Right Path Recovery San Diego - Outpatient

Designed as a step-down level of care, Right Path Recovery San Diego's intensive outpatient program (IOP) helps adults transition from detoxification, residential treatment, or a partial hospitalization program (PHP). They also support people who need more structure than weekly outpatient care. The program treats alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepine, and other substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and bipolar disorder. Flexible day and evening schedules allow clients to continue working, attend school, or care for family while receiving treatment.

Build Skills and Track Progress

Using the center’s integrated recovery model, the clinical team brings together therapy, psychiatric care, medication management, and regular progress reviews to guide treatment. Clients meet with therapists for individual counseling and group sessions using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and trauma-informed care. Throughout the program, they build relapse prevention skills, create recovery planning, and practice everyday life skills that support long-term recovery. Weekly check-ins cover well-being, symptoms, cravings, recovery goals, participation, and relapse risks, then the clinical team uses those reviews to adjust each client’s care plan as progress continues. Clients attend treatment 3 to 5 days each week for a total of 9 to 15 hours through day or evening groups, and most complete the program in 8 to 12 weeks.

Strengthen Family Support and Plan for Life After Treatment

Family education and communication coaching help clients and loved ones understand addiction, improve communication, and prepare for recovery at home. When clinically appropriate, clients can attend some sessions through telehealth as part of a hybrid treatment schedule. Before completing the program, each client works with the care team to create an aftercare plan that can include outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, community recovery resources, alumni events, and ongoing group support.