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Hospital Program · San Diego, California

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego

Address
326 and 328 University Drive
San Diego, California 92627
Accredited by
Joint Commission, CARF International
Insurance accepted
4 carriers including Kaiser, TRICARE

About

About Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego is a 101-bed psychiatric hospital located in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area of Rancho Bernardo, providing medical detox and inpatient detox programs for substance use disorders. The facility operates 24 hours daily with on-site physicians including Dr. Andrew T. Allen, Dr. Gautam Anem, and Dr. Maria C. Bautista providing medically supervised detox services for patients requiring withdrawal management.

The hospital provides inpatient detox programs combining psychiatric and substance use treatment in a hospital-based setting. Medical detox services include 24-hour medical supervision for alcohol detox, opioid detox, and other drug detox needs, with discharge planning and continuing care coordination. The facility accepts Kaiser, TRICARE, Medicare, and Medi-Cal insurance coverage for detox programs.

Treatment approaches include CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, family therapy, and group therapy modalities delivered by medical staff. The hospital maintains Joint Commission and CARF International accreditations for quality standards. Detox protocols are implemented within the broader psychiatric treatment framework at this hospital-based program.

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego serves patients requiring medically supervised detox with concurrent psychiatric needs in San Diego County. Financial assistance is available for qualifying patients, and the 24-hour medical staffing provides continuous monitoring during withdrawal management. The hospital’s dual focus on psychiatric and substance use conditions makes it suited for patients with complex medical detox requirements.

  • 101-bed psychiatric hospital with dedicated medical detox capabilities and 24-hour physician coverage
  • Dual accreditation from Joint Commission and CARF International for medical detox quality standards
  • On-site medical doctors including Dr. Andrew T. Allen and Dr. Gautam Anem for medically supervised withdrawal
  • Hospital-based detox program combining psychiatric and substance use treatment under one roof
  • Accepts Kaiser, TRICARE, Medicare, and Medi-Cal for medical detox services with financial assistance available

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Conditions
Psychiatric Substance Use
Methods
CBT DBT Act EMDR Family Therapy Group Therapy

Location

Where it is

326 and 328 University Drive, San Diego, California 92627 Get directions

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Medical Detox Services and Withdrawal Management

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego provides medical detox services within its 101-bed psychiatric hospital setting, operating 24 hours daily for patients requiring medically supervised withdrawal management. The facility's medical team includes Dr. Andrew T. Allen, Dr. Gautam Anem, Dr. Maria C. Bautista, and Dr. Christopher Benbow, providing continuous medical oversight during detox programs.

Inpatient detox services address alcohol detox, opioid detox, and other drug detox needs through hospital-based protocols. The 24-hour medical supervision ensures safe withdrawal management for patients with complex medical histories or severe substance use disorders requiring intensive monitoring during the detox process.

Hospital-Based Detox Programs

The facility operates as a psychiatric hospital treating both substance use disorders and concurrent mental health conditions, providing integrated care for patients requiring dual diagnosis treatment during medical detox. Treatment modalities include CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, family therapy, and group therapy sessions as part of the comprehensive detox program.

Located in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area of Rancho Bernardo at 326 and 328 University Drive, the hospital maintains Joint Commission and CARF International accreditations. Discharge planning and continuing care coordination help patients transition from inpatient detox to appropriate aftercare programs and peer support groups.

Insurance Coverage and Financial Options

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego accepts Kaiser, TRICARE, Medicare, and Medi-Cal insurance for medical detox and withdrawal management services. The hospital provides financial assistance programs for qualifying patients who need detox services but face insurance or payment challenges.

Founded in 2000, the facility has established relationships with major insurance carriers to ensure access to medically supervised detox programs. Patients can contact the facility at (858) 487-3200 to verify insurance coverage and discuss financial assistance options for inpatient detox services.

After Care

Continuing support

Aftercare/continuing Care Discharge Planning Peer Support Groups

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted
Kaiser TRICARE Medicare Medical
Accreditations
Joint Commission CARF International
Note

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego Hospital provides financial assistance for patients who qualify

Common questions

FAQs About Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego

What medical detox services does Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego provide? +
Aurora provides medical detox and withdrawal management within their 101-bed psychiatric hospital. The facility offers 24-hour medically supervised detox with on-site physicians for alcohol detox, opioid detox, and other drug detox needs.
Does Aurora San Diego offer 24-hour medical supervision during detox? +
Yes, Aurora operates 24 hours daily with medical doctors including Dr. Andrew T. Allen, Dr. Gautam Anem, and Dr. Maria C. Bautista providing continuous medical oversight. The hospital setting ensures round-the-clock monitoring during withdrawal management.
What insurance does Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego accept for detox? +
The facility accepts Kaiser, TRICARE, Medicare, and Medi-Cal insurance for medical detox services. Aurora also provides financial assistance for qualifying patients who need help covering detox program costs.
Where is Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego located? +
Aurora is located at 326 and 328 University Drive in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area of Rancho Bernardo, San Diego. The 101-bed psychiatric hospital serves patients throughout San Diego County requiring medical detox services.
What happens after completing detox at Aurora San Diego? +
Aurora provides discharge planning and continuing care coordination to help patients transition from inpatient detox to appropriate aftercare programs. The facility offers connections to peer support groups and ongoing treatment services.
Does Aurora treat both psychiatric and substance use conditions during detox? +
Yes, as a psychiatric hospital, Aurora treats both substance use disorders and concurrent mental health conditions. This dual focus allows for integrated care during medical detox for patients with complex psychiatric needs.
What accreditations does Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego hold? +
Aurora maintains accreditation from both the Joint Commission and CARF International. These accreditations demonstrate the facility's commitment to quality standards in medical detox and psychiatric care.
Why is medical detox 24 hours at Aurora different from outpatient programs? +
Aurora's 24-hour inpatient detox provides continuous medical supervision and immediate intervention if complications arise during withdrawal. The hospital setting allows for intensive monitoring that outpatient detox cannot provide for high-risk patients.
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