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Alvarado Parkway Institute - BHS

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Overview

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Set in a suburban neighborhood near San Diego, Alvarado Parkway Institute offers hospital-based and outpatient addiction care for young adults, adults, and seniors with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The facility’s flexible evening intensive outpatient program (IOP), bilingual support, and 24/7 psychiatric services make care more accessible for clients balancing treatment with daily responsibilities. Additional services include on-site medically supervised, detox, individual, family, and group therapy, and aftercare planning to support long-term healing and recovery.

Address

7050 Parkway Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Special Programs

  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • Seniors
  • Young adults

Hospital-Based Mental Health and Addiction Treatment

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) delivers structured treatment for adults and older adults in a clinical setting just outside San Diego. With a focus on psychiatric care and co-occurring substance use disorders, API offers a full continuum of services, from 24-hour inpatient hospitalization to partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient programming (IOP). This hospital-based model supports clients who need more intensive stabilization alongside outpatient step-down care.

Evening and Daytime IOP to Support Responsibilities

API’s intensive outpatient programs are available in morning, afternoon, and evening tracks, allowing individuals with mild to moderate symptoms to engage in structured care while maintaining work and other responsibilities. The evening IOP meets three times a week and emphasizes goal-focused therapy, helping clients integrate recovery strategies into everyday life. Round-trip transportation and meals during sessions reduce logistical barriers to attending care.

Multilingual and Accessible Services

Recognizing the diverse needs of the community, API offers programming in English and Spanish and provides sign language interpretation for clients who are deaf or hard of hearing. This inclusive approach extends to care coordination and family involvement, supporting a more personalized treatment experience.

Whole-Person Support and Financial Accessibility

To support recovery beyond clinical treatment, API offers psychoeducation for families, smoking cessation resources, and nutritional support during IOP care. Financial assistance is available for eligible clients, and most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE, are accepted. A cost estimator helps individuals plan for care with greater transparency.

Client Reviews

Reviews reflect a wide range of experiences. Many praise the outpatient program for its compassionate staff, supportive peer environment, and impactful group therapies. Clients often feel personally seen and valued.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • MHN
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • IHS-funded
  • TRICARE

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Dietary accommodations
  • Healthy meals
  • Meditation rooms

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

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Reviews and Ratings

(123)
  • Compassionate and dedicated staff who prioritize individual well-being.
  • Effective outpatient programs featuring CBT, DBT, and art therapy.
  • Participants report significant personal growth and recovery experiences.
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