North Central Mental Health Center

North Central Mental Health Center is a county operated behavioral health and substance use treatment program in San Diego, California serving residents with mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

As part of the San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency it provides accessible community based care for clients experiencing persistent mental illness or behavioral health crises.

Behavioral Health and Homeless Outreach

Clients can access outpatient behavioral health treatment, medication management, and crisis intervention along with on-site linkage to strengths-based case management services housed within the facility.

Clients can expect short-term counseling with approaches that may include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and integrated dual-diagnosis treatment.

The center also offers telehealth, homeless outreach, and psychosocial rehabilitation supports for high-need clients.

Quick Facts About Mental Health Center

• Location: Centrally located on Morena Boulevard in San Diego, easily accessed via public transportation.
• Levels of care: Outpatient behavioral health treatment, crisis intervention, and recovery services.
• Who they treat: Young adults, adults, and seniors with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders, including veterans.
• Approach: CBT, DBT, interpersonal therapy, and integrated dual diagnosis care.
• Access: Walk-in hours Monday through Friday, plus medication management and case management.
• Payment options: Operates within the county system with Medicaid/Medi-Cal acceptance indicators.
• Support services: Homeless outreach, strengths based case management, and community resource connections.