# Golden Coast Rehab

> Outpatient mental health and addiction treatment in La Mesa, California, serving San Diego County. Specialty mental health services include partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP). Substance use services, certified by DHCS, include detoxification, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment. Medi-Cal welcome.

Address: 8809 La Mesa Blvd., Suite 102, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 313-6223
Hours: Every day, 8am - 8pm

Golden Coast Rehab's programs run on an outpatient schedule; we do not operate residential or inpatient beds, and partner housing can provide a stable place to stay during treatment. When someone needs a level of care we do not offer, we say so at assessment and help them find it.

## Core pages

- [About Golden Coast Rehab](https://goldencoastrehab.com/about/): Who we are, what we do, and what we explicitly do not do.
- [Why Golden Coast](https://goldencoastrehab.com/why-golden-coast/): How we differ from other San Diego County programs.
- [Admissions](https://goldencoastrehab.com/admissions/): Assessment, intake, and what to expect on day one.
- [Medi-Cal](https://goldencoastrehab.com/medi-cal/): Medi-Cal coverage and the two service lanes.
- [For families](https://goldencoastrehab.com/for-families/): Guidance for family members supporting someone in treatment.
- [Meet the team](https://goldencoastrehab.com/meet-the-team/): Clinical and leadership staff.
- [Locations](https://goldencoastrehab.com/locations/): Service areas across San Diego County.
- [Contact](https://goldencoastrehab.com/contact/): Phone, address, and contact form.
- [Insurance verification](https://goldencoastrehab.com/insurance-verification/): Verify benefits before starting treatment.
- [Editorial standards](https://goldencoastrehab.com/editorial-standards/): How our clinical content is written and reviewed.

## Treatment programs

- [Outpatient Detox Program in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/treatment-programs/detox/): Outpatient detox in La Mesa, CA: medically supervised withdrawal for adults under DHCS certification 370254AP, with a direct handoff into treatment. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Dual Diagnosis Treatment in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/treatment-programs/dual-diagnosis/): Substance use treatment with a co-occurring mental health condition treated alongside it, in La Mesa, CA. DHCS-certified SUD care plus county-contracted specialty mental health. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/treatment-programs/intensive-outpatient-program/): Substance use intensive outpatient treatment in La Mesa, CA: multiple sessions a week while you live at home and keep working. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/treatment-programs/medication-assisted-treatment/): Medication-assisted treatment in La Mesa, CA: FDA-approved medication for opioid and alcohol use disorder paired with counseling. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Outpatient Program (OP) in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/treatment-programs/outpatient-program/): Outpatient substance use treatment in La Mesa, CA: a lighter weekly schedule for step-down and continuing care. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.

## Mental health conditions

- [ADHD Treatment Program in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/mental-health/adhd/): Outpatient adult ADHD support in La Mesa, CA: assessment, skills-based therapy, and coordinated psychiatric care alongside co-occurring conditions. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Anxiety Treatment Program in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/mental-health/anxiety/): Outpatient anxiety treatment in La Mesa, CA: PHP and IOP levels of care, CBT, and exposure-based therapy for adults. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Bipolar Disorder Treatment Program in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/mental-health/bipolar-disorder/): Outpatient bipolar disorder treatment in La Mesa, CA: PHP and IOP levels of care with mood stabilization, psychiatric care, and family support. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Program in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/mental-health/borderline-personality-disorder/): Outpatient borderline personality disorder treatment in La Mesa, CA: PHP and IOP levels of care with DBT skills for adults. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Program in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/mental-health/co-occurring-disorders/): Treatment for a mental health condition occurring alongside substance use, in La Mesa, CA. County-contracted specialty mental health plus DHCS-certified SUD care, coordinated. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Depression Treatment Program in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/mental-health/depression/): Outpatient depression treatment in La Mesa, CA: PHP and IOP levels of care for adults, with therapy and coordinated psychiatric care. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/mental-health/iop/): Mental health intensive outpatient treatment in La Mesa, CA: several clinical sessions a week around work, school, and family. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [OCD Treatment Program in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/mental-health/ocd/): Outpatient OCD treatment in La Mesa, CA: PHP and IOP levels of care with exposure and response prevention for adults. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/mental-health/php/): Partial hospitalization for mental health in La Mesa, CA: structured day treatment for adults, with evenings at home. A contracted County of San Diego specialty mental health provider. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [PTSD Treatment Program in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/mental-health/ptsd/): Outpatient PTSD treatment in La Mesa, CA: PHP and IOP levels of care with EMDR and trauma-focused therapy for adults. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Schizophrenia Treatment Program in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/mental-health/schizophrenia/): Outpatient schizophrenia and psychosis treatment in La Mesa, CA: PHP and IOP specialty mental health care for adults, with medication management and skills support. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Trauma Treatment Program in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/mental-health/trauma/): Outpatient trauma treatment in La Mesa, CA: trauma-informed PHP and IOP care for adults, including EMDR. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.

