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Upac New Leaf Recovery Center

3539 College Ave San Diego, CA 92115
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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.

Latest Reviews

Katherine Chapman-Goll
8 months ago on Google
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Actually, UPAC sucks since you you closed New Leaf! They had such a good record and I can't get I support that I need, I relapsed! I keep trying to reach out to UPAC, they say they will call, never do
Katie Robinsin
2 years ago on Google
3
Professional and lots of help, but the rules and how long the treatment or funding and the variety of services and help offered isnt as much as some other OP programs
Victoria Thompson
3 years ago on Google
4
No parking so you have to find parking a few blocks away. But the services they provide are very helpful
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Accepted Insurance

Upac New Leaf Recovery Center 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

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
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.
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.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
During the first phase of recovery – detox – it is crucial to have 24-hour clinical care in California. This care provides constant monitoring in order to ensure your safely and comfort as you progress through the withdrawal process for drug or alcohol addiction. Licensed professionals prescribe medications to treat withdrawal symptoms and provide frequent monitoring to ensure your safely as addictive toxins leave your system.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
When addicted, quitting your drug of choice suddenly can be dangerous. That's why experts agree a medically assisted detox is the safest way to remove addictive substances from the body. Usually done in an inpatient setting, your vitals signs and overall well being are consistently monitored and rechecked in order to keep you safe and ensure the detox is successful.

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.
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Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

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.

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

Phone icon (619) 232-6454
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3539 College Ave
San Diego, CA 92115

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Katherine Chapman-Goll
8 months ago
1

Actually, UPAC sucks since you you closed New Leaf! They had such a good record and I can't get I support that I need, I relapsed! I keep trying to reach out to UPAC, they say they will call, never do

Katie Robinsin
3 years ago
3

Professional and lots of help, but the rules and how long the treatment or funding and the variety of services and help offered isnt as much as some other OP programs

Andrea
3 years ago
5

Rude Boy
3 years ago
5

👌🏼

Victoria Thompson
3 years ago
4

No parking so you have to find parking a few blocks away. But the services they provide are very helpful

Talitha Miller
3 years ago
5

Leon Nelson
3 years ago
5

Outpatient recovery

Mike Serna
4 years ago
5

Jim Wessel
4 years ago
5

The counseling is excilent. They help in every are of recovery.

Ty ODonnell
5 years ago
5

Geoffrey Morrison
5 years ago
1

No confidentiality here! I am in the midst of reporting a counselor for violating mine! Horrible abuse of trust!!!

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