To begin the intake process, please call 858-836-8434. Our intake hotline is open 24 hours a day and is staffed by experienced mental health professionals.

We suggest that you bring two to three days' worth of comfortable clothes. We ask that you leave your cell phone and valuables at home. You may bring your own toiletries, but we provide them if you need them.

Your mental health and well-being are our top priority. And we're here to support you every step of the way. We offer a variety of mental health resources to help you and your loved ones stay informed and be empowered to manage your care.

We honor your courage in taking the first step toward recovery. Sharp Mesa Vista's substance use treatment offers innovative programs — for children, teens, adults and seniors — that have proven track records of successful outcomes. We will tailor a customized treatment plan for your specific needs to help you recover from your addiction.

Read our hospital visitor policy. To reach a patient's room, call 858-278-4110 or 1-800-696-6899 and ask for the patient by name or room number.

Check with your specific unit about routine visiting hours — special arrangements can be made by your physician to best meet your visiting needs. Patients may also choose a care partner, such as a family member, friend or loved one for guidance and support during their recovery.

Our patients' safety is our top priority. The only items visitors are permitted to bring into the patient care areas are eyeglasses, a wallet and car keys. Some units do not allow any personal belongings. All visitors must be appropriately dressed (including shirt and shoes), and free of signs of illness, drug influence and intoxication.

A full-service cafe, located on the first level of the main hospital, is open seven days a week.

Breakfast: 7:30 to 9:30 am (daily)
Lunch: 11 am to 1 pm (Monday through Friday), 11:30 to 12:30 pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Dinner: 4:30 to 5:30 pm (daily)

The Java Cart, located outside of the main entrance of Sharp Mesa Vista, is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm and serves coffee and snacks.

For quiet reflection and meditation, please feel free to visit the Don Allen Garden, located within the middle courtyard of the Sharp Mesa Vista main building.

Patients and their families in the Child and Teen or Older Adult programs are invited to use the Recovery Garden and play area located just behind their building.

Patients and guests are welcome to visit Recovery Park, located outside the dining room. The park is open daily from 7:30 to 9:30 am, 11 am to 1 pm, and 4:30 to 5:30 pm. 

Please speak with your loved one's nurse to access our outdoor spaces.

At Sharp Mesa Vista, we accept most major health insurance plans. Most of our services are either covered in full or in part by insurance. One of our intake professionals will work with your insurance company to ensure that you receive the maximum coverage allowed by your plan.

If you'd like to recognize a doctor, nurse or caregiver who made a difference in your experience, please take a moment to send a note of thanks.

We offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities that allow you to choose how you can make the greatest impact. 

Your first step is to speak with a Sharp Mesa Vista intake specialist, by calling 858-836-8434, to discuss your child's symptoms and behaviors. After your child's behavioral issues are determined, our intake specialist will refer you to the appropriate child or teen treatment program. If your child is abusing drugs or alcohol, we also offer our Changes Program, which provides comprehensive treatment to help adolescents and their families deal with the problems related to developing and maintaining a sober and drug-free lifestyle.

We understand your concern and are here to help. Our cognitive treatment program is designed to treat bipolar adults suffering from symptoms such as depression and anxiety. Our program offers a supportive therapeutic setting for patients experiencing significant disruption in daily living and takes a group-oriented, cognitive-behavioral approach to care. Our outpatient programs are voluntary, but one of our intake specialists will work with you and your loved one to assess the need for either outpatient or inpatient psychiatric care. To speak with an intake specialist, please call 858-836-8434.

Sharp Mesa Vista specializes in the treatment of schizophrenia and we offer both inpatient and outpatient programs depending on the level of treatment needed. Each program starts with a complete psychiatric assessment, followed by prescribing appropriate medications and scheduling group psychotherapy. Our programs are designed to give our patients the individualized support they need to help them recover from their unique challenges so they can get back to living balanced, productive lives.

Masks are required for visitors in Sharp Mesa Vista's senior behavioral health unit.

Yes, Sharp Mesa Vista is licensed by the California Department of Public Health.

License Number: 550000273
Effective Date: 11/08/2024 to 11/07/2025

As San Diego's health care leader, Sharp HealthCare is dedicated to delivering the best possible health care experience to all patients, no matter their circumstances. At Sharp, all patients can expect to be treated equally, and with compassion and respect.

At Sharp, we adhere to strict policies and procedures that safeguard patient confidentiality and personal health information. The recent executive orders have not changed that commitment.

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