Services Offered
8
Self-reported on N-SUMHSS
Substance Use Treatment · San Diego, CA
Way Back
Substance Use Treatment in San Diego, California, operated by Private non-profit organization. Service and payment details below come directly from the SAMHSA treatment-facility record.
- 2
- Care types listed
- No
- MAT
- Yes
- Medicaid
- No
- Telehealth
According to SAMHSA's National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services, Way Back is a substance use treatment in San Diego, California, operated by Private non-profit organization. The record documents 2 of 5 tracked care modalities and 3 of 5 payment channels, including Medicaid coverage. Self-reported completeness ranks in the 70th percentile among California facilities.
The verdict
Way Back pairs two documented care modalities with broad payment access.
- 70th pctl.
- record completeness in California
- 2/5
- care modalities on file
- 3/5
- payment channels confirmed
- 15
- population + language groups served
What the SAMHSA Record Shows About Way Back
Way Back is a substance use treatment operated by Private non-profit organization in San Diego, California. The facility's N-SUMHSS record lists 2 primary care modalities (residential, detox), which shapes both how treatment is delivered and how intake is scheduled. MAT is not listed in the current record; callers seeking medication-assisted options should verify directly or check the rankings pages for nearby providers that do offer MAT. The full postal address on file is 2516 A Street, San Diego, CA 92102.
On the services side, the facility self-reports 8 distinct service lines (Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Detoxification, Mental health services, Motivational interviewing, Residential, Substance use treatment, Trauma-informed care), 3 substance or condition categories treated (Alcohol, General substance use disorders, Opioids), and 7 clinical treatment approaches (Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling). It serves 14 specific population groups (Active duty military, Adults, Justice-involved individuals, Men, Military families, Persons affected by intimate partner violence, Persons who have experienced sexual abuse, Persons who have experienced trauma, Persons with DUI/DWI, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Persons with co-occurring disorders, Persons with co-occurring pain, and 2 more) with 1 language of care (Spanish). Those figures give a rough signal of programmatic breadth, a higher number of approaches and populations usually indicates more structured clinical programming rather than a single-modality operation. Payment-wise, the record confirms Medicaid, Medicare, payment assistance, plus 3 specific payment methods enumerated in the survey (Medicaid, Medicare, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid).
Way Back reports 37 attributes across services, populations, payment, and language, in line with the California statewide median of 32 (1,580 facilities listed).
Use this page as a starting screen, not a final decision. SAMHSA fields are self-reported by the facility and refreshed on a rolling basis, so wait times, bed availability, current insurance contracts, and staff credentials are best confirmed on a direct intake call to (619) 703-6338. This page is a factual directory summary, not medical advice, clinical endorsement, or a guarantee of admission. For any acute crisis or active substance-use emergency, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline before visiting any facility.
Service profile: Way Back
How broad this facility's reported program is, by SAMHSA service line.
Service lines 8
Service lines
8 reported (40% of the typical 20 max)
Treatment approaches 7
Treatment approaches
7 reported (47% of the typical 15 max)
Conditions treated 3
Conditions treated
3 reported (20% of the typical 15 max)
Payment options 3
Payment options
3 reported (25% of the typical 12 max)
Counts are self-reported to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS; bar widths are relative to a typical maximum, not a national cap.
How complete is this record, statewide?
Every SAMHSA-listed California facility is plotted below by its own reported-attribute count. Way Back's bucket is highlighted, so you can see exactly where this specific record falls against the full state distribution, not just the single median figure above.
37 reported attributes
Self-reported completeness, all California SAMHSA facilities
37 70th pctl. higher than 70% of 1,580 California facilities
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Source SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) · 2026
Substance Use Treatment's Medicaid acceptance rate
Of California's 965 substance use treatment facilities, 60% accept Medicaid, at or above the California statewide average of 60% (all facility types). Way Back itself is one of them.
