Mental Health Treatment in North County San Diego
For adults in Oceanside, Escondido, Encinitas, Temecula, Vista, San Marcos and nearby, with program offices in Carlsbad and licensed homes in Vista and Oceanside.
- Program offices in Carlsbad, minutes from I-5 and SR-78
- Licensed residential homes in Vista and Oceanside
- PHP and IOP from home for most North County commutes
- Works with many PPO plans, and verification is free
If this is a medical emergency, call 911. For a mental health or suicide crisis, call or text 988.
From North County cities to Carlsbad
Approximate drive times to the Carlsbad offices, which vary with traffic.
Oceanside, Vista and Encinitas
Usually 10 to 20 minutes by I-5 or SR-78.
San Marcos and Escondido
Usually 20 to 35 minutes along SR-78.
Temecula
Usually about an hour by I-15 and SR-78, which is why some Temecula clients choose residential or supportive housing.
Treatment that stays in North County
The homes are local
Residential clients live in licensed homes in Vista and Oceanside, not far from home.
Easy to step down
After residential, PHP and IOP from home are realistic for most North County commutes.
Family involvement is practical
Being nearby makes family sessions and visits easier to keep up.
Levels of care for North County adults
The assessment decides where you start. Many North County clients start in residential and step down to PHP or IOP from home.
Residential
Full therapy days and 24/7 support, living in a licensed Wings home.
Learn morePartial hospitalization (PHP)
Treatment most of the day, five days a week, going home in the evening.
Learn moreIntensive outpatient (IOP)
Five days a week to start, around work or school, morning or evening.
Learn morePHP and IOP with housing
Supportive housing in North County San Diego while treatment continues by day.
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Separate men’s and women’s mental health programs
Each program has its own office in Carlsbad and its own groups.
Three steps to your first day
- Call for a free, confidential assessment
- Admissions checks your insurance
- Get a start date and plan your arrival
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.
Visit our offices in Carlsbad
Office hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., seven days a week
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Questions from North County San Diego
Distance, levels of care, family and getting started from North County San Diego.
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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 →Which North County cities does Wings serve?
Adults from across North County San Diego, including Oceanside, Escondido, Encinitas, Temecula, Vista and San Marcos. Treatment days take place at the Carlsbad offices.
Where are the residential homes?
The licensed residential homes are in Vista and Oceanside. Home addresses are shared with clients during admission.
Can I do IOP from Escondido or Temecula?
Yes, if the drive fits your schedule. From Temecula it is usually about an hour, so some clients choose supportive housing for PHP or IOP.
Is there a train from Escondido or Oceanside?
The Sprinter connects Escondido to Oceanside, and the Coaster runs from Oceanside to Carlsbad Village, near the men’s program office.
How do I start?
Call admissions for a free, confidential assessment and insurance check. Admissions then gives you a start date.