Way Back

The Way Back in San Diego, California provides treatment for adult men with substance use disorders.

This 30-bed facility offers residential care and withdrawal management blending proven therapies like motivational interviewing with peer support and holistic practices.

The Way Back centers long-term recovery through an abstinence-based model that respects each man's spiritual beliefs, cultural background and individual path forward.

Men's Residential Recovery

Residential treatment is the heart of The Way Back's work providing men age 18 and older with structured, alcohol- and drug-free living and 24-hour staff support.

Admission follows specific criteria with withdrawal management available when medically necessary.

Clients receive assessments, individualized treatment planning, individual counseling, clinical and education groups, case management and aftercare linkage.

A typical day blends spiritual wellness walks, meditation, recreation and time for job search or volunteer work, helping men rebuild responsibility and lasting life skills.

Trauma-Informed Care

The Way Back supports men managing co-occurring mental health disorders alongside addiction.

Their trauma-informed framework includes trauma screening, staff regulation and de-escalation training and the use of EMDR and Seeking Safety when clinically indicated.

The program also draws on twelve-step facilitation, SMART Recovery and non-12-step principles to fit each person's recovery.