Health Services and Programs at Sharp McDonald Center

Sharp McDonald Center (formerly Sharp Vista Pacifica) is the only medically supervised substance abuse recovery center in San Diego County. Sharp McDonald Center has three phases of treatment: admission and detoxification (three to five days), rehabilitation (three to eight weeks) and aftercare/continuing care. Learn more about Sharp McDonald Center's health services and programs for substance abuse.

  • Chemical Dependency/Substance Abuse
    The McDonald Center at Sharp HealthCare offers the most comprehensive, hospital-based substance abuse treatment in San Diego.
  • Substance Abuse Continuing Care (Aftercare) Program
    The Continuing Care component of treatment is crucial to substance abuse recovery and begins immediately after the rehabilitation program, helping you to maintain a sober lifestyle.
  • Domestic Violence Resources
    Learn more about what you can do to stop the cycle of violence and how to contact the Domestic Violence Hotline.
  • Substance Abuse Family Care Program
    Drug and alcohol addiction is an illness that affects the entire family, not just one individual. The Sharp McDonald Center has a unique educational and counseling program designed to help families cope.

For More Information
To learn more about Sharp McDonald Center's chemical dependency programs, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) or send us an email.