Mental Health Treatment · San Diego County
Mental Health Treatment in San Diego
When anxiety, depression or trauma start running your days, weekly therapy may not be enough. Our outpatient programs give you more support, with a plan built around your goals, while you live at home.
Free and confidential. Admissions answers 8 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week.
Is Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Right for You?
Our programs are for adults who need more than a weekly appointment, but don’t need a hospital or a residential stay.
Our programs are usually a good fit if
- Anxiety, panic or worry is getting in the way of work, school or relationships
- Depression has made it hard to get through the day
- Past trauma keeps showing up as nightmares, anger, numbness or fear
- You're managing bipolar disorder or OCD and need more structure and support
- Weekly therapy hasn't been enough, or you're stepping down from a hospital stay
Another path may fit better if
Levels of Care for Mental Health
Shoreline offers three outpatient levels of care, in person and online. Many people move between them as they get more stable.
Not Sure Which Level of Care Fits?
Tell our admissions team what’s going on. We’ll talk it through with you and check your benefits in the same call.
A Plan Built Around You
No two plans look the same. You and your therapist set clear, realistic goals together, break them into smaller steps and review your progress as you go.
A Full Assessment
A clinical and psychiatric assessment looks at your symptoms, your history and your strengths.
Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric evaluation, psychiatry sessions and medication management when you need them.
Skills for Hard Days
Practical ways to handle anxiety, low moods, stress and difficult emotions.
Steadier Routines
Rebuild the sleep, structure and connections that support your mental health.
Planning What Comes Next
Leave with an aftercare plan and ongoing support after the program ends.
Therapies We Use
Your week mixes group therapy, one-on-one sessions with your therapist and, when it helps, family sessions.
How to Start Treatment
Call or Send the Form
Admissions answers 8 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week. Calls are confidential.
We Check Your Benefits
We verify your insurance before you start, so you know what’s covered.
Clinical Assessment
We learn about your symptoms, your history and your goals, and recommend a level of care.
Your Treatment Plan
You and your therapist set goals and build a plan around your week.
Start Treatment
Meet your group and your therapist, and begin.
Start With One Conversation
You don’t need to have the right words. We’ll answer your questions and check your benefits, with no pressure to decide anything today.
Insurance for Mental Health Treatment
In network with
- HealthNet
- Tricare
- Anthem
We also accept most other private insurance plans out of network. We don’t accept Medicaid or Medicare. Admissions checks your benefits before you start.
Our San Diego County Treatment Center
Shoreline has one treatment center, in North County San Diego. People come to us from across San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Solana Beach, Del Mar, San Marcos and Escondido.
Shoreline Recovery Center
183 Calle Magdalena, Suite 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
Admissions: 8 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week
Areas we serve
One Rehab Center Serving All of San Diego County
Shoreline Recovery Center serves adults across San Diego County, from Oceanside and Carlsbad to La Jolla and the city of San Diego. In-person sessions take place at our outpatient center, and our Virtual IOP brings the program to you online.
Open in Google MapsQuestions About Mental Health Treatment
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Anything else, our admissions team is a call away.
Clinically reviewed by
Mike Gallagher, LPCC
Clinical Director, Shoreline Recovery Center
Last reviewed November 2026
What mental health conditions do you treat?
Most often anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder and OCD. Your assessment looks at your full picture, and if you need a specialty we don’t offer, we’ll help you find it.
Do I need a substance use problem to get treatment at Shoreline?
No. We treat mental health conditions on their own, and we also treat them together with substance use when both are part of the picture.
How is this different from seeing a therapist once a week?
Our programs give you more support each week: group therapy, individual sessions and psychiatric care, with a team that tracks your progress. Many people step down to weekly therapy when they’re ready.
Will I see a psychiatrist?
When you need it, yes. Shoreline offers psychiatric evaluation, psychiatry sessions and medication management as part of treatment.
Is there mental health treatment near Carlsbad or North County San Diego?
Yes. Shoreline is at 183 Calle Magdalena, Suite 101, Encinitas, in North County San Diego. We serve people across San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Solana Beach, Del Mar, San Marcos and Escondido. Virtual IOP is also available to adults anywhere in California.
Does insurance cover mental health treatment?
We’re in network with HealthNet, Tricare and Anthem, and we accept most other private plans out of network. We don’t accept Medicaid or Medicare. We’ll verify your benefits before you start, at no cost.
What is a mental health treatment plan?
It’s the plan you and your therapist build together: your goals, the smaller steps to reach them, how often you’ll meet and how you’ll measure progress. You review and adjust it as you go.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you’re thinking about suicide, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911. Our admissions team can help with next steps once you’re safe.
Ready to Talk About Mental Health Treatment?
One call answers your questions and checks your benefits. Free, confidential and no pressure.