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Veteran Mental Health Treatment Center in San Diego
Founded in 2004, Solara Mental Health is a Joint Commission-accredited treatment center exclusively serving U.S. veterans. Our clinical team specializes in military cultural competency, delivering evidence-based therapies for PTSD, depression, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. With an 83% clinical success rate and 72% sustained recovery rate, we combine advanced treatments like EMDR, CPT, and TMS with holistic therapies in a veteran-exclusive environment.Our VA-authorized program covers treatment, travel, and upscale accommodations, prioritizing dignity, peer support, and measurable outcomes. We maintain 24/7 clinical care and pet-friendly policies, reflecting our commitment to whole-person healing.
Services
Residential Treatment
Intensive Outpatient Program
Partial Hospitalization Program
Virtual IOP
Veteran-exclusive Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 24/7 clinical care in a veteran-exclusive facility
- 100% VA-covered treatment, travel, and accommodations
- 83% clinical success rate for symptom reduction
- Military-trained clinicians with cultural competency
- Pet-friendly treatment with integrated animal therapy
Associations and certifications
- The Joint Commission
What people say
Highest success rate
Supportive staff
Life-changing experience
Pet-friendly accommodations
Effective trauma therapy
Services
Residential Treatment Program
Our residential program provides 24/7 immersive mental health treatment for veterans in a secure, veteran-exclusive environment. Featuring individualized therapy plans, evidence-based modalities like EMDR and CPT, and holistic wellness activities, this program addresses complex trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders. Patients receive psychiatric care, group therapy, and recreational therapy in a structured setting designed to promote deep healing and recovery.
Intensive Outpatient Program
The Intensive Outpatient Program offers structured mental health treatment while allowing veterans to maintain home life. This flexible option combines individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based treatments like TMS and DBT. Patients participate in scheduled therapy blocks while residing in our upscale accommodations, receiving comprehensive care without full-time residential commitment.
Partial Hospitalization Program
Our Partial Hospitalization Program bridges inpatient and outpatient care with daily clinical immersion. Veterans engage in intensive therapy five days weekly while returning to comfortable housing. The program integrates medical monitoring, trauma-focused therapy, and skill-building workshops to address acute mental health needs while preparing for independent recovery.
Virtual IOP Services
Virtual IOP delivers structured mental health treatment through secure telehealth platforms. This remote option maintains program intensity with live therapy sessions, virtual group meetings, and digital therapeutic resources. Designed for veterans needing flexibility, it preserves clinical rigor while enabling participation from home with VA-covered technology support.
Veteran-exclusive Therapy
Our veteran-exclusive therapy programs address military-specific mental health challenges through culturally competent care. Specialized tracks for MST survivors, moral injury, and combat trauma utilize peer groups and military-aware clinicians. Treatment incorporates service-specific experiences while maintaining strict confidentiality and trauma-informed protocols throughout the recovery process.
Questions
Does the VA cover mental health treatment at Solara?
Yes, Solara is a VA-authorized provider. Once approved, your treatment, travel, and accommodations are 100% covered by the VA with no out-of-pocket costs.
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We specialize in PTSD, depression, anxiety, moral injury, military sexual trauma, and co-occurring substance use disorders using evidence-based therapies tailored to veterans' experiences.
Can I bring my service animal or pet?
Yes, we welcome service animals and companion pets with covered travel costs, pet-friendly housing, and integrated animal therapy activities as part of treatment.
How long does treatment typically last?
Most veterans stay 4-12 weeks depending on clinical needs and VA authorization. Treatment duration adapts to individual progress with regular outcome assessments.
What makes Solara different from other programs?
We offer veteran-exclusive groups, 3x more individual therapy than average programs, holistic + medical integration, and a 24/7 healing environment designed specifically for military experiences.
Do you offer family involvement?
Yes, we provide weekly family therapy, psychoeducation sessions, and discharge planning with family reintegration strategies when clinically appropriate and with patient consent.
