San Diego Freedom Ranch

1777 Buckman Springs Road
Campo, CA 91906

San Diego Freedom Ranch CA 91906

About San Diego Freedom Ranch

San Diego Freedom Ranch, in Campo, California, is a 12 step-focused drug and alcohol rehab for adult men situated on a working ranch spanning 300 acres in the California high desert. They offer medically supervised detox, long-term residential programming, and aftercare planning and support, including dedicated programming for young adults, justice-involved men, military personnel and veterans, and men with co-occurring disorders.

San Diego Freedom Ranch provides 12 step-focused addiction treatment for adult men in Camp, California, including medically supervised detox, long-term residential programming, and aftercare planning and support. They also offer specialized services for young adults, justice-involved men, military personnel and veterans, and men with co-occurring addiction and mental illness.

Clients undergoing detox receive robust medical supervision and may be prescribed FDA-approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially serious complications.

Their secluded campus is situated on a working ranch spanning 300 acres in the California high desert and features comfortable, home-like amenities, including onsite fitness and recreational facilities. Clients also engage in intensive, CBT-based individual, group, and family counseling. The program promotes clients’ sustained sobriety and successful reintegration into their home, workplace, and community through recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self-care, emotional regulation, anger and stress management, and relapse prevention.

Their aftercare services ensure a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs and include transition support for clients exiting residential care, vocational training, and housing and employment assistance.

They are state licensed and accept private insurance and self-pay. Financial aid is available.

Latest Reviews

Pablo Cervantes
5 months ago on Google
1
Great place to go if you want your identity stolen. I came here to detox and get sober for a couple of months unfortunately the whole place is crawling with criminals stealing your belongings while your in group classes. The Ranch gives out chores to residents without concern of the their prior charges. For example: They give mail to felons to distribute to other residents unfortunately in my case my personal info was stolen and money stolen without me knowing until months later fighting with creditors and banks. They also had a bonafide identity thief do store runs for residents all the while he was stealing thousands of dollars in benefits. Nobody noticed he originally came in with a backpack and suddenly left with duffle bags full of designer clothes. After completion of this program some of these thiefs get the honor of working in the office. If you have the misfortune of battling addiction and have to come here do not keep anything on your person's and never get mail sent here. The freedom ranch was the worst experience i had to go through on my journey to recovery. I haven't let this awful experience ruin my sobriety quite the opposite I intend to overcome it like the boss says " Some are sicker than other's" .
Chris Wright
8 months ago on Google
5
Freedom ranch opened my eyes for learning how to deal with me evil ways. The employes really do care .hope all is well with my brothers .
Stephanie Shelton
1 year ago on Google
1
This place is shameful. Mike is a coward who treats people with mental health issues poorly to say the least. They kick you out & drop you off at 7-11 with no phone call out in the middle of nowhere. They rob you of your food/snacks & cash. They refuse medical attention & didn t have a refill for meds. They are a poor excuse for a residential & I definitely would not recommend.

Location

Accepted Insurance

San Diego Freedom Ranch works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

inpatient iconInpatient
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Rehab aftercare programs offer clients in addiction recovery a robust continuum of care after clients have completed active treatment. These services address recovery as a life-long process and are designed to evolve with clients' changing needs. Clients may partner with their case managers and/or addiction recovery team to identify the rehab aftercare services that are right for them. They may receive career counseling, housing assistance, peer coaching, 12 step program induction, among many other services.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
When an individual is in denial about their substance use disorder, their loved ones may organize a drug intervention in California. This effort involves gently but assertively confronting the individual about their substance use and sharing how it has affected those who care about them. A professional interventionist may also attend this gathering. Their expertise with intervention services can prove helpful in guiding the conversation to a positive result.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
When addicted, quitting your drug of choice suddenly can be dangerous. That's why experts agree a medically assisted detox is the safest way to remove addictive substances from the body. Usually done in an inpatient setting, your vitals signs and overall well being are consistently monitored and rechecked in order to keep you safe and ensure the detox is successful.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.
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Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

The goal of couples therapy in California is to strengthen the couple's relationship. The therapist may take one or more approaches to counseling which may include the Gottman method, emotionally focused therapy, behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic couple's therapy.

Family therapy offers a platform for members to have an open dialogue about the challenges that addiction has placed on the family unit. Through guided sessions, therapists can help families develop healthy communication skills and address unresolved issues. By working together toward a common goal, they help to support their loved one's sobriety.

