BrightQuest San Diego

Since 1979, BrightQuest Treatment Center in San Diego has been