Way Back

2516 A Street, San Diego, California, 92102

Levels of care: Detox, Residential Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) +2 more
Accreditation: State Licensed
Insurance: Medicaid, Medicare
Languages: English, Spanish

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

Way Back is a men-only treatment program located in San Diego, California, offering a mid-sized setting of 26 to 50 beds. It is set up for men addressing stimulant use, including those who are part of a couple seeking care together. The program incorporates surfing as an activity alongside its clinical offerings.

Treatment draws on SMART Recovery, an approach used by only a handful of nearby facilities, paired with mindfulness-based therapy. Financing and payment plans are available to help manage costs, a feature offered by a relatively small number of area providers. Together, these elements point to a program built around a specific, more structured recovery framework for men.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring DisordersChronic Pain

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsCocaineMethamphetamineBenzodiazepinesStimulantsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)EMDRMotivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-FocusedMindfulness

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-Based12-StepNon-12-StepTrauma-InformedHarm ReductionSMART Recovery

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsVeterans / MilitaryCouples

Age Groups

Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Men Only

Languages

EnglishSpanish

Levels of care

✓Detox
✕Inpatient
✓Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✕Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✕Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✕Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✕Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

MedicaidMedicare

Payment options

Financing / Payment PlansmedicaidmedicareState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

State Licensed

How this compares nearby

Among the 105 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of San Diego, this is one of:

4that use SMART Recovery
12that offer Mindfulness
12that run Men Only
18that treat Stimulants
23that accept Financing / Payment Plans

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Way Back offer?

Way Back offers Detox, Residential Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring and Aftercare / Continuing Care.

What conditions does Way Back treat?

Way Back treats PTSD / Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders and Chronic Pain.

What therapies does Way Back use?

Way Back offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused, and 1 others.

Is Way Back accredited?

Way Back lists accreditation from State Licensed.

What languages are spoken at Way Back?

Services are available in English and Spanish.

Who does Way Back serve?

Way Back lists programmes for Men, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Veterans / Military and Couples.