About Evolve Teen Treatment Center – San Diego Outpatient
Evolve Teen Treatment Center in Del Mar, California is an adolescent substance use and mental health treatment program serving teens ages 12 to 17 in the North County San Diego area.
Evolve uses an evidence based and family centered approach that integrates psychiatry and DBT skills training with customized treatment planning.
Adolescent Treatment Programs at Evolve
Teens may begin with the Partial Hospitalization Program which is a full day program running Monday through Friday or step into the after-school Intensive Outpatient Program held Monday through Thursday.
Clients can expect counseling and weekly psychiatry with parent support groups. Evolve emphasizes DBT skills training and CBT, Motivational Interviewing and experiential therapies like art and music with SMART Recovery when applicable.
Quick Facts About Evolve Teen Treatment
- Location: Del Mar, California, in the coastal North County San Diego community.
- Levels of care: Teen PHP and IOP outpatient programs.
- Who they treat: Adolescents ages 12 to 17 with mental health, substance use, and dual diagnosis needs.
- Approach: DBT forward, evidence based care with psychiatry and family involvement.
- Payment options: Most private insurance in network and out of network; self pay and financing available; does not accept Medi-Cal or Medicaid.
- Amenities: Five therapy offices, two group rooms, art therapy space, dedicated school room, and all gender restrooms.
- Accreditation: CARF accredited for both IOP and PHP.




