Alvarado Parkway Institute – API – PATH – San Diego, California
1250 6th Avenue, San Diego, California, 92101
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicare
- Medicaid
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
In San Diego, California, the Alvarado Parkway Institute offers a wide range of addiction and mental health programs specifically designed for adults. The facility focuses on outpatient care through its Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and other outpatient programs. It treats conditions like PTSD, anxiety, stress, and substance use disorders. The institute’s goal is to provide individualized care plans that meet the needs of each person, regardless of gender or religion.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), anger management, anxiety and stress management, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, coping skills, mindfulness, addictive disorder treatment, relapse prevention, and outreach support are some of the ways that the Alvarado Parkway Institute helps people get better. The center also helps with managing medications. Specialized trauma therapy, limited round-trip transportation, and meals during treatment sessions are some of the best things about the school. The Alvarado Parkway Institute follows strict rules for care and service quality because it is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Family counseling
- Individual psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Group counseling
- Experiential Therapy
- Nutrition Therapy
- Marital/couples counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Alcoholism
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Detoxification
- Aftercare
- Outpatient
License and Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
Amenities
- Private setting
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