Substance Use Treatment facilities in California, Medicaid acceptance rate
Treatment Approaches
7
3 substance categories
Populations Served
14
1 language of care
Care-modality coverage (5 modalities tracked)
Reports: residential, detox.
Payment-channel breadth (5 standard channels)
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, payment assistance.
Contact Information
Address
2516 A Street, San Diego, CA 92102
Phone
(619) 235-0592Intake Phone
(619) 703-6338Website
thewaybacksd.orgEligibility & Services Snapshot
Self-reported in Way Back's SAMHSA N-SUMHSS record. Always confirm specifics with the facility before relying on any single field.
| Category | Item | Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Care Modality | Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) | - |
| Care Modality | Medically Supervised Detox | Yes |
| Care Modality | Outpatient Programs | - |
| Care Modality | Residential Treatment | Yes |
| Care Modality | Telehealth Available | - |
| Payment | Medicaid | Yes |
| Payment | Medicare | Yes |
| Payment | Private Insurance | - |
| Payment | Sliding-Fee Scale | - |
| Payment | Payment Assistance | Yes |
Services Offered
Co-occurring disorder treatmentCognitive behavioral therapyDetoxificationMental health servicesMotivational interviewingResidentialSubstance use treatmentTrauma-informed care
Conditions Treated
AlcoholGeneral substance use disordersOpioids
Treatment Approaches
Anger managementBrief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTrauma-related counseling
Populations Served
Active duty militaryAdultsJustice-involved individualsMenMilitary familiesPersons affected by intimate partner violencePersons who have experienced sexual abusePersons who have experienced traumaPersons with DUI/DWIPersons with HIV/AIDSPersons with co-occurring disordersPersons with co-occurring painVeteransYoung adults
Languages
Spanish
Key Features
✗ Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓ Detox Services
✗ Outpatient Programs
✓ Residential Treatment
✗ Telehealth Available
Payment & Insurance
✓ Medicaid
✓ Medicare
✗ Private Insurance
✗ Sliding Fee Scale
✓ Payment Assistance
Accepted Payment Methods
- • Medicaid
- • Medicare
- • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of facility is Way Back?
Way Back is a Substance Use Treatment facility operated by Private non-profit organization in San Diego, California. Its SAMHSA record documents two documented care modalities.
Does Way Back offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
Way Back does not currently list MAT among its services. MAT combines FDA-approved medications with counseling. Contact the facility directly to verify current service availability, as offerings may change.
What payment and insurance does Way Back accept?
Way Back accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, payment assistance, broad payment access. Additional accepted payment methods include Medicaid, Medicare, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid.
What services does Way Back provide?
Way Back offers 8 services including Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Detoxification, and 5 more. Services are self-reported to SAMHSA and may change. Contact the facility to confirm current availability.
What population groups does Way Back serve?
Way Back's SAMHSA record lists 14 specific population groups: Active duty military, Adults, Justice-involved individuals, Men, Military families, Persons affected by intimate partner violence, and 8 more. If your specific population isn't listed, call the facility directly, since intake staff can often accommodate needs the survey form doesn't capture.
What languages are supported at Way Back?
Way Back reports care available in 1 language: Spanish. Language support can change with staffing, so confirm your specific language need when you call.
Does Way Back offer detox services?
Yes, Way Back provides detoxification services. Medical detox helps manage withdrawal symptoms under professional supervision. Contact them to discuss your specific needs and verify availability.
Is telehealth available at Way Back?
Way Back does not currently list telehealth options. Contact them directly as many facilities have expanded virtual care offerings. You can reach them at (619) 235-0592.
How do I get started with treatment at Way Back?
Contact Way Back directly at their intake line: (619) 703-6338. Ask about intake procedures, wait times, what to bring, and insurance verification. For residential programs, ask about bed availability and length-of-stay expectations. For immediate help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.
Every figure on PlainRecovery is rendered directly from SAMHSA's published N-SUMHSS facility data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these facility listings, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 N-SUMHSS release.