Our Philosophy of Care

Creating a positive and hopeful environment for mental health patients.

The Sharp Mesa Vista staff strives to go beyond expectations to give patients and their families a strong foundation for successful recovery from alcohol or drugs. Combined with the extraordinary level of care that we call The Sharp Experience, the therapeutic environment at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital and Sharp McDonald Center helps our patients restore their optimal level of functioning as quickly and safely as possible.

Our treatment patients actively participate in developing their own plan for recovery and writing their own story — empowering them to take ownership of responsibilities and become invested in working toward their own success. Patients participate in group support sessions and have access to a nurturing alumni association to help them reach their fullest potential. Our physicians, staff and volunteers provide our patients with the tools necessary for successful reintegration into the community.

At Sharp Mesa Vista and Sharp McDonald Center, our philosophy of care consists of five key components:

  • A meaningful life
  • Connection
  • Empowerment
  • Hope
  • Self-responsibility

These components are used throughout each patient’s treatment. The words are also etched into the pathways of the Garden of Recovery at Sharp Mesa Vista as a further reminder to our patients that they have the strength necessary for long-term success in their recovery process.

For More Information
 For more information on our philosophy of care, call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. To contact Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital or Sharp McDonald Center directly, call 858-637-6920 or send us an email.