Treatment Programs at MDCR Rehab
Culturally responsive treatment programs honoring the diverse backgrounds and traditions of San Diego's recovery community.
Medical Detox
Our medically supervised detox program at MDCR Rehab lasts 3 to 7 days and provides round-the-clock physician oversight. Located on Fifth Avenue in the Hillcrest neighborhood, our 61-bed facility ensures that every individual receives culturally attuned care from a team of 131 dedicated professionals. We offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) tailored to the substance involved, whether that is alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, fentanyl, or other substances.
Our clinical staff understands that withdrawal affects people differently based on their background, language, and life experience. We provide multilingual intake support and adapt medical protocols to honor each persons cultural health practices, ensuring comfort and dignity from day one.
Residential Treatment
Our residential treatment program runs 30 to 90 days and is built around the belief that lasting recovery must respect who you are. At MDCR Rehab, residential clients live in private rooms or shared suites on our Hillcrest campus, engaging daily in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and art therapy. Creative expression is central to healing here, with dedicated studio time for visual art, music, and creative writing woven into every week.
With 131 staff members serving 61 beds, our client-to-staff ratio allows for truly individualized treatment plans. Dietary preferences, spiritual practices, and family structures are all incorporated into the care framework. Over our 9 years of operation, we have supported more than 6,600 individuals through residential recovery.
Outpatient Program
Our outpatient program spans 8 to 12 weeks and is designed for individuals transitioning from residential care or those whose responsibilities make full-time treatment impractical. Sessions meet multiple times per week at our Fifth Avenue location, focusing on relapse prevention, individual counseling, and group therapy. Clients continue applying CBT and trauma-focused CBT skills in real-world settings while maintaining accountability through structured check-ins.
We schedule sessions at flexible times so that work, school, and family obligations remain manageable. Culturally responsive group therapy allows participants to share experiences with others who understand their background, strengthening the peer support that research shows is essential for sustained sobriety.
Dual Diagnosis
Nearly half of all people with a substance use disorder also live with a co-occurring mental health condition. Our dual diagnosis program at MDCR Rehab treats both simultaneously, using an integrated approach that combines psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapeutic modalities including DBT, EMDR, and individual counseling.
Cultural identity can shape how someone experiences mental illness and whether they feel safe seeking help. Our clinicians are trained in culturally informed assessment, ensuring that conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder are identified accurately regardless of a clients cultural framework. Treatment plans address the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Wake-Up & Mindful Morning Routine |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM | Art Therapy Studio Session |
| 10:00 AM | Individual Counseling or Group Therapy |
| 11:30 AM | Creative Writing Workshop |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM | Music Therapy Session |
| 3:00 PM | CBT / DBT Skills Group |
| 4:30 PM | Recreation (Basketball, Yoga, Swimming) |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:00 PM | Peer Support Circle & Reflection |
| 8:30 PM | Free Time / Journaling |
| 10:00 PM | Lights Out |
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Individual Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-Focused CBT
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
- Art Therapy
Substances We Treat
- Alcohol
- Opioids
- Amphetamines
- Benzodiazepines
- GHB
- Crack Cocaine
- Heroin
- Fentanyl
- Cocaine
Amenities
- Private Rooms
- Shared Suites
- Creative Arts Studio
- Family Picnic Grounds
- Basketball Court
- Yoga Pavilion
- Desert Hiking Trails
- Swimming Pool
- Sauna
- Outdoor Fire Pit
Find the Right Program for You
Our clinical team will help determine the best level of care for your needs.