
Way Back
Available 24/7 for immediate assistance
Full Address
2516 A Street
San Diego, California 92102
Phone Numbers
Main: 619-235-0592
Intake: 619-703-6338
Hours
24/7 - Always Available
Way Back
2516 A Street, San Diego, CA 92102
Way Back is a comprehensive substance use treatment facility in San Diego, CA, specializing in co-occurring disorders that combine addiction with serious mental health conditions or trauma. The program offers multiple levels of care—from hospital inpatient detox to long-term residential treatment—utilizing evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused counseling. Way Back serves a diverse clientele including veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, trauma survivors, and those involved in the criminal justice system, with specialized programming for military families and older adults.
Key Highlights
- Dual diagnosis expertise treating substance use alongside serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, and trauma
- Multiple care settings from acute hospital inpatient to long-term residential programs tailored to individual needs
- Specialized tracks for military personnel, veterans, LGBTQ+ clients, and trauma survivors including intimate partner violence
- COA-accredited with state agency oversight ensuring high clinical standards and comprehensive addiction treatment
Who This Facility Serves
Way Back is ideal for individuals struggling with addiction complicated by mental health conditions, trauma, or pain disorders who need structured, evidence-based treatment. The facility particularly serves veterans, active-duty military, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with involvement in the criminal justice system seeking recovery in a specialized, affirming environment.
This facility accepts various insurance plans. Contact them directly to verify coverage for your specific plan.
Way Back
2516 A Street, San Diego, CA 92102
Available 24/7 for immediate assistance
| Type of Care | Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children |
| Service Settings | Hospital inpatient treatment, Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Long-term residential, Residential/24-hour residential, Short-term residential |
Accepted Payment Methods
Age Groups
Adults, Seniors, Young Adults
Gender
Male
Based on available information, this facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. However, insurance coverage can vary by plan and individual circumstances. Please contact the facility directly to verify if your specific insurance plan is accepted and what services are covered.

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