The Way Back, located at 2516 A Street, San Diego, California, is a 24-bed residential treatment facility dedicated to supporting men in overcoming substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The program emphasizes a multifaceted approach to achieve and sustain long-term recovery.
The facility offers a structured weekly schedule that includes clinical and educational groups, mindfulness meditation, relapse prevention, co-dependency sessions, anger management, and emotional regulation. Each client is assigned a substance use disorder counselor who provides individual psychotherapy and acts as a case manager throughout the treatment process.
Therapeutic modalities employed at The Way Back encompass Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which addresses the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), focusing on balancing acceptance and change; Motivational Interviewing, a person-centered approach to resolve ambivalence toward change; and Narrative Therapy, which empowers clients to redefine their personal stories.
The program is built upon seven foundations of recovery: enhancing or maintaining motivation, coping with cravings, managing emotions, nurturing healthy relationships, balancing life, living with a higher purpose, and securing aftercare and outpatient services.
The Way Back operates under a managed care model as assigned by the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC ODS), while preserving elements of its legacy social model recovery program. The facility is licensed and certified by the State Department of Health Care Services (License number: 370011AN, Expiration date: 2/28/2026) and is funded by the County of San Diego and Medi-Cal.
The mission of The Way Back is to support men in achieving long-term sobriety in a safe, supportive, and structured environment through guidance and education. The program encourages clients to participate in all areas of life that facilitate a healthy and successful transition back into the community.
For those seeking assistance, The Way Back provides an intake line at 619-703-6332 and an office contact at (619) 235-0592. Prospective clients are encouraged to reach out to begin their journey toward recovery.
The Way Back is committed to helping men find their way back to their authentic selves through comprehensive, individualized care.
The Way Back in San Diego offers a 24-bed residential program for men, focusing on comprehensive therapies and individualized care to achieve long-term recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders.
