VA Escondido Clinic

815 East Pennsylvania Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025

VA San Diego Healthcare System - Escondido CBOC CA 92025

About VA Escondido Clinic

Located in Escondido, California, the Escondido VA Clinic provides substance abuse and mental health treatment to veterans suffering from drug and alcohol addictions. They offer outpatient care, which means you can return home each day at the end of your treatment.

Many times, addiction and mental health problems can combine to make a powerful force that is difficult to treat. This is called a dual diagnosis. For some veterans, conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD or schizophrenia can make it difficult to recover from addiction. These clinics are designed to support clients with these co-occurring conditions and can help them overcome all of the related issues that are impacting their quality of life.

At this clinic, they also offer medication assisted treatment, or MAT, for those who perhaps have more severe cases of addiction. They may require medications such as Suboxone or Vivitrol to reduce the chance of dangerous withdrawal symptoms and difficult cravings. They also treat individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and offer health maintenance, community support and counseling services.

The counseling options at this outpatient facility aren’t too flashy but they are solid offerings that have been shown to help greatly in the recovery process. These include individual therapy, group therapy and marriage or relationship therapy.

While simple and straightforward, veterans can benefit from these services tremendously. These are all pillars in the addiction treatment community, giving people the tools to learn coping strategies, identify triggers that may be leading them back to drugs or alcohol, and learn how to deal with their traumas. They each have their individual benefits but come together to provide a full spectrum of care.

Latest Reviews

TED VEGA
1 month ago on Google
5
BEST EXPERIENCE I EVER HAD. VERY PROMPT AND HELPFUL. I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM.
Brett Hicks
1 month ago on Google
1
Horrible experience with my doctor here. Requested a new one, and get the same one on my next exam. Couldn t be troubled to actual talk about any of my issues had maybe three minutes with her on my first visit and I m at 100%.
Monty
1 month ago on Google
5

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Accepted Insurance

VA Escondido Clinic works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Other Forms of Payment

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.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Per session payment lets you pay for each treatment at the time of service. You may also pay for a certain number of sessions up front and then pay for more if needed. This format allows you to tailor the financial investment to your specific needs and avoid having a large lump sum payment due at the end of the treatment program.

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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.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

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Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
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).

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.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

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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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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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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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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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).
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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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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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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.

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.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

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.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

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.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • metro-city iconMetropolitan Area

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 2502

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (760) 466-7020
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815 East Pennsylvania Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025

Fact checked and written by:
Benjamin Cardenas
Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS

Reviews of VA Escondido Clinic

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2.6 (56 reviews)
TED VEGA
1 month ago
5

BEST EXPERIENCE I EVER HAD. VERY PROMPT AND HELPFUL. I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM.

Brett Hicks
1 month ago
1

Horrible experience with my doctor here. Requested a new one, and get the same one on my next exam. Couldn t be troubled to actual talk about any of my issues had maybe three minutes with her on my first visit and I m at 100%.

Monty
1 month ago
5

Alexis Alvarado
3 months ago
1

Estefany Serrano
7 months ago
1

This is the worst VA facility I have ever been to. Dr. Sharma is the most bare minimum doctor I have ever seen. The professionalism they carry is unsatisfactory, they do not care for their veteran patients at all and it shows by how many complaints this VA clinic receives. Please do yourself a favor and transfer to the La Jolla or Oceanside clinic, you ll at least get appropriate treatment and care there with people who actually care. It s a shame because they are contracted by the VA and are literally paid by the VA to care veteran patients and do not provide proper care.

Elias Rodriguez
7 months ago
1

It s like every time I visit I get a new doctor. The Navy Seal foundation put me through A very expensive recovery course. I had to pay out of pocket because no one at the VA would look at my paperwork or give me permission to go in that course. I lost 13 pounds and decreased a lot of my pain. I had to pay upwards of $500 out of pocket for a private Dr clearance because the nurse would not even look or listen.to me. The PA was so rude she hung up on me. I changed facilities. Sucks.

The Frayman
7 months ago
1

They could give two whether you live or die.

Ricardo Merced
8 months ago
4

A C
8 months ago
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Military veterans beware of Dr. Sanjay M. Rajpara.I had a horrible experience with Dr. S. Rajpara. His treatment of military veterans is despicable. I came into the clinic to review my x-rays and to talk about further requests. He was very hostile, rude, and condescending to me. It s a shame that the Escondido VA clinic would hire somebody like this to take care of the military veterans. Military veterans have gone through enough in the military, they don t deserve to be berated when trying to obtain medical care. I never want to see and get care from Dr. Sanjay M. Rajpara ever again.Military veterans, I would advise you to seek another doctor instead of going through the harassment that I experienced with Dr. Sanjay M. Rajpara.

Jon-Adam Ortiz
9 months ago
1

Everything you've ever heard about the VA is correct, and no, it still hasn't gotten any better.

Samuel Spencer
9 months ago
2

I went in for blood work and the gentleman behind the counter just left me standing there. I finally said I think I'll just have a seat and he goes okay. He calls me in but he doesn't show me like where the door is or anything I had to figure it out myself. The rest of the visit he seemed to have a very sarcastic tone.

Sergio Gallegos
1 year ago
1

Takes a long time to schedule a appointment. Tried to schedule one and was told to wait for a call from my provider and never received one after a month.

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