About this facility
The Way Back offers supportive residential treatment for adult men recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. The 24-bed facility partners with San Diego County Behavioral Health Services and provides a structured, substance-free environment where men can work toward long-term stability through individualized care and peer support.
The Way Back provides a holistic and evidence-based approach to recovery, focusing on personal growth and stability. Clients take part in clinical and educational groups, mindfulness meditation, yoga, emotional regulation, and relapse prevention. They also receive individual therapy and treatment planning. With support from counselors and 12-Step, self-management and recovery training (SMART), and non-12 Step methods, clients learn to manage emotions, build healthy habits, and find new purpose. They guide each person through their journey, fostering a sense of community and accountability that helps residents maintain progress.
Residents at The Way Back live in a shared, home-like setting with access to communal spaces and supportive peer relationships. The facility offers shared rooms and bathrooms, nutritious meals, and comfortable indoor and outdoor areas for relaxation and group activities. Located in central San Diego, the center offers easy access and coordinates transportation for eligible clients, making recovery more attainable for those in need.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Detoxification; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Residential/24-hour residential; Residential detoxification; Long-term residential
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, In-network prescribing entity; Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; Council on Accreditation (COA)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Medicare; Medicaid; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment Assistance Available, PYAS, Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Young adults; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Active duty military; Members of military families; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services, DETOX, Alcohol Detoxification; Benzodiazepines Detoxification; Cocaine Detoxification; Methamphetamines detoxification; Opioids detoxification; Medication routinely used during detoxification
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Male
Language Services, SL, Spanish
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance
