Quick answers
- What is Way Back?
- Way Back is a treatment facility in San Diego, California, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use and detox.
- Does Way Back accept Medicaid?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
- Is treatment at Way Back free or low cost?
- It lists payment assistance; ask the facility for details.
- Does Way Back offer services in Spanish?
- Yes. Its SAMHSA listing includes Spanish among its language services.
- Where is Way Back?
- 2516 A Street, San Diego, CA 92102, in San Diego County, California.
- What is the phone number of Way Back?
- (619) 235-0592, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.
Type of care and setting
| Type of care | Substance use treatment; Detoxification; Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults |
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| Service setting | Residential/24-hour residential; Residential detoxification; Long-term residential |
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| Detoxification (medical withdrawal) services | Alcohol Detoxification; Benzodiazepines Detoxification; Cocaine Detoxification; Methamphetamines detoxification; Opioids detoxification; Medication routinely used during detoxification |
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Who it serves
| Age groups accepted | Young Adults; Adults; Seniors |
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| Sex accepted | Male |
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| Special programs or groups | Young adults; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Active duty military; Members of military families; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma |
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| Language services | Spanish; Other languages (excluding Spanish) |
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| Other languages | Tagalog |
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Payment and insurance
| Payment, insurance or funding accepted | Medicaid; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid |
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| Payment assistance available | Payment assistance (check with facility for details) |
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Treatment and services
| Type of opioid treatment | Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere |
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| Alcohol use disorder treatment | Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere |
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| External source of opioid medicines | Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity |
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| External source of medicines for alcohol use disorder | In-network prescribing entity; Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity |
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| Treatment approaches | Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling |
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| Assessment and pre-treatment | Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders |
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| Testing | Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening |
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| Education and counseling services | HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling |
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| Ancillary services | Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance |
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| Recovery support services | Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training |
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| Transitional services | Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge |
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About the facility
| License, certification or accreditation | State substance use treatment agency; Council on Accreditation (COA) |
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| Facility operation | Private non-profit organization |
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| Smoking policy | Smoking permitted in designated area |
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| Vaping policy | Vaping permitted in designated area |
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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?
- How does your sliding fee or payment help work, and what papers should I bring?
- 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?
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