At Coastal Detox, women receive individualized residential addiction treatment in a supportive environment designed to address issues that can affect women’s experiences with substance use, including trauma, relationships, caregiving responsibilities, mental health, and self-esteem.
Our program provides structured, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed drug and alcohol addiction treatment alongside integrated co-occurring mental health care. When clinically appropriate, medical detox is available at the same location, allowing for a seamless transition into residential care. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all women’s program, Coastal Detox delivers tailored clinical care within a safe and supportive residential setting in San Diego.
Inpatient or residential rehab is a level of clinical care where patients live onsite at the treatment facility while participating in a highly structured daily therapeutic program. Residents receive 24/7 medical and clinical oversight while engaging in daily individual therapy, group counseling, case management, recovery skills development, relapse-prevention planning, and comprehensive transition planning for life after residential care.
Coastal Detox is a co-ed residential facility with dedicated, women-specific care and accommodations. Women participating in our program benefit from:
Evidence-based recommendations from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) emphasize that effective addiction treatment for women must account for relationships, family dynamics, trauma histories, co-occurring mental health conditions, parenting and caregiving responsibilities, and, when applicable, pregnancy.
Many women entering addiction treatment have histories of trauma, including physical or sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Unresolved trauma can serve as a powerful trigger for substance use. While trauma is not universal among all women facing addiction, Coastal Detox utilizes trauma-informed care across all clinical pathways to ensure safety, respect boundaries, and prevent retraumatization.
Substance use disorders frequently co-occur with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Treating addiction without addressing underlying mental health concerns significantly increases the risk of relapse. Coastal Detox offers integrated dual-diagnosis treatment to address both conditions simultaneously.
Interpersonal relationships, family dynamics, codependency, and enabling patterns heavily influence addiction and recovery. Clinical care at Coastal Detox addresses communication, setting healthy boundaries, and navigating partner and family relationships. When clinically appropriate, family therapy is integrated to repair relationships and build a supportive home foundation.
Caregiving and maternal responsibilities introduce unique considerations during addiction recovery, often accompanied by intense guilt or fear of judgment. While Coastal Detox does not provide childcare or allow children to live onsite, we recognize the vital importance of family connection. We facilitate regular family visitation and supervised phone communication so mothers can maintain meaningful contact with their children while focusing on their treatment. We also work closely with patients to plan for caregiving responsibilities post-discharge.
Substance use often erodes self-worth and leads to feelings of shame and stigma. Treatment focuses on rebuilding confidence, developing assertiveness, cultivating healthy personal boundaries, practicing self-care, and establishing a positive identity rooted in recovery beyond addiction.
Our women-specific care is fully integrated into Coastal Detox’s high-standard residential treatment model.
Every resident undergoes a comprehensive medical assessment, substance use evaluation, mental health screening, and trauma history review. From these evaluations, our clinical team collaborates with the patient to build an individualized treatment plan addressing personal recovery goals and family dynamics.
One-on-one therapy sessions with a licensed therapist focus on identifying personal triggers, processing underlying trauma, managing mental health symptoms, modifying unhelpful behavioral patterns, and achieving long-term recovery goals.
Group sessions offer a supportive environment to share experiences and build peer connection. Group topics include process groups, addiction education, emotional regulation, coping mechanisms, and dedicated women’s groups when available.
Trauma-informed care emphasizes physical and emotional safety, transparent collaboration, client empowerment, and choice. Our clinical team operates with total respect for personal boundaries to cultivate a secure environment conducive to deep healing.
When clinically appropriate, family therapy sessions help resolve interpersonal conflict, establish healthy relational boundaries, improve communication, and educate family members on how to effectively support long-term recovery.
We utilize clinically proven therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and specialized trauma-focused approaches.
Complementing core clinical therapy, Coastal Detox incorporates holistic wellness activities to support physical and emotional restoration, including yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, meditation, outdoor hiking, surfing, equine therapy, art and music therapy, gym and fitness activities, and other outdoor recreational experiences.
Located near Pacific Beach in San Diego, Coastal Detox offers a serene, substance-free environment. Residents benefit from a structured daily schedule, supportive peer community, experienced clinical staff, and comfortable private or semi-private accommodations.
We prioritize comfort and privacy by providing dedicated women’s bedrooms and bathrooms, complete separation from male residents in sleeping quarters, women-only processing groups when population size permits, and the option to request female staff members whenever feasible.
Our multidisciplinary team consists of medical staff, licensed therapists, clinical directors, case managers, and recovery specialists who work collaboratively to provide rigorous clinical care and compassionate daily support.
Coastal Detox provides targeted clinical care for a wide range of substance use disorders:
Comprehensive medical alcohol detox and residential care tailored to alcohol dependence.
Specialized detox and residential programs for prescription opioids, fentanyl, and heroin, with medication-assisted treatment when appropriate.
Safe, medically supervised tapering and therapy for prescription benzodiazepines, including Xanax.
Targeted behavioral health interventions for prescription and illicit stimulants, including cocaine, meth, and prescription ADHD medications.
Customized treatment plans tailored specifically for patients facing dependence on multiple substances simultaneously.
Coastal Detox offers an integrated continuum of care where patients can safely complete medical detoxification and directly transition into residential rehab in the same location.
Yes. Patients who don’t require acute medical stabilization or who have already safely completed detox at a different program may be admitted directly into residential treatment.
Pregnancy should never be a barrier to seeking treatment for addiction. Pregnant women facing substance use disorders require individualized medical evaluation, as acute withdrawal can present health risks to both the mother and fetus.