The goal of nicotine replacement therapy in California is to mitigate the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. It cuts down on your cravings by supplying a small dose of nicotine without exposing your body to the toxins of cigarette smoke.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • hiking iconHiking
  • mountain iconMountain Views
  • wilderness iconWilderness Setting

Accreditations

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: California

Contact Information

Phone icon (619) 478-5696
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1777 Buckman Springs Road
Campo, CA 91906

Fact checked and written by:
Terri Beth Miller, PhD
Edited by:
Quentin Blount

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3.8 (13 reviews)
Pablo Cervantes
5 months ago
1

Great place to go if you want your identity stolen. I came here to detox and get sober for a couple of months unfortunately the whole place is crawling with criminals stealing your belongings while your in group classes. The Ranch gives out chores to residents without concern of the their prior charges. For example: They give mail to felons to distribute to other residents unfortunately in my case my personal info was stolen and money stolen without me knowing until months later fighting with creditors and banks. They also had a bonafide identity thief do store runs for residents all the while he was stealing thousands of dollars in benefits. Nobody noticed he originally came in with a backpack and suddenly left with duffle bags full of designer clothes. After completion of this program some of these thiefs get the honor of working in the office. If you have the misfortune of battling addiction and have to come here do not keep anything on your person's and never get mail sent here. The freedom ranch was the worst experience i had to go through on my journey to recovery. I haven't let this awful experience ruin my sobriety quite the opposite I intend to overcome it like the boss says " Some are sicker than other's" .

Chris Wright
8 months ago
5

Freedom ranch opened my eyes for learning how to deal with me evil ways. The employes really do care .hope all is well with my brothers .

Stephanie Shelton
1 year ago
1

This place is shameful. Mike is a coward who treats people with mental health issues poorly to say the least. They kick you out & drop you off at 7-11 with no phone call out in the middle of nowhere. They rob you of your food/snacks & cash. They refuse medical attention & didn t have a refill for meds. They are a poor excuse for a residential & I definitely would not recommend.

Jaret T.
3 years ago
5

The fact that Mike reached out to me meant a lot.

dan whitworth
4 years ago
5

I found the Freedom Ranch in 1996 and finally discovered that I was standing in the way of my own recovery. The Ranch freed me from all my excuses blocking my recovery. There are no distractions. No cars, no job pressures, no girlfriends, no using pals, no cell phones, no possessions to protect, just recovery. I immediately integrated into to the fellowship because everyone there was exactly like me. I was welcomed with open arms by the staff and accepted and encouraged by my fellows. Life at the Ranch is rugged but quite comfortable. The mess hall is more than adequate and hunger was never an issue. The bonds I made with the men I lived with have stuck with me and I'll never forget them or the staff. What I most remember about the Ranch is friendship, kindness and the incredible support of my fellow Ranchers. We put the well being of each other ahead of ourselves and I discovered that to be the foundation of my recovery, a willingness to reach out and help others. I learned that helping and caring for the guys around me facing the deadly disease of addiction gave me tremendous hope and confidence that there was and is a solution. That happened the very first day I arrived. There are no ex Freedom Ranchers. We're Ranchers for LIFE.

Jaemin Breen
4 years ago
5

A credit to San Diego and the amazing people who live within. My son Gavin has had his issues throughout the years and I must say that visiting him after 30 days at the Freedom Ranch that I was at a loss for words. A complete transformation of his character and goals. I have no idea what sort of treatment clients receive here but I can vouch for its effect on my son. Please keep up the good work.

Aaron McCloud
6 years ago
5

I had tried time and time again to change my life. The Freedom Ranch gave me the tools to do so. I owe them all that I have.

David Hallak
6 years ago
4

Richard Hanson
7 years ago
5

rob sterk
7 years ago
5

3yrs sober thanks to the Freedom Ranch and the special people who work there. Keep up the awesome things you do!

Teenie Pope
7 years ago
4

The staff their where helpful and understanding. My boyfriend was very happy and comfortable there. This place was heaven sent.

Lucas Setter
7 years ago
1

Zero adherence to their class syllabuses. If you want to watch a ton of YouTube videos all day and be surrounded by people who are only there to avoid prison,some who are placed in positions of leadership capable of assigning punishment to other residents for violations of "unwritten" rules than that's what you should expect. The paid staff does little to nothing for the residents in comparison to the volunteers. Bunks were 35� during the winter time and the heating system was either intentionally unused or neglected to be repaired. To call it a ranch is laughable. 2 trapped wild ducks in a cage is the extent of their livestock. It's more like a really disfunctional 6th grade camp with a record of residents returning over and over again. Great place if you're on paper and need to appease the courts. If you self pay go anywhere else.

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