Alcohol Rehab · San Diego County
Alcohol Rehab in San Diego
Cutting back hasn’t worked, and trying to do it alone is exhausting. Our alcohol rehab gives you therapy, psychiatric support and a plan.
Free and confidential. Admissions answers 8 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week.
Is Alcohol Rehab Right for You?
Addiction affects everyone differently. If alcohol or drug use is impacting your health, relationships, work, or overall well-being, help is available. At Shoreline, we guide you toward the right level of care and support your recovery every step of the way. You don’t have to hit rock bottom to take the first step.
Alcohol rehab is usually a good fit if
- You've tried to cut back or quit on your own, and it keeps slipping
- Drinking is affecting your job, your health or the people close to you
- You drink to cope with stress, anxiety, low moods or painful memories
- You've finished detox or a higher level of care and need support to stay on track
- You need treatment that works around a job, school or family
Another path may fit better if
Where Alcohol Rehab Happens
Alcohol rehab at Shoreline is in person and online. Many people move between levels of care as they get more stable.
Not Sure How Serious Your Drinking Is?
You don’t need a label to call. Tell our admissions team what’s going on, and we’ll talk it through and check your benefits in the same call.
What You'll Work On in Alcohol Rehab
Drinking usually does a job for you, like calming your nerves or helping you switch off. We help you find other ways to get that job done.
Understanding Your Drinking
Look at when, where and why you drink, without blame.
Handling Cravings and Triggers
Practice what to do in the moment around the people, places and moods that pull you back.
Coping Without Alcohol
Build healthier ways to handle stress, social pressure and celebrations.
Repairing Relationships
Work through the strain drinking has put on family and friends, with family sessions when it helps.
A Relapse Prevention Plan
Leave with a plan for hard days and support lined up for life after treatment.
Therapies We Use in Alcohol Rehab
Your week mixes group therapy, one-on-one sessions with your therapist and, when it helps, family sessions.
How to Start Alcohol Rehab
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 drinking, your health and your goals. If you need detox first, we’ll refer you to a licensed provider.
Your Treatment Plan
Your therapist builds a plan around your goals, your week and your recovery from alcohol.
Start Treatment
Meet your group and your therapist, and begin.
Asking for Help Is the Hard Part
Most people don’t feel ready when they call. That’s okay. We’ll answer your questions and check your benefits, with no pressure to decide anything today.
Insurance for Alcohol Rehab
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 center, and our Virtual IOP brings the program to you online.
Open in Google MapsQuestions About Alcohol Rehab
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 is outpatient alcohol rehab?
It’s structured treatment for alcohol use where you live at home and come to the center for group and individual therapy. You get more support than a weekly counseling appointment while keeping your daily life going. At Shoreline it also includes psychiatric care and medication management when you need them.
Do I need detox before alcohol rehab?
It depends. If you drink heavily and regularly, stopping suddenly can be dangerous and is safest with medical care. Shoreline doesn’t provide detox, so our admissions team helps you work out whether you need it and refers you to a licensed provider. We help you step into our program afterward.
How is outpatient alcohol rehab different from residential?
In residential rehab you live at the facility. Here you live at home and attend treatment several days a week, which can work well if you have a safe, stable place to stay. Shoreline doesn’t offer residential care, and we refer you to a licensed provider if you need it first.
Is there alcohol rehab near Carlsbad and North County San Diego?
Yes. Shoreline is at 183 Calle Magdalena, Suite 101 in Encinitas, and we serve adults across San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Solana Beach, Del Mar, San Marcos and Escondido. If getting here is hard, Virtual IOP is open to adults anywhere in California.
How long does alcohol rehab last?
It depends on your needs and your progress. Your therapist reviews your plan with you as you go and helps you step down to lighter support when you’re ready. There’s no set number that fits everyone.
Does insurance cover alcohol rehab at Shoreline?
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 verify your benefits before you start at no cost, so you know your coverage up front.
Can I keep working during alcohol rehab?
For many people, yes. Outpatient treatment is built around real life, and our admissions team can walk you through current group times. We can also help you choose the level of care that fits your week.
What therapies do you use for alcohol use?
We use CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, group therapy, individual therapy and family therapy, plus relapse prevention planning. Your clinical team picks what fits your history and goals. Psychiatric care and medication management are available when you need them.
Ready to Talk About Alcohol Rehab?
One call answers your questions and checks your benefits. Free, confidential and no pressure.