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About Capalina Comprehensive Treatment Center
Capalina Comprehensive Treatment Center is located at 1560 Capalina Road in San Marcos, California, and operates as an Opioid Treatment Program certified to dispense methadone and other medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. As part of the regional Comprehensive Treatment Center network in San Diego County, the clinic serves patients across the North County and inland communities. The program maintains CARF accreditation and a state-certified OTP designation, which together set the regulatory bar for medication-assisted treatment.
Clinically, Capalina CTC provides outpatient medication-assisted treatment combined with counseling and case management. The program’s populations served are notably broad: veterans, pregnant women, young adults, older adults, men, women, patients with HIV/AIDS support needs, patients who are deaf or hard of hearing, and court-ordered participants. The clinic is structured to address trauma and dual-diagnosis presentations alongside opioid use disorder, recognizing how often trauma histories and co-occurring mental health conditions intersect with long-term opioid dependence.
The daily program centers on medication dispensing supplemented by individual and group counseling sessions. As an OTP, the clinic typically requires regular in-person attendance for dosing in early treatment, with eligibility for take-home doses developing over time as treatment progresses and stability is demonstrated. Trauma-informed approaches and coordination with primary care providers, specialty HIV services, and community resources are part of the clinic’s outpatient model.
For payment, Capalina CTC accepts Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California), Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay, with sliding-scale and financial-assistance options available based on patient need. The state-supported funding model makes the program accessible for patients without commercial coverage. Intake includes confirmation of opioid use disorder eligibility per federal OTP standards and a comprehensive assessment before medication is initiated.
- Certified Opioid Treatment Program with FDA-approved medications including methadone and buprenorphine
- Early morning operating hours starting at 5:30 AM to accommodate work schedules during detox
- CARF-accredited medical detox with specialized programs for pregnant women and veterans
- Comprehensive payment options including TRICARE, sliding scale, and financial assistance
- Dual diagnosis treatment combining medical detox with co-occurring mental health support