Boulevard, CA Detox and Rehab Centers

Boulevard, California is a small community in southeastern San Diego County. It’s considered part of the rural high desert along the border of California and Mexico.

In 2021, Boulevard had an opioid-related overdose death rate of 72.46 per 100,000 residents, the 3rd highest in the county.¹ The rate for all drug-related overdose deaths was similar and was the 6th highest in the county.¹ When looking at opioid overdose ED visits, the rate in Boulevard was 561.29 per 100,000 residents, the 2nd highest in the county.¹

Across San Diego County, 686 people died from an opioid overdose in 2021.¹ There were also 1,637 ED visits and 510 hospitalizations involving opioid overdose.¹

In 2020, 722 people in San Diego County died with methamphetamine in their system, an increase of 32% over the previous year.² Reports also showed fentanyl deaths were up 206% in the county between 2019 and 2020.² Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid 25 to 50 times stronger than heroin.

According to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, almost 40 people were killed in 2021 by people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.³ That’s an increase from previous years.³

People looking for help in treating their substance use disorder can turn to a drug and alcohol rehab near Boulevard. A licensed facility can create a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to each person’s needs.

There are 3 drug and alcohol rehabs located within 25 miles of Boulevard.⁴ When looking at the state as a whole, there are more than 1,700 addiction treatment facilities.⁵ In and around Boulevard, the following treatment options are available:⁴

• 3 facilities that allow people to stay temporarily while waiting for space at another treatment center.
• 2 residential or inpatient rehabs where people live and work on their recovery.
• 1 outpatient center that allows patients to continue going about their daily lives while receiving addiction treatment.
• 2 rehabs that provide specialized treatment for patients dealing with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Research shows about 1 in 4 people with a serious mental illness also have a substance use disorder.⁶ Serious mental illnesses include mental disorders that cause significant impairment, such as major depression, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.⁶

While individual therapy is a major component of addiction treatment, group therapy, including support groups, has proven equally effective. While there are several types of support groups for addiction, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are two of the most popular and well-known options.

In a support group, members are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions but to also ask for help when needed. Through shared stories and experiences, participants learn they are not alone in their recovery journey.

There is 1 AA meeting in Boulevard at 2147 Live Oak Springs Rd. on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.⁷ The closest NA meeting to Boulevard is 12 miles away in Campo.⁸ Meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Freedom Ranch, 1777 Buckman Springs Rd.⁸

Sources:

1. California Department of Public Health. (n.d.). California overdose surveillance dashboard.
2. Alvarez, J. (2021, September 21). Record meth, prescription drug, fentanyl deaths reported in county.
3. Times of San Diego. (2022, April 29). With injuries in DUI crashes up 14%, county attempts to curb impaired driving.
4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). FindTreatment.gov. Boulevard. 
5. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). National survey of substance abuse treatment services.
6. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2022, September 27). Part 1: The connection between substance use disorders and mental illness.
7. Alcoholics Anonymous, San Diego. (n.d.). Boulevard meetings.
8. Narcotics Anonymous. (n.d.). NA meeting search.