Choices in Recovery Center Foundation House

Choices in Recovery Center Foundation House is a nonprofit drug and alcohol treatment provider located at 733 S Santa Fe Ave in Vista, California. The Foundation House operates under the broader Choices in Recovery organization, which has been serving North County San Diego for 31 years. The facility is licensed and certified by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), with publicly verifiable license numbers maintained on file at the Choices Outpatient Office.

Choices in Recovery was founded in 1994 by Steve Burgard, a Southern California native who grew up in Encinitas, with support from his sponsor Dr. Robert McFarlin. After Steve’s own recovery journey, he opened the program to give others a path forward. Over the decades the organization expanded through County, State, and Federal contracts, allowing it to serve a diverse mix of clients across San Diego County’s North County region.

As a 501(c)(3) community nonprofit, Choices in Recovery emphasizes accessible care for adults struggling with addiction and their families. The organization operates multiple licensed residences, including Foundation House, Hill House, Humble House, and Big House, alongside an outpatient office, providing a continuum of community-based recovery resources.

Prospective participants and families are encouraged to contact Choices in Recovery directly at (760) 945-5290 to discuss admissions, current availability, program structure, and how the Foundation House setting fits into the broader continuum of care. License and certification details can be verified on the DHCS website.

Choices in Recovery Center Foundation House provides comprehensive medical detox services with 24-hour staff monitoring to ensure safe withdrawal management. The facility specializes in inpatient detox programs for multiple substances, including opioid detox, methamphetamine withdrawal, and cocaine detox services. Their medically supervised approach includes medication management protocols designed to minimize withdrawal symptoms and medical complications.

The residential detox center maintains continuous medical oversight throughout the withdrawal process, allowing patients to complete drug detox and alcohol detox in a controlled clinical environment. This level of medical supervision is essential for individuals with severe substance dependencies who require professional monitoring during the initial stages of recovery.

The Vista facility operates as a residential treatment center, providing inpatient care for adults with substance use disorders. Their program structure combines medically supervised detox with ongoing residential treatment, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care beyond the initial withdrawal period. The facility offers 12-step rehabilitation programming, relapse prevention education, and anger management therapy as part of their residential services.

Patients participate in workshops focused on life skills development, health education, and recovery planning. The residential setting allows for intensive therapeutic intervention while maintaining the medical supervision necessary for safe detox and early recovery stabilization.

Choices in Recovery Center accepts major insurance carriers including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Bright Health, Carefirst, and Cigna for their medical detox and residential treatment programs. Monthly program costs range from $1,400 to $1,850, providing transparent pricing for individuals planning their detox and treatment expenses.

The facility's location in Vista serves North County San Diego, making their detox services accessible to residents throughout the region. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM, with 24-hour medical staff available for residential patients requiring continuous monitoring during detox and treatment.