San Diego Center for Children – Escondido, California
235 W. 5th Avenue, Escondido, California, 92025
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- County or local government funds
- Community Mental Health Block Grants
- Community Service Block Grants
- Medicaid
- Other State funds
- Private health insurance
- State corrections or juvenile justice funds
- State education agency funds
- Cash or self-payment
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
- State welfare or child and family services funds
- Medicare
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
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Family counseling
- Individual psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Group counseling
- Animal Therapy
- 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
- Detoxification
- Outpatient
- Hospital inpatient treatment
License and Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
Amenities
- Day school
- Private setting
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Most private insurances accepted