Outpatient Addiction Treatment · San Diego
Healing begins
with hope
Amal Recovery Center provides compassionate, evidence-based care for people navigating substance use and co-occurring disorders, with intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP) and individual therapy right here in San Diego.
Programs designed
for lasting recovery
We meet you wherever you are on your journey, with levels of care that grow with your needs.
Partial HospitalizationStructured Days
Intensive, structured programming five days per week — a powerful bridge between residential and outpatient care, offering comprehensive clinical support during the day.
- 20+ hours of therapeutic programming per week
- Psychiatric evaluation & medication management
- Individual, group & family therapy
- Life skills & wellness coaching
Intensive OutpatientFlexible Care
Three days per week of meaningful therapeutic support with both morning and evening track options — designed to fit around the rest of your life, whatever that looks like.
- 9–12 hours of therapy per week
- Dual-track: harm reduction & abstinence-based
- Trauma-informed group therapy
- Peer recovery support specialists
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 & motivational approaches
- Trauma-informed & grief work
- Culturally informed & identity-affirming
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.
Trauma-Informed Foundation
Every aspect of care is grounded in awareness of trauma's role in healing and recovery.
Cultural Humility
We integrate culturally responsive, liberation-focused frameworks that honor each client's identity and background.
Dual-Track Recovery Paths
Harm reduction and abstinence-based pathways — because recovery looks different for everyone.
Family & Community Integration
Recovery thrives within relationship. We cultivate community connection as a pillar of sustainable healing.
How we work
CBT / DBT
Cognitive & dialectical behavioral therapies
Trauma-Informed Care
Recovery rooted in safety, trust & healing
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
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 abstinence.
It is human connection and community.
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.
Meet the people behind Amal
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Mahdi DiabMD, MSPH
Executive Director
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Andina Aste-NietoLPCC
Program Director
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Bryce Pattee
Admissions Director
Addiction treatment in San Diego, for Southern California and beyond
Amal Recovery Center provides outpatient substance use and dual diagnosis treatment in San Diego, California. We welcome adults from every corner of San Diego County and Southern California, and people from across the country who come to San Diego to begin their recovery.
- Downtown San Diego
- Barrio Logan
- Logan Heights
- City Heights
- Southeast San Diego
- National City
- Chula Vista
- La Mesa
- El Cajon
- Escondido
- Oceanside
- Imperial County
- Orange County
- Riverside County
- Los Angeles
Frequently asked questions
What addiction treatment programs does Amal Recovery Center offer in San Diego?
Amal offers three levels of outpatient care in San Diego: a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) five days per week, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) three days per week with morning and evening tracks, and one-on-one individual therapy. We treat substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions (dual diagnosis).
What is the difference between IOP and PHP?
PHP is the more intensive option, with structured clinical programming five days a week, often as a step down from detox or residential care. IOP provides 9 to 12 hours of therapy per week across three days, so you can keep working, studying or caring for family while in treatment.
Do I have to be sober to start treatment?
No. Amal offers two tracks: a harm reduction track that does not require abstinence to begin, and an abstinence-based track. You and your clinician choose the path that fits your goals.
Where is Amal Recovery Center located?
Our program is located at 1401 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, close to downtown San Diego and easy to reach from across San Diego County.
Do you serve people outside San Diego?
Yes. Our programs take place in person in San Diego, and we welcome clients from across Southern California, including Orange County, Riverside County, Imperial County and Los Angeles, as well as people from other states who choose to come to San Diego for care. Contact our admissions team to talk through what attending would involve.
How do I get started?
Send us a confidential message through the form below or email Info@AmalRecovery.com. Our admissions team will answer your questions and help you find the right level of care.
Take the first step today
Reaching out is an act of courage. Our intake team is here to answer your questions and help you find the right level of care.
📍 Location
1401 Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
✉️ Email Us
Reach our intake team anytime:
Info@AmalRecovery.com
If you or someone you love is in crisis:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or Text 988