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Local Recovery Resources
A curated directory of trusted local and national resources, crisis lines, meetings, treatment, and community support serving San Diego County.
In an emergency, call 911. The resources below are free or low-cost, and most crisis support is available any time of day or night.
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Crisis & Emergency Lines
Free and confidential, available around the clock. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 first.
View (5)Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
San Diego County has one of the most active AA communities in California, with meetings every day across North County.
View (3)Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
NA holds meetings throughout San Diego County for anyone whose primary concern is drugs of any kind.
View (2)Alternative Recovery Programs
12-step isn't the only path. These science-based and faith-based options work well for many people, on their own or alongside other support.
View (4)Detox & Inpatient Treatment
For alcohol, benzodiazepine, and opioid dependence, medically supervised detox is often the safest first step. PMR provides detox and residential care in North County.
View (2)Outpatient & IOP Programs
Outpatient care lets people keep working or living at home while getting structured treatment. PMR offers PHP, IOP, and outpatient services in Carlsbad.
View (2)Therapists & Addiction Counselors
Individual therapy is a cornerstone of lasting recovery. These directories help you find licensed therapists in San Diego who specialize in addiction and dual diagnosis.
View (2)Family & Loved-One Support
Addiction affects the whole family, so families need their own support. These free groups and resources are for you.
View (4)Veteran Recovery Resources
Veterans face unique paths into addiction and recovery. These resources are built for service members and their families.
View (3)Faith & Spiritual Communities
For many people, faith communities offer connection and meaning that strengthen recovery. PMR respects each person's path.
View (2)Sober Living & Housing
Structured, substance-free housing gives early recovery the stability it needs. By the Sea Recovery, operated by Present Moments Recovery Group, provides separate men-only Structured Sober Living in San Marcos.
View (2)Movement, Yoga & Wellness
The body heals alongside the mind. Movement and mindfulness are part of a whole-person recovery, and free or low-cost options are everywhere in San Diego.
View (2)County & Government Programs
Public agencies offer treatment access, licensing information, and ongoing support, including for those without private insurance.
View (3)Telehealth & Online Recovery
When getting to a meeting is hard, online recovery communities and virtual meetings are available around the clock.
View (3)Crisis & Emergency Lines
Free and confidential, available around the clock. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 first.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone in distress, by call or text.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information service, 24/7, in English and Spanish.
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
24/7 mental health and substance use crisis support and referrals for San Diego County.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support any time, day or night.
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential 24/7 support for veterans and their families. Dial 988, then press 1.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
San Diego County has one of the most active AA communities in California, with meetings every day across North County.
AA San Diego Central Office
The hub for AA activity in San Diego County: meeting directory, literature, and referrals. Answered 24/7.
7075 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
North Coastal Area Intergroup (NCAI)
AA intergroup serving North County, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, and San Marcos. Full schedule online.
AA Worldwide Meeting Finder
The official AA meeting finder for in-person and online meetings anywhere, including San Diego County.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
NA holds meetings throughout San Diego County for anyone whose primary concern is drugs of any kind.
San Diego/Imperial Counties NA
Regional NA service with a complete local meeting schedule and a 24-hour helpline.
NA Worldwide Meeting Search
Official Narcotics Anonymous meeting finder for in-person and virtual meetings.
Alternative Recovery Programs
12-step isn't the only path. These science-based and faith-based options work well for many people, on their own or alongside other support.
SMART Recovery
A science-based, self-empowering alternative to 12-step, with local and online meetings.
Refuge Recovery
A mindfulness- and Buddhist-inspired approach to recovery, with meetings in San Diego.
LifeRing Secular Recovery
A secular, abstinence-based network focused on personal empowerment.
Celebrate Recovery
A Christ-centered, 12-step-based recovery program hosted by churches across the county.
Detox & Inpatient Treatment
For alcohol, benzodiazepine, and opioid dependence, medically supervised detox is often the safest first step. PMR provides detox and residential care in North County.
