API Behavioral Health System
7050 Parkway Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
Jackson House La Mesa
Address: 5332 Jackson Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942 · Map
Phone: (877) 378-7948
Website: jacksonhousecares.com
About Jackson House La Mesa
Situated near San Diego, Jackson House La Mesa provides short-term residential care for individuals dealing with serious mental health issues, aiming to facilitate the transition between inpatient facilities and places with limited supervision. The center features bright, open rooms, art displays, and outdoor spaces for meetings. The typical length of stay at Jackson House is around two weeks, though this may differ based on individual requirements. This facility is affiliated with most major private insurance providers. Clients and their families benefit from convenient access to various parts of Southern California via the I-8 freeway and can reach downtown San Diego within a 15-minute walk from the Grossmont Transit center.
Jackson House La Mesa employs a range of evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), group therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), all delivered by skilled master's level professionals. Psychiatrists collaborate with clients to develop medication strategies during their initial stay and continue monitoring medication as needed. Family involvement is a key aspect of treatment, particularly for hereditary disorders like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Clients also engage in life skills training, as well as light household duties and cooking. The center offers 12-Step programs and SMART recovery resources for those facing substance use challenges. Treatment approaches are tailored to individual conditions, including psychoeducation on the specific details of clients’ mental health issues.
For clients with a history of trauma or PTSD, Jackson House provides specialized trauma-focused individual and group therapy, which can be adjusted to meet personal needs. The facility also caters specifically to veterans and is affiliated with TriWest. To support clients' reintegration into everyday life, they receive 60 days of outpatient follow-up services from Jackson House staff.
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Benzodiazepines · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Heroin · Methamphetamine · Opioids · Prescription Drugs
- Conditions treated
- ADHD, ADD · Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Schizophrenia · Self-Harm · Stress
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Family Therapy · Life Skills · Motivational Interviewing · Psychoeducation · Relapse Prevention Counseling · Trauma-Specific Therapy · Twelve Step Facilitation
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Holistic · Individual Treatment · Trauma Informed
- Who it serves
- Men · Men and Women · Veterans · Women
- Aftercare
- Alumni Reunions · Discharge Planning · Follow-up Sessions (in-person) · Outpatient Treatment
- Languages
- English · Spanish
Questions to ask Jackson House La Mesa
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by California. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Jackson House La Mesa
Jackson House La Mesa did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your California Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from La Mesa
Measured from the population center of San Diego County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: San Diego, about 3.9 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): San Diego, about 3.9 miles (15 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: San Diego, about 3.9 miles (46 within 25 miles)
See the San Diego County treatment map, methadone clinics near San Diego County and Suboxone doctors near San Diego County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Jackson House La Mesa offer?
Jackson House La Mesa reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Jackson House La Mesa accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is Jackson House La Mesa located?
5332 Jackson Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942.
How far is the nearest medical detox from La Mesa?
From the center of San Diego County, the closest program offering medical detox is in San Diego, about 3.9 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in La Mesa
Alvarado Parkway Institute
7050 Parkway Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
Alvarado Parkway Institute
7050 Parkway Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
BrightQuest Treatment Centers
5520 Wellesley Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health
10525 Fuerte Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
Evolve Teen Treatment Center
9817 Edgar Place, La Mesa, CA 91941
See all 13 facilities in La Mesa · Detox · Residential · Outpatient · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare · Private insurance
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.