We list 18 rehabs for veterans in San Diego, CA, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data. Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.
Veterans: the basics
Rehab for veterans treats substance use alongside the challenges of military service, such as PTSD, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury and the transition to civilian life. Veterans can get addiction care through VA health care, VA Community Care, TRICARE (for eligible retirees and families), private insurance or Medicaid. Look for programs that understand military culture. Read the full guide →
2026 rankings
Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank
Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicare, and TRICARE.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance and self-pay.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.
Best for: Private-pay residential careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.
Best for: Private-pay residential careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.
Best for: Supervised detoxCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Residential treatmentCARFCOA
Why it made our list: CARF, COA, and NCQA accredited; offers residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts Medicaid and sliding-scale fees.
Best for: Supervised detoxCOA
Why it made our list: COA accredited; offers detox, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
San Diego, CA 92129
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
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San Diego, CA 92122
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92123
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92109
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92102
CARF · COA · NCQA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Sliding scale · State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92103
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicare · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92108
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92111
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92111
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92105
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay · State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92115
COA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92102
COA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92102
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicare · Sliding scale
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92113
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92105
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92108
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay · Sliding scale
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92105
Levels of care
Payment accepted
State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
San Diego, CA 92108
Levels of care
Payment accepted
State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
We list 18 rehabs for veterans in San Diego, CA, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).
Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.
Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.
Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.
