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Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc

Avenida Ponce de Leon Esquina Santa Rosa de Lima 17-A, Guaynabo, PR 00965

5.0 3 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care5 programsInpatient
Payment4 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationState licensed

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation0 / 1.8
Levels of care1.2 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.88 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.5 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 3 Google reviews (5.0★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc

Located at Avenida Ponce de Leon in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.

Care options include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance. Payment assistance is available; ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.

Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling

Detox services

  • Benzodiazepines Detoxification
  • Cocaine Detoxification
  • Methamphetamines detoxification
  • Opioids detoxification

Medications used

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayNot listed
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed

Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

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How Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc compares

  • ✓Offers detox: the only one of 2 programs in Guaynabo that does.
  • ✓Accepts Medicaid: 1 of 2 programs in Guaynabo do.

Closest alternatives

  1. Casa La Providencia IncSan Juan · 2.5 mi · Residential, MAT
  2. Clinica de Tratamiento Integral – Asistido con Medimentos/BayamonBayamon · 3.2 mi · MAT, Outpatient
  3. Inspira – Hato ReySan Juan · 3.4 mi · Outpatient

Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adult women
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS

Recovery support

  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Employment counseling or training

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital/couples counseling
  • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Ancillary services

  • Residential beds for clients' children
  • Case management service
  • Child care for clients' children
  • Domestic violence services, including family or partner
  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Transportation assistance
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State department of health
Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Location

AddressAvenida Ponce de Leon Esquina Santa Rosa de Lima 17-A
Guaynabo, PR 00965
Facility's own phone787-792-1117

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Questions about Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc

What services does Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc offer?

Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, hospital inpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

Does Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc offer detox?

Yes. Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.

Is Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc licensed?

Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency and State department of health.

Who does Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc treat?

Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.

What are the closest alternatives to Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Casa La Providencia Inc (San Juan, 2.5 miles), Clinica de Tratamiento Integral – Asistido con Medimentos/Bayamon (Bayamon, 3.2 miles), and Inspira – Hato Rey (San Juan, 3.4 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc's Google rating?

Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc has a 5.0-star rating from 3 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc directly at 787-792-1117. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc. Our helpline is not affiliated with Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc.

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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Hogar de Ayuda El Refugio Inc.