Present Moments Recovery, Detox & Residential
Residential Detox and Withdrawal Management plus residential treatment in a home-like setting in San Marcos. Withdrawal-management services include 24-hour support from trained residential staff, structured symptom and health monitoring, physician-directed Incidental Medical Services, and medication support when clinically appropriate.
SAMHSA Treatment Locator (findtreatment.gov)
Search licensed detox and inpatient programs anywhere in the country.
Outpatient & IOP Programs
Outpatient care lets people keep working or living at home while getting structured treatment. PMR offers PHP, IOP, and outpatient services in Carlsbad.
Present Moments Recovery, PHP / IOP / OP
Partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services with the same team that handles detox and residential.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
DHCS Substance Use Treatment Locator
California's official directory of licensed and certified outpatient providers.
Therapists & Addiction Counselors
Individual therapy is a cornerstone of lasting recovery. These directories help you find licensed therapists in San Diego who specialize in addiction and dual diagnosis.
Psychology Today Therapist Finder
Filter San Diego therapists by specialty, insurance, and approach, with photos and bios.
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Locator
Find mental health and substance use treatment providers, including those who accept Medicaid.
Family & Loved-One Support
Addiction affects the whole family, so families need their own support. These free groups and resources are for you.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Free peer support for the families and friends of people who struggle with alcohol. Meetings across San Diego.
Nar-Anon Family Groups
Free peer support for those affected by a loved one's drug use.
NAMI San Diego
Mental health support, education, and family programs for individuals and families.
PMR Family Guide
Our own step-by-step guide for families: what to do before you call, if a loved one says no, and the first 30 days.
Veteran Recovery Resources
Veterans face unique paths into addiction and recovery. These resources are built for service members and their families.
VA San Diego Healthcare System
Substance use and mental health treatment for enrolled veterans throughout San Diego County.
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential 24/7 crisis support for veterans. Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255.
PMR Veteran Care
Veteran-owned, with treatment that understands service, trauma, and the road home.
Faith & Spiritual Communities
For many people, faith communities offer connection and meaning that strengthen recovery. PMR respects each person's path.
Celebrate Recovery
A Christ-centered 12-step recovery ministry with groups at churches across North County.
The Salvation Army San Diego
Faith-based rehabilitation and recovery support services in the San Diego region.
Sober Living & Housing
Structured, substance-free housing gives early recovery the stability it needs. By the Sea Recovery, operated by Present Moments Recovery Group, provides separate men-only Structured Sober Living in San Marcos.
By the Sea Recovery
By the Sea Recovery, operated by Present Moments Recovery Group, provides separate men-only Structured Sober Living in San Marcos. When appropriate, PMR can help coordinate an inquiry. BTS housing is not PMR clinical treatment.
By the Sea Recovery Structured Sober Living
Separate structured drug- and alcohol-free housing, coordinated through By the Sea Recovery where appropriate; it is not a clinical treatment level and is not currently CARF accredited. CARF no longer accredits sober-living environments.
Movement, Yoga & Wellness
The body heals alongside the mind. Movement and mindfulness are part of a whole-person recovery, and free or low-cost options are everywhere in San Diego.
The Phoenix
A free sober active community offering fitness, climbing, yoga, and social events for people in recovery.
YMCA of San Diego County
Affordable fitness, pools, and wellness programs across the county, with financial assistance available.
County & Government Programs
Public agencies offer treatment access, licensing information, and ongoing support, including for those without private insurance.
San Diego County Behavioral Health Services
County behavioral health programs, access, and resources for substance use and mental health.
California DHCS
State licensing information and a statewide substance use treatment locator.
FindTreatment.gov
SAMHSA's confidential, anonymous national treatment and recovery locator.
Telehealth & Online Recovery
When getting to a meeting is hard, online recovery communities and virtual meetings are available around the clock.
In The Rooms
A free online recovery community with dozens of live virtual meetings every day across many fellowships.
SMART Recovery Online
Daily online meetings, a 24/7 chat room, and message-board support.
AA Online Intergroup
A directory of online AA meetings available at every hour of the day.
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