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Located just a block from the beach in Carlsbad, 516 Recovery treats mental health concerns and substance use disorders. They have set things up intentionally by separating their care into two spots nearby: one for a safe medical detox and substance use, and another specifically for mental health. Because they handle everything from detox to residential, all the way through outpatient support and supportive housing, clients get to stay with the same team of people who know their stories.
Own One’s Recovery with a Tailored Treatment Plan
At 516 Recovery, they don’t see addiction and mental health as separate issues, so they don’t treat them that way. This focus on the individual starts at the first phone call, which the CEO sometimes answers to help build a treatment plan. Because they have a 1:1 overall staff-to-client ratio, the team can adjust a person’s plan as they progress, rather than pushing a generic protocol. They balance clinical therapies with a very hands-on approach, so everyone gets the specific, focused attention.
Prioritize Comfort While Doing the Hard Work
Located in the heart of Carlsbad Village, the facility provides real human comfort, with chef-prepared meals and fresh-pressed juices. They operate on a "sky’s the limit" philosophy, meaning if a client needs a specific comfort item or a certain meal to feel settled, the team makes it happen. By keeping the spaces pet-friendly and focusing on the small details that make a person feel respected, they create a peaceful community for healing.
Stay Plugged into a Community That Cares
Transitioning back to real life is where things can get the most challenging, so 516 Recovery sets up a safety net through their intensive outpatient program (IOP). Through this program, people start balancing their responsibilities without losing the therapy and psychiatric support they need. And they can live in one of the five houses in Carlsbad Village or back on their own, so they stay plugged into the community through things like the Wednesday night alumni meetings.
Highlights from the Center
Pet Friendly
On-site Medical Detox
Private Rooms Available
Center Overview
Insurance Accepted
Cash Pay Rates



