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Substance use treatment in San Diego, CA

These community health centers in San Diego treat substance use on a sliding scale. If you are in immediate danger, call 988.

13

charge on a sliding scale

13

accept Medicaid

13

see uninsured patients

A federally funded health center cannot turn you away because you cannot pay, and has to offer a sliding fee scale to any patient who asks. At or below the federal poverty line the fee is nominal. Bring photo ID and proof of income to the first visit.

13 centers in San Diego offering substance-use treatment

701 16th St
San Diego, CA 92101-7310

619-515-2300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1250 6th Ave, Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92101-4368

619-515-2525

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

5472 El Cajon Blvd STE 101
San Diego, CA 92115-3622

619-515-2300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

823 Gateway Center Way
San Diego, CA 92102-4541

619-515-2300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1750 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101-2754

619-515-2300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4060 Fairmount Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105-1608

619-280-4213

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4930 Naples St
San Diego, CA 92110-3820

619-269-8969

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2136 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104-1102

619-515-2588

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3544 30Th Street
San Diego, CA 92104-4120

619-515-2424

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

292 Euclid Ave, Ste 210
San Diego, CA 92114-3629

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

286 Euclid Ave, Ste 302
San Diego, CA 92114-3613

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

286 Euclid Ave
San Diego, CA 92114-3610

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1685 Hollister Street
San Diego, CA 92154-4548

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free substance use treatment in San Diego?

13 of the 13 centers listed charge on a sliding scale set by household income, which is free or nominal at or below the federal poverty line. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

Which clinics in San Diego take Medicaid for substance use treatment?

13 of the 13 centers listed accept Medicaid. 13 also see patients with no insurance at all.

Do I need insurance to be seen for substance use treatment in San Diego?

No. A federally funded health center cannot refuse you for inability to pay, and is required to offer a sliding fee scale to every patient who asks for one.