Sacred Journey Recovery provides specialized men’s rehab treatment Pacific Highlands Ranch CA, Sacred Journey Recovery offers PHP, IOP, and outpatient men’s addiction treatment with outdoor therapy, trauma-informed care, and real-life skill building for lasting change., offering a structured and engaging clinical environment designed to create real, lasting change. Our center works exclusively with men, helping them rebuild their physical health, strengthen their emotional stability, and gain clarity about their daily decisions. Rather than relying on a traditional “detox-and-talk” model, Sacred Journey offers a dynamic and holistic approach that integrates outdoor experiences, trauma-informed therapy, strong peer connection, and practical life-skills development. This style of treatment supports men who need more than abstinence and who thrive when given purpose, accountability, resilience, and hope.
Our core clinical programs include a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and flexible outpatient treatment that provide men with consistent support while managing work, school, and family responsibilities. Each level of care uses evidence-based treatment, experiential methods, and real-world skill-building to keep the recovery process meaningful and engaging.
Sacred Journey Recovery works with men from Pacific Highlands Ranch, the surrounding Carmel Valley and Del Mar Mesa communities, and the greater North County region. We also welcome clients who travel from throughout California and across the country for our structured men’s addiction treatment programs conveniently located near the SR-56 corridor.
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Sacred Journey Recovery offers structured drug and alcohol rehab options for men in Pacific Highlands Ranch, providing multiple outpatient pathways. Each program delivers consistent support, clear expectations, and a schedule that adapts to the real pressures of everyday life.
IOP meets several days or evenings each week, allowing men in Pacific Highlands Ranch to stay connected to work, academics, and family while receiving structured treatment. This level of care is ideal for those stepping down from PHP or for men who benefit from regular clinical engagement without attending a full-day program.
PHP offers a full daytime schedule for men who need strong structure, accountability, and daily therapeutic involvement. Treatment includes individual sessions, clinically led groups, and experiential activities designed to support emotional stability and skill development. PHP is often used after detox or a residential stay, offering a consistent environment where men can make steady progress.
Outpatient treatment provides ongoing support for men who have completed more intensive levels of care. These services include individual therapy, group sessions, and access to alumni-based support. The focus remains on relapse prevention, maintaining healthy routines, and sustaining recovery while living in Pacific Highlands Ranch or a nearby neighborhood such as Carmel Valley or Del Mar Mesa.
While Sacred Journey Recovery specializes in PHP, IOP, and outpatient treatment, our team also helps coordinate medical detox or short-term residential care through trusted partners whenever a higher level of stability is needed.
Pacific Highlands Ranch offers access to high-quality men’s addiction treatment in a community known for its calm atmosphere, wellness-oriented culture, and proximity to large open-space preserves. Located near the Del Mar Mesa Preserve and Gonzales Canyon, the area offers a quiet, restorative environment away from the demands of urban San Diego.
A men-only setting encourages honest, direct conversations about stress, career pressures, relationships, anger, and responsibility. With fewer distractions and a focused peer setting, men can open up more easily and engage in treatment without hesitation.
At Sacred Journey Recovery, men benefit from:
A men-only setting encourages direct conversations about work, relationships, stress, anger, and responsibility. Treatment remains focused and practical, helping men speak openly without pressure.
Pacific Highlands Ranch offers quick access to canyon trails, open-space networks, and scenic pathways surrounding Gonzales Canyon and the Del Mar Mesa Preserve. These natural areas give men room to decompress before or after sessions, offering consistent sunlight, mild weather, and a peaceful environment that supports emotional regulation and stress reduction.
Sacred Journey Recovery integrates clinical therapy with adventure-based treatment, experiential work, and outdoor challenge activities to keep men active and engaged. Guided by leadership with lived experience, including recovery from heroin addiction and firsthand understanding of detox, our program is built around authenticity, structure, and a lifestyle that resonates strongly with men in Pacific Highlands Ranch.
Sacred Journey Recovery uses experiential therapy, wilderness therapy, and adventure therapy to help men engage physically, mentally, and emotionally. The Pacific Highlands Ranch area’s natural spaces, including Gonzales Canyon, Torrey Highlands, and the Del Mar Mesa Preserve, offer year-round opportunities for outdoor therapeutic work. Activities may include hiking, off-site guided rappelling, fitness challenges, problem-solving tasks, and other structured activities led by clinical staff.
These therapeutic experiences strengthen skills learned in session. Men practice keeping calm under pressure, improving communication, building trust, handling discomfort, and following through on commitments. Each activity is intentionally designed to support emotional growth.
Experiential and adventure work may include:
Every activity is planned with intention. Staff connect what happens outdoors to what men are facing in daily life, such as:
Sacred Journey Recovery supports men experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges.
Substances commonly treated include:
Many men are also dealing with mental health and related concerns such as:
We treat a wide range of substance use and mental health conditions that affect men every day. If anyone needs a higher level of psychiatric care, we step in and help them find the right spot for that kind of support.
Sacred Journey Recovery supports men who are ready to take an honest look at their substance use and mental health in a structured, supportive environment.
We Regularly Hear from Men Who:
Local men from the area share groups and activities, which often leads to a mix of perspectives and support that feels honest and grounded.
Men at Sacred Journey Recovery experience treatment that is active, supportive, and rooted in real-life skill-building, with days structured around individual sessions, group work, outdoor experiential activities, accountability systems, and focused therapeutic exercises. The program’s whole-person, movement-oriented approach keeps men engaged in practicing emotional regulation, building confidence, connecting with peers, and navigating challenges as they unfold, helping them rediscover a grounded sense of self and build lasting momentum beyond treatment. By supporting the mind, body, and emotional system together within a community that believes in them, Sacred Journey Recovery increases the likelihood not only of sobriety but of long-term stability and purpos
Addiction affects many men in Pacific Highlands Ranch and across San Diego County, and exploring the areas we serve can help you see how accessible our program is to your community.
Getting started is simple; support begins quickly, and meaningful change can start with one call: 760-888-5202 or by submitting a confidential online form.
Sacred Journey Recovery
161 Thunder Drive, Suite 214
Vista, CA 92083
Our facility is accessible from the SR-56 and I-5 corridors, making travel from Pacific Highlands Ranch straightforward.
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Parking is available on site.
You can also take a look at the many areas we serve throughout San Diego County and Southern California to get a feel for how accessible treatment can be from your part of town.
Pacific Highlands Ranch is a master-planned community developed in the early 2000s, with neighborhoods designed around open-space preserves, multi-use trails, and modern residential amenities. The area borders Carmel Valley, Del Mar Mesa, and Torrey Highlands, forming one of North County’s most desirable residential regions.
Men often come to Sacred Journey Recovery from recognizable Pacific Highlands Ranch neighborhoods such as the Sendero Collection, Brightwater, Watermark, and the communities around The Village at PHR. Many clients also live near Pacific Trails Middle School, Canyon Crest Academy, and the family-focused neighborhoods extending toward Carmel Valley Road and Del Mar Mesa Road.
Our location is convenient for men who work or study in the SR-56 corridor, including business areas near Torrey Highlands, Del Mar Heights, Sorrento Valley’s tech hubs, and the Carmel Country Road commercial districts. Clients also attend treatment from nearby Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, and greater North County communities. Even areas farther inland, such as Poway or Rancho Bernardo, remain within realistic driving distance.
If you are coordinating travel from your area, our admissions team can help you estimate drive times, discuss traffic patterns along SR-56 and I-5, and plan a daily routine that fits PHP or IOP participation.