Clinical decisions regarding detoxification, medications, and therapy during pregnancy are best handled by qualified medical professionals. SAMHSA guidelines support integrated, individualized care and note that medication-assisted treatment can be clinically appropriate for opioid use disorder during pregnancy. Coastal Detox conducts thorough assessments to determine if our facility is appropriate and helps coordinate specialized medical care when needed.
Women’s residential rehab is designed for patients who:
The appropriate level of care depends on each woman’s substance use history, withdrawal risk, medical status, mental health needs, home environment, and personal recovery goals.
The typical duration of residential treatment at Coastal Detox can range from 30 to 60 days, with stays extending to 90 days or longer when clinically recommended and approved by insurance. Rather than enforcing rigid timeline packages, length of stay is tailored based on clinical progress, individual needs, financial considerations, and ongoing evaluations.
Continuity of care is an important component of sustainable long-term recovery. Although Coastal Detox does not directly operate outpatient programs, our dedicated case managers coordinate robust referrals and transition plans, including to:
Admissions at Coastal Detox is straightforward, confidential, and supportive:
If calling on behalf of a loved one, have their health insurance details, legal name and date of birth, as well as basic medical history and current substance use information available.
Women in San Diego don’t have to navigate addiction recovery alone. Contact Coastal Detox today for a confidential assessment, insurance verification, and guidance on whether detox or residential rehab is the right step for you.
No, Coastal Detox is not a women-only rehab facility. Coastal Detox is a co-ed residential treatment facility that offers dedicated women-specific accommodations, programming, and specialized clinical treatment considerations. Female residents benefit from gender-specific bedrooms and bathrooms completely separated from male residents, women-only therapy groups when population permits, and therapeutic interventions tailored specifically to women’s health, trauma history, and recovery needs.
Yes, Coastal Detox offers women’s inpatient rehab in San Diego near Pacific Beach. Our residential program provides a structured, 24/7 substance-free setting where women participate in daily therapeutic programming, individual therapy, group counseling, case management, and relapse prevention planning. Residents receive continuous medical oversight and integrated dual-diagnosis care in a safe, supportive environment designed to promote healing and long-term recovery.
The main difference between women’s rehab and regular rehab is that gender-responsive care addresses the unique psychological, biological, and social factors that affect women experiencing substance use disorders. Women’s rehab focuses on key areas such as trauma-informed therapy, co-occurring mental health conditions, family dynamics, caregiving responsibilities, and rebuilding self-esteem. While women can certainly benefit from general addiction treatment programs, specialized women’s rehab incorporates gender-tailored therapeutic interventions and accommodations to create a more supportive and comfortable healing environment.
Yes, women can complete medical detox and attend residential rehab at the same Coastal Detox facility in San Diego when clinically appropriate. Offering an integrated continuum of care allows patients to undergo 24/7 medically supervised detoxification to safely manage withdrawal symptoms and then seamlessly transition into residential treatment without changing locations or switching clinical care teams.
Yes, Coastal Detox offers women-only therapy groups whenever there are enough female residents available at the facility. These gender-specific processing groups provide a comfortable and secure environment where women can open up, discuss sensitive topics such as trauma, body image, and relationships, and build meaningful peer support with other women in recovery.
Yes, you can request a female therapist or medical provider at Coastal Detox during your admissions process or intake assessment. While staff assignments depend on overall schedule availability, our clinical leadership team makes every effort to accommodate requests for female clinical and medical staff to ensure our residents feel fully supported and comfortable throughout their care.
To determine if Coastal Detox can treat pregnant women, our clinical and medical leadership performs a thorough, individualized assessment prior to admission. Because addiction treatment and detoxification during pregnancy require specialized medical protocols to protect the health and safety of both mother and baby, admission decisions depend on specific clinical needs, gestational age, and medical history. When appropriate, Coastal Detox provides safe, modified detox protocols and coordinated care with outside obstetricians and maternal healthcare specialists. If our setting is not the optimal clinical fit, our team assists in coordinating placement with specialized maternal medical care providers.
Yes, women’s rehab at Coastal Detox treats both drug and alcohol addiction across a comprehensive spectrum of substance use disorders. Our clinical program delivers specialized detox and residential care for alcohol dependence as well as illicit and prescription drugs, including opioids, fentanyl, benzodiazepines, stimulants, cocaine, and polysubstance use.
Yes, women’s rehab at Coastal Detox treats co-occurring mental health disorders through integrated dual-diagnosis care. Because addiction frequently co-occurs with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and trauma, our multidisciplinary clinical team treats both substance use disorders and underlying mental health conditions simultaneously to support comprehensive emotional healing and reduce the risk of relapse.
How long women’s residential rehab lasts at Coastal Detox depends on each patient’s individualized treatment plan, clinical progress, and specific recovery goals. While the typical duration of residential treatment at Coastal Detox ranges from 30 to 60 days, stays can extend to 90 days or longer when clinically recommended and approved by insurance. Rather than following rigid, predetermined timelines, length of stay is continuously evaluated to ensure every resident receives the full duration of care necessary for lasting recovery.
Kay Saffe, LPCC, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Clinical Director at Coastal Detox of Southern California. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from New College of Florida. She has been in recovery for over 4 years and is passionate about using positive psychology to help others through their own recovery journey. Outside of Coastal Detox, Kay also works as a surf instructor and volunteers with local San Diego non-profits to help treat at-risk individuals in both English and Spanish. Originally from Miami, Florida, Kay is a first-generation American with Argentinian heritage.
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