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Substance use · Mental health

North County Lifeline Inc

Oceanside, California · San Diego County

Summary

North County Lifeline Inc, in Oceanside, California, is listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use treatment and mental health treatment. Its listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. It lists services in Spanish. Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov, retrieved 2026-11-11.

Official data

This page shows the facility’s listing in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. SAMHSA does not rate treatment quality, and we do not rank or recommend facilities. Services, payment and openings change: call before you go.

In an emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Substance use treatment · Mental health treatmentListed by SAMHSA as
YesAccepts Medicaid
Not listedAccepts Medicare
YesServices in Spanish
Children/Adolescents, Adults, Young AdultsAges

Quick answers

What is North County Lifeline Inc?
North County Lifeline Inc is a treatment facility in Oceanside, California, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use and mental health.
Does North County Lifeline Inc accept Medicaid?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
Does North County Lifeline Inc offer services in Spanish?
Yes. Its SAMHSA listing includes Spanish among its language services.
Where is North County Lifeline Inc?
3142 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056, in San Diego County, California.
What is the phone number of North County Lifeline Inc?
(760) 757-0196, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.

Type of care and setting

Type of careSubstance use treatment; Mental health treatment; Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
Service settingOutpatient; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Facility typeOutpatient mental health facility

Who it serves

Age groups acceptedChildren/Adolescents; Adults; Young Adults
Sex acceptedFemale; Male
Special programs or groupsClients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Adolescents; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients who have experienced trauma; Young adults
Language servicesSpanish; Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Payment and insurance

Payment, insurance or funding acceptedCounty or local government funds; Medicaid; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; Cash or self-payment; Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs

Treatment and services

Type of opioid treatmentAccepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Alcohol use disorder treatmentAccepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External source of opioid medicinesNo formal relationship with prescribing entity
External source of medicines for alcohol use disorderIn-network prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Treatment approachesActivity therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Dialectical behavior therapy; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Abnormal involuntary movement scale; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling
Medicines (pharmacotherapies)Nicotine replacement
Assessment and pre-treatmentScreening for tobacco use; Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
TestingDrug and alcohol oral fluid testing; TB screening
Education and counseling servicesSmoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Ancillary servicesAssertive community treatment; Court-ordered outpatient treatment; Family psychoeducation; Intensive case management; Psychosocial rehabilitation services; Case management service; Suicide prevention services; Education services; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Integrated primary care services
Recovery support servicesHousing services; Mentoring/peer support; Assistance with obtaining social services; Employment counseling or training
Transitional servicesAftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Outcome follow-up after discharge

About the facility

License, certification or accreditationState substance use treatment agency; State department of health
Facility operationPrivate non-profit organization
Smoking policySmoking not permitted
Vaping policyVaping not permitted

As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources

What to ask when you call

  • Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
  • Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
  • Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
  • Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
  • Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
  • Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
  • Can family members take part?

A general checklist, not medical advice. For advice about your health, talk to a doctor or other health professional.

Other treatment centers nearby

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Nearest emergency rooms

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Contact details from the listing

Address3142 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Phone(760) 757‑0196
(760) 726‑4900
Intake phone(760) 726‑4900
Website (as listed by SAMHSA)nclifeline.org
Program or other nameOceanside; Vista
SAMHSA listingsSubstance use treatment; Mental health treatment
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Sources

  1. FindTreatment.gov: National Directory of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), retrieved 2026-11-11
  2. FindTreatment.gov API documentation — SAMHSA
  3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: frequently asked questions — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  4. SAMHSA’s National Helpline — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  5. U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (ZIP-to-county relationship file) — county of the ZIP code; approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances