boatman, LMFT
Director of Addiction Treatment and Recovery Services

Josh Zhang, LMFT
Director of Mental Health Services
Contact Information
3539 College Ave
San Diego, CA 92115