Located at 2240 Cleveland Avenue in National City, California, Deaf Community Services of San Diego – Signs of Life Deaf Recovery is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Signs of Life Deaf Recovery program is operated by Deaf Community Services of San Diego.
Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, seniors or older adults, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.