## Substance use / what we treat

- [Alcohol Addiction Treatment in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/addiction-treatments/alcohol/): Outpatient alcohol use disorder treatment in La Mesa, CA: medically supervised withdrawal, IOP, outpatient care, and medication. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/addiction-treatments/benzodiazepine/): Outpatient benzodiazepine dependence treatment in La Mesa, CA: medically supervised tapering and outpatient care for adults. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Cocaine Addiction Treatment in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/addiction-treatments/cocaine/): Outpatient cocaine use disorder treatment in La Mesa, CA: behavioral therapy and structured outpatient programming for adults. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Codeine Addiction Treatment in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/addiction-treatments/codeine/): Outpatient codeine dependence treatment in La Mesa, CA: medication-assisted treatment and outpatient care for adults. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Fentanyl Addiction Treatment in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/addiction-treatments/fentanyl/): Outpatient fentanyl use disorder treatment in La Mesa, CA: medication-assisted treatment, detox, and IOP for adults. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Heroin Addiction Treatment in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/addiction-treatments/heroin/): Outpatient heroin use disorder treatment in La Mesa, CA: medication-assisted treatment, detox, and IOP for adults. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Methamphetamine Addiction Treatment in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/addiction-treatments/meth/): Outpatient methamphetamine use disorder treatment in La Mesa, CA: behavioral treatment, IOP, and structured outpatient care. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Opioid Addiction Treatment in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/addiction-treatments/opioid/): Outpatient opioid use disorder treatment in La Mesa, CA: medication-assisted treatment, detox, and IOP for adults. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/addiction-treatments/prescription-drug/): Outpatient prescription drug dependence treatment in La Mesa, CA: opioid, benzodiazepine, and stimulant medication misuse. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.

## Therapies

- [Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/therapies/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy/): ACT at Golden Coast Rehab in La Mesa, CA: building a life around your values while difficult thoughts and feelings are present. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/therapies/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/): CBT at Golden Coast Rehab in La Mesa, CA: practical work on the thoughts and behaviors that keep depression, anxiety, and substance use going. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/therapies/dialectical-behavior-therapy/): DBT skills at Golden Coast Rehab in La Mesa, CA: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [EMDR Therapy in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/therapies/emdr/): EMDR at Golden Coast Rehab in La Mesa, CA: structured trauma reprocessing for PTSD and unresolved trauma, with less retelling than talk therapy. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Family Therapy in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/therapies/family-therapy/): Family therapy at Golden Coast Rehab in La Mesa, CA: working with the system around the client, with your consent. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Group Therapy in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/therapies/group-therapy/): Group therapy at Golden Coast Rehab in La Mesa, CA: where most of the clinical work in our PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs happens. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/therapies/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction/): MBSR-informed practice at Golden Coast Rehab in La Mesa, CA: a trainable capacity to stay with discomfort without reacting to it. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Motivational Interviewing in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/therapies/motivational-interviewing/): Motivational interviewing at Golden Coast Rehab in La Mesa, CA: resolving ambivalence about change without lectures or confrontation. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Narrative Therapy in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/therapies/narrative-therapy/): Narrative therapy at Golden Coast Rehab in La Mesa, CA: separating the person from the problem and re-authoring the story underneath. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Psychodynamic Therapy in San Diego](https://goldencoastrehab.com/therapies/psychodynamic-therapy/): Psychodynamic therapy at Golden Coast Rehab in La Mesa, CA: understanding how earlier relationships shape present patterns. Medi-Cal welcome. Call (858) 925-8589.

