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Wings Recovery
Reception at the women's program office on Faraday Avenue in Carlsbad
About · Licensing and accreditation

Wings Recovery Licensing and Accreditation

How Wings is reviewed and licensed, and how you can check it yourself. Every license number below links to the state’s public lookup.

  • The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
  • LegitScript certified
  • Homes licensed by the California Department of Social Services
  • Therapists licensed or registered in California

If this is a medical emergency, call 911. For a mental health or suicide crisis, call or text 988.

  • The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
  • LegitScript Certified
  • Licensed by the California Department of Social Services
Accreditation

Accredited and certified by independent organizations

  • The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval

    Gold Seal of Approval

    The Joint Commission

    An independent review of safety and quality of care, renewed on a regular cycle.

    Verify on Quality Check ↗
  • LegitScript Certified

    Certified

    LegitScript

    Certifies that treatment providers meet legal and transparency standards, which is required to advertise on major search and social platforms.

    Verify on LegitScript ↗
California Department of Social Services
State licenses

Licensed by the California Department of Social Services

Each residential home holds its own state license. The homes are in Vista and Oceanside, in North County San Diego.

Clinical staff

Licensed clinicians, trained in trauma

Every therapist at Wings holds at least a master’s degree in a mental health field and is licensed or registered with the State of California. Therapists are trained in trauma treatment, and psychiatry is part of every plan.

Meet the clinical team →

Questions about Wings?

Admissions answers calls 9 a.m.–5 p.m., seven days a week.

Call(760) 388-6369
Insurance

Wings works with many PPO insurance plans

Admissions verifies your benefits before admission, free and confidential. For Medi-Cal or Medicare, admissions can point you to programs that accept them.

  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare & Optum
  • UMR
  • TriWest
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield plans
  • Highmark
  • GEHA
  • Magellan Health
  • ComPsych
  • Sharp Health Plan
FAQ

Questions about licensing

Licenses, accreditation, therapists and how to check for yourself.

Don't see your question?

Admissions answers calls 9 a.m.–5 p.m., seven days a week. Calls are confidential.

Call(760) 388-6369Visits, phones, what to bring and more in the admissions FAQ →All the ways to reach Wings →

Is Wings licensed?

Yes. The residential homes are licensed by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). Each license number is listed on this page with a link to the state lookup.

Is Wings accredited?

Yes. Wings holds The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.

Are Wings’ therapists licensed?

Every therapist holds at least a master’s degree in a mental health field and is licensed or registered with the State of California.

How can I check a license myself?

Use the “Look it up” link next to each license. It opens the California Department of Social Services facility search for that home.

What does LegitScript certification mean?

It shows a provider meets legal and transparency standards. Search engines and social platforms require it before treatment programs can advertise.

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