Gateside Recovery

Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Sober Living

Primary Level of Care

Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.

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Private Pay

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Helping adults build a stable foundation for long-term recovery, Gateside Recovery provides structured sober living across three residences in Imperial Beach, California. Founded by individuals with personal recovery experience, the program emphasizes accountability, community, and support while helping residents transition into independent, substance-free living. Gateside is certified and partnered with the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), supporting quality standards in recovery housing. Residents benefit from a recovery-focused environment within walking distance of the beach, public transportation, restaurants, and local resources.

Recovery Through Community and Service

Gateside Recovery encourages residents to stay actively involved in both recovery and the local community. The program hosts and participates in activities such as recovery volleyball tournaments, beach gatherings, sobriety walks, milestone celebrations, and outreach events serving people experiencing homelessness. Through peer support, structured living, shared responsibilities, and meaningful community involvement, residents strengthen resilience, rebuild healthy routines, and develop the skills needed to maintain long-term sobriety while creating lasting connections with others in recovery. Gateside Recovery also accepts Medi-Cal and select Marketplace insurance plans to support eligible residents in their recovery journey.

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
1661 Elm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154 View Map
Primary Focus
This center primarily supports substance use disorders, helping you stab...

Support Focus

This center primarily supports substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Occupancy
6-15 beds
Substance Use We Support
Alcohol, Drug Addiction
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Pricing and Program Length

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Care Options

Levels of Care

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
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Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
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Residential Rehab
Not Offered at This Center
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Included
Sober Living
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Not included
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
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Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Who We Support

Men
Women
Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Approaches

Active Sober Community

Therapies

Life Skills

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Languages

English

Substances We Support

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Aftercare

Mentoring and Peer support
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Beach Access
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms

Amenities

Beach Access
Armchair or Sofa
Fitness Center
TV

Activities

AA/NA Meetings

Off-Site Activities

Beach Walks
Swimming
Volleyball
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: life skills and more.
San Diego, California, United States.
Gateside Recovery provides sober living and more.

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