## Locations and service areas

- [Mental Health & Addiction in La Mesa, CA | Golden Coast Rehab](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/): Golden Coast Rehab at 8809 La Mesa Blvd., Suite 102, La Mesa, CA 91942. Outpatient mental health PHP and IOP plus DHCS-certified addiction treatment for San Diego County. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Near Chula Vista, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/chula-vista-ca/): Golden Coast Rehab serves Chula Vista, CA from our La Mesa facility. Outpatient mental health PHP and IOP plus DHCS-certified addiction treatment. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Near El Cajon, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/el-cajon-ca/): Golden Coast Rehab serves El Cajon, CA from our La Mesa facility. Outpatient mental health PHP and IOP plus DHCS-certified addiction treatment. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Near Escondido, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/escondido-ca/): Golden Coast Rehab serves Escondido, CA from our La Mesa facility. Outpatient mental health PHP and IOP plus DHCS-certified addiction treatment. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Near Lakeside, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/lakeside-ca/): Golden Coast Rehab serves Lakeside, CA from our La Mesa facility. Outpatient mental health PHP and IOP plus DHCS-certified addiction treatment. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Near Lemon Grove, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/lemon-grove-ca/): Golden Coast Rehab serves Lemon Grove, CA from our La Mesa facility. Outpatient mental health PHP and IOP plus DHCS-certified addiction treatment. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Near National City, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/national-city-ca/): Golden Coast Rehab serves National City, CA from our La Mesa facility. Outpatient mental health PHP and IOP plus DHCS-certified addiction treatment. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Near Oceanside, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/oceanside-ca/): Golden Coast Rehab serves Oceanside, CA from our La Mesa facility. Outpatient mental health PHP and IOP plus DHCS-certified addiction treatment. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Near San Diego, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/san-diego-ca/): Golden Coast Rehab serves San Diego, CA from our La Mesa facility. Outpatient mental health PHP and IOP plus DHCS-certified addiction treatment. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Near Santee, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/santee-ca/): Golden Coast Rehab serves Santee, CA from our La Mesa facility. Outpatient mental health PHP and IOP plus DHCS-certified addiction treatment. Call (858) 925-8589.
- [Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Near Spring Valley, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/spring-valley-ca/): Golden Coast Rehab serves Spring Valley, CA from our La Mesa facility. Outpatient mental health PHP and IOP plus DHCS-certified addiction treatment. Call (858) 925-8589.

## La Mesa location pages

- [Golden Coast Rehab, La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/): Our one facility: location, directions, and every service delivered there.
- [Outpatient Detox Program in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/detox/)
- [Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/intensive-outpatient-program/)
- [Outpatient Program (OP) in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/outpatient-program/)
- [Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/medication-assisted-treatment/)
- [Dual Diagnosis Treatment in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/dual-diagnosis/)
- [Alcohol Addiction Treatment in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/alcohol/)
- [Opioid Addiction Treatment in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/opioid/)
- [Fentanyl Addiction Treatment in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/fentanyl/)
- [Heroin Addiction Treatment in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/heroin/)
- [Methamphetamine Addiction Treatment in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/meth/)
- [Cocaine Addiction Treatment in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/cocaine/)
- [Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/benzodiazepine/)
- [Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/prescription-drug/)
- [Codeine Addiction Treatment in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/codeine/)
- [Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/php/)
- [Anxiety Treatment Program in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/anxiety/)
- [Depression Treatment Program in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/depression/)
- [Bipolar Disorder Treatment Program in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/bipolar-disorder/)
- [OCD Treatment Program in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/ocd/)
- [Trauma Treatment Program in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/trauma/)
- [PTSD Treatment Program in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/ptsd/)
- [ADHD Treatment Program in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/adhd/)
- [Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Program in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/borderline-personality-disorder/)
- [Schizophrenia Treatment Program in La Mesa, CA](https://goldencoastrehab.com/california/la-mesa-ca/schizophrenia/)

## Team

- [Dr. Sanjai Mathew Thankachen](https://goldencoastrehab.com/team/sanjai-mathew-thankachen/): Medical Director
- [Matthew Beck](https://goldencoastrehab.com/team/matthew-beck/): Program Director & Clinical Director
- [Dean Scaduto](https://goldencoastrehab.com/team/dean-scaduto/): Founder
- [Daniel Leiderman](https://goldencoastrehab.com/team/daniel-leiderman/): Co-Founder
- [Jose Feliciano, AMFT, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #125649)](https://goldencoastrehab.com/team/jose-feliciano/): Lead Therapist
- [Tomi Kelly, APCC, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #13198)](https://goldencoastrehab.com/team/tomi-kelly/): Therapist
- [Brayden Lacy](https://goldencoastrehab.com/team/brayden-lacy/): Behavioral Health Technician

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