San Diego Recovery Center

Healing begins
with hope

Amal Recovery Center provides compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring disorders — right here in San Diego.

Amal Recovery Center
What We Offer

Programs designed
for lasting recovery

We meet you wherever you are on your journey, with levels of care that grow with your needs.

PHP

Partial HospitalizationStructured Days

Intensive, structured programming five days per week — a powerful bridge between residential and outpatient care, offering comprehensive support while you live at home or in sober housing.

  • 20+ hours of therapeutic programming per week
  • Psychiatric evaluation & medication management
  • Individual, group & family therapy
  • Life skills & wellness coaching
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IOP

Intensive OutpatientFlexible Care

Maintain work, school, or family responsibilities while receiving meaningful therapeutic support — typically three days per week with both morning and evening options available.

  • 9–12 hours of therapy per week
  • Dual-track: harm reduction & abstinence-based
  • Trauma-informed group therapy
  • Peer recovery support specialists
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Individual

One-on-One TherapyPersonal Work

Private therapy sessions with licensed clinicians — the focused, confidential space to explore underlying patterns, trauma, and goals, tailored entirely to your unique story and pace.

  • Licensed therapists & counselors
  • CBT, DBT, EMDR & motivational approaches
  • Trauma processing & grief work
  • Culturally informed & identity-affirming
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98%
Client Satisfaction
Amal
Means Hope in Arabic
Dual
Track Programming
MD-Led
Clinical Team
Our Philosophy

Rooted in science,
guided by heart

We draw from the strongest evidence base in addiction medicine while honoring the full humanity — cultural, spiritual, and personal — of every individual we serve.

01

Trauma-Informed Foundation

Every aspect of care is grounded in awareness of trauma's role in healing and recovery.

02

Cultural Humility

We integrate culturally responsive, liberation-focused frameworks that honor each client's identity and background.

03

Dual-Track Recovery Paths

Harm reduction and abstinence-based pathways — because recovery looks different for everyone.

04

Family & Community Integration

Recovery thrives within relationship. We cultivate community connection as a pillar of sustainable healing.

Modalities

How we work

CBT / DBT

Cognitive & dialectical behavioral therapies

EMDR

Trauma processing through bilateral stimulation

Motivational Interviewing

Collaborative, client-centered change

Mindfulness

Present-moment awareness for emotional regulation

MAT

Medication-Assisted Treatment when indicated

Spiritual Care

Faith-informed support for those who seek it

Expressive Arts

Creative modalities for processing and growth

Recovery Coaching

Peer-guided support for sustained growth

Our Foundation

The heart of Amal

The word "Amal" means hope in Arabic. And at the center of our approach is a simple, powerful truth.

"
The opposite of addiction is not sobriety.
It is connection.
— Johann Hari

This belief is at the heart of everything we do at Amal. Recovery is not achieved in isolation — it is built in relationship, in community, in being truly seen and known by others. Our programs are designed to foster the deep human connection that makes lasting healing — and lasting hope — possible.

Coverage

We work with your insurance

We accept most major insurance plans and are committed to making treatment as accessible as possible. Our team will handle verification on your behalf.

Medi-Cal
Molina Healthcare
Blue Shield Promise
Community Health Group
Private Pay
Out-of-Network
Get In Touch

Take the first step today

Reaching out is an act of courage. Our intake team is here to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and help you find the right level of care.

Thank you for reaching out to Amal

We received your message and will be in touch within one business day.
If your need is urgent, please email us directly at Info@AmalRecovery.com

📍 Location

1401 Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

✉️ Email Us

Reach our intake team anytime:
[email protected]

If you or someone you love is in crisis:

988

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or Text 988