ABC Sober Living LLC
810 Emerald Street, San Diego, CA 92109
Teen Challenge San Diego
About Teen Challenge San Diego
San Diego Teen Challenge is a faith-based, one-year program for men dealing with alcohol and drug addiction. The program emphasizes Christian principles, guiding participants through spiritual practices and personal disciplines designed to support lasting recovery. During the first three to four months, men take part in the induction phase, which allows time to adjust and prepare before moving into a higher level of involvement. In the next stage, participants deepen their spiritual learning through daily classes, chapel services, and structured group discussions. The program also includes opportunities to attend local church activities, join community events, and complete supervised work assignments.
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Residential/24-hour residential · Regular outpatient treatment · Long-term residential
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment
- Opioid treatment
- Does not use MAT for opioid use disorders
- Treatment approaches
- Anger management · Brief intervention · Relapse prevention · Substance use disorder counseling
- Education and counseling
- Substance use disorder education · Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling · Individual counseling · Group counseling · Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
- Special programs
- Adult men · Seniors or older adults · Veterans · Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients · Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders · Clients with HIV or AIDS · Clients who have experienced trauma
- Ages accepted
- Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Genders accepted
- Male
- Payment accepted
- No payment accepted
- Payment assistance
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Self-help groups · Assistance with obtaining social services · Mentoring/peer support · Employment counseling or training
- Transitional services
- Aftercare/continuing care · Discharge Planning · Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Other services
- Case management service · Social skills development · Transportation assistance
- Language services
- Spanish
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab
- Substances treated
- Benzodiazepines · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Ecstasy · Heroin · Methamphetamine · Prescription Drugs · Psychedelics · Synthetic Drugs
- Therapies
- Pastoral Counseling · Spiritual Care
- Approaches
- Christian · Spiritual Emphasis
- Who it serves
- Men Only
- Amenities
- Access to Nature · Basketball Court
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask Teen Challenge San Diego
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Teen Challenge San Diego
Teen Challenge San Diego reports accepting Sliding scale. 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. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
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 Teen Challenge San Diego offer?
Teen Challenge San Diego reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Teen Challenge San Diego accept insurance?
It reports accepting Sliding scale. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Teen Challenge San Diego located?
5450 Lea Street, San Diego, CA 92105.
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.