At Refresh Recovery, it does not. We are based in the heart of San Diego, and we are recognized nationally for compassionate dual diagnosis care.
Our team treats mental health and substance use together. Not separately. As a result, you get one plan, not two disconnected ones.
Every clinician is licensed. Every method is evidence-based. And most major insurance is accepted — we verify your benefits at no cost to you.
That is the atmosphere we build at Refresh Recovery in San Diego.
Our team brings deep clinical training. We use the latest evidence-based therapy practices. Each plan is personalized to your story.
Unsure what your story is yet? Start with the early signs of a mental health problem. From there, we can tell you whether weekly therapy, an intensive program, or something in between is the right next step.
Biology matters. So does family history. So does income, social network, and the quality of your access to care.
Existing mental health conditions also raise the risk of new ones. For example, untreated anxiety often leads to depression. Untreated depression often leads to substance use.
No single factor causes a mental health condition. Instead, they stack. Therefore, treatment has to address the whole stack — not just the loudest symptom.
That is exactly what our team does.
The U.S. mental health system is at a turning point.
Demand is up. Provider supply is short. Community-based supports are thin. Care for children and teens lags far behind care for adults.
None of that is your fault. And none of it should be your problem to solve alone.
Refresh Recovery is one piece of the bigger picture — outpatient adult care, integrated for mental health and substance use, here in San Diego. If you are weighing options, our guide to what happens during an outpatient program walks through the day-to-day.
When alcohol or drugs show up alongside anxiety, depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder, treating one without the other rarely works.
That is why we treat both at once. This is dual diagnosis care — and it is the foundation of how we practice.
Your plan is built for you. Some clients start in our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) — five full days a week. Others step in at the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) level — 3 to 5 days, fewer hours per session.
The therapies you will use include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused care. Medication management is available when clinically indicated.
Most major insurance is accepted: Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Magellan, Beacon, and more. Not on the list? Reach out anyway. We can often still help.
That sounds obvious. In healthcare, it is not.
Our team brings deep experience in counseling, case management, prevention, and integrated dual diagnosis treatment. Specifically, we deliver PHP, IOP, individual therapy, group therapy, family sessions, and medication management. Every session is led by a licensed clinician — never a paraprofessional.
What does a real week look like? At the PHP level, programming runs five days a week, about six hours a day. At the IOP level, three to five days a week, three hours per session. Morning and evening tracks let your treatment fit around your job, school, or family.
Beyond the schedule, the work is relational. Your clinician will know your story. We build a plan you can actually sustain once the program ends.
Ready to talk? Reach out for a confidential assessment. We will verify your insurance, walk you through what your first week will look like, and answer every question. You do not have to navigate this alone.
Understanding mental health stigma is the first step toward healing.
When you begin mental health treatment in San Diego at Refresh Recovery, you receive a highly individualized, outpatient care plan designed around your specific clinical needs. Our programs focus on evidence-based therapies—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—and integrated dual diagnosis care to address both psychological symptoms and substance use in a supportive community setting.
Refresh Recovery provides structured yet flexible care through our San Diego outpatient programs. Because we are an outpatient facility, we do not offer residential stays or inpatient hospitalization. Instead, we provide comprehensive daytime programming that allows you to return home or to a supportive living environment each evening. If medical detox or 24/7 care is clinically necessary, our team will coordinate trusted referrals before you transition into our outpatient levels of care.
Our primary treatment tiers include:
Many individuals facing psychological distress also find themselves struggling with substance use as a way to cope. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), treating co-occurring disorders simultaneously leads to better, more sustainable recovery outcomes than attempting to treat each condition in isolation.
Our integrated approach means that whether you are engaging in our outpatient depression treatment or participating in an anxiety treatment program, we also actively address any underlying substance use. By combining these therapeutic efforts, we provide comprehensive co-occurring substance use treatment that targets the true root causes of your distress rather than just managing the surface symptoms.
While clinical diagnostic manuals categorize dozens of conditions, clients often ask, “what are the 4 types of mental health conditions most commonly treated?” These generally fall into four broad categories: mood disorders (such as major depression and bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (including generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and phobias), personality disorders (such as borderline personality disorder), and psychotic disorders (like schizophrenia). At Refresh Recovery, our outpatient mental health treatment focuses heavily on evidence-based care for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
Yes. At Refresh Recovery, our mental health treatment in San Diego is built entirely on a dual diagnosis framework. This means if you are experiencing co-occurring disorders—such as severe anxiety alongside alcohol use—our licensed clinicians will treat both conditions simultaneously during your PHP or IOP sessions. Integrated outpatient mental health treatment ensures that all aspects of your psychological and physical well-being are addressed together, maximizing your foundation for long-term, sustainable recovery.
