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Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center

San Diego, CA

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Veterans · Military Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Adolescent · Teen Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults

Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in San Diego, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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Need help choosing the right program?

Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center

  • Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in San Diego, CA

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center

The Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center, located near the Iris Avenue Transit Center, specializes in treating adults aged 18 and older who are dealing with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders. Their comprehensive, community-based services include behavioral health and psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual and group counseling, peer support, case management, care coordination, mobile outreach, and crisis intervention. Additionally, they offer assistance with education and employment services to support clients' holistic recovery journeys.
As part of the Community Research Foundation, Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center offers integrated, strength-based, culturally competent, and trauma-informed care. The center actively involves clients in goal-setting and encourages family and significant others to participate in the recovery process. Committed to accessibility, Maria Sardiñas provides services in English and Spanish, accepts Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal/Medicare dual insurance, and uninsured individuals, ensuring no one is denied care due to inability to pay.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient

Therapy approaches

Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy

Age groups accepted

Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support services

Housing services, Mentoring/peer support

Facility operation

Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Coverage details →

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Coverage details →

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

1465 30th St K, San Diego, CA 92154

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Facility direct line

(619) 428-1000

Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (619) 428-1000 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center?
Call the facility directly at (619) 428-1000 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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