Residential
15428 Sleepy Creek Rd. El Cajon, El Cajon, CA, 92021
Destinations for Teens San Diego House provides compassionate residential treatment for adolescents ages 12–17 who are struggling with substance use, mental health challenges, and co-occurring disorders. The program is designed to involve families in every step of recovery, offering orientation sessions where parents meet the full treatment team, along with family therapy and educational classes. Teens participate in a structured 45+ day program that combines traditional recovery support through AA, NA, and other peer groups with evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The goal is to help young clients identify triggers, build healthier coping strategies, and redirect destructive behaviors into positive alternatives, while also encouraging emotional expression through creative therapies, outdoor activities, yoga, and fitness programs that promote physical and mental well-being.
The San Diego residential home offers a safe, nurturing, and comfortable environment with luxury amenities to support healing. Clients benefit from chef-prepared meals with dietary accommodations, an outdoor pool and patio, and recreational spaces that encourage relaxation and social interaction. Academic support is a key part of treatment, with virtual classrooms, GED and college prep, vocational skills training, and one-on-one supervision provided on-site. Each teen begins with a comprehensive psychiatric and psychosocial evaluation to create a customized treatment plan tailored to their needs. As they progress, robust aftercare planning ensures continued guidance and support, helping adolescents transition into a healthier lifestyle. Destinations for Teens San Diego House is dedicated to providing the tools, resources, and caring environment necessary for long-term recovery and growth.