Admissions specialists available 24/7
  • Free
  • Confidential
  • No obligation
Who answers? (877) 847-2855
  • Inpatient & outpatient
  • Nonprofit

Teen Challenge San Diego

5450 Lea Street, San Diego, CA 92105

(877) 847-2855 Free admissions helpline · available 24/7
Not affiliated with this facility
Levels of care2 programsInpatient & outpatient
Payment1 option
AgesAdultsMale only
MATNot listed
Languages2 languagesIncl. Spanish
AccreditationState licensed

About Teen Challenge San Diego

Located at 5450 Lea Street in San Diego, California, Teen Challenge San Diego is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider.

Patients can access residential (inpatient) treatment and standard outpatient counseling. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.

For payment, the facility accepts . Payment assistance may be available, so ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors and serves male clients only. It offers specialized groups for seniors or older adults, veterans, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders. Services are available in Spanish.

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, outcome follow-up after discharge, and self-help groups.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling

Insurance & payment

MedicaidNot listed
MedicareNot listed
Private InsuranceNot listed
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayNot listed
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Check your coverage for freeBenefits depend on your plan and network. An admissions specialist can verify yours in minutes.
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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Self-help groups
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training
  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Counseling & education

  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Language servicesSpanish
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Location

5450 Lea Street
San Diego, CA 92105

Facility's own contact619-265-0337 · teenchallenge.org

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Questions about Teen Challenge San Diego

What services does Teen Challenge San Diego offer?

Teen Challenge San Diego lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential and outpatient. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Teen Challenge San Diego accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Teen Challenge San Diego accepts no payment accepted. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.

Does Teen Challenge San Diego offer detox?

Teen Challenge San Diego does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.

Who does Teen Challenge San Diego treat?

Teen Challenge San Diego accepts young adults, adults, and seniors (male clients only). Specialized groups include adult men, seniors or older adults, veterans, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.

How do I get admitted to Teen Challenge San Diego or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Teen Challenge San Diego directly at 619-265-0337. To compare Teen Challenge San Diego with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Teen Challenge San Diego.

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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 is not affiliated with Teen Challenge San Diego.