ABC Sober Living LLC
810 Emerald Street, San Diego, CA 92109
Center for Discovery
Also known as Del Mar
Address: 4421 Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130 · Map
Phone: (714) 828-1800
Website: centerfordiscovery.com
About Center for Discovery
Center for Discovery is situated near the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar, California. The center provides care for women and non-binary clients ages 16 to 26 who are struggling with eating disorders and related conditions. Services include treatment for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), and other eating disorder concerns, as well as co-occurring issues such as anxiety and depression. Their clinical approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). The mission of Center for Discovery is to help change how society understands bodies and weight, while supporting clients in building a healthier relationship with food. Using a trauma-informed perspective, the team focuses on the deeper roots of the disorder.
Center for Discovery Del Mar also works with clients to develop inner stability that supports a more joyful and balanced lifestyle. The Del Mar residence is designed to feel comfortable and home-like, with inviting furnishings and access to a spacious backyard and pool. The beach is about 15 minutes away. Center for Discovery is Joint Commission accredited and works with private insurance.
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Residential/24-hour residential
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment
- Facility type
- Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults
- Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Individual psychotherapy
- Special programs
- Young adults · Veterans · Active duty military · Members of military families · Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence · Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with eating disorders · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Ages accepted
- Young Adults · Adults
- Payment accepted
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · U.S. Department of VA funds
- Ownership
- Private for-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Housing services
- Other services
- Diet and exercise counseling · Family psychoeducation · Case management service
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab
- Substances treated
- Benzodiazepines · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Heroin · Methamphetamine · Opioids · Prescription Drugs · Synthetic Drugs
- Conditions treated
- Anxiety · Codependency · Depression · Eating Disorders · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Stress · Trauma
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Art Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Meditation & Mindfulness · Nutrition Counseling
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Experiential · Individual Treatment
- Who it serves
- Women · Women only · Young Adults
- Aftercare
- Outpatient Treatment
- Amenities
- Access to Nature · Outdoor Lounge · Pool
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask Center for Discovery
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- 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 Center for Discovery
Center for Discovery reports accepting Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Self-pay. 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 San Diego
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 Center for Discovery offer?
Center for Discovery reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Outpatient. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Center for Discovery accept insurance?
It reports accepting Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Center for Discovery located?
4421 Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130.
How far is the nearest medical detox from San Diego?
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.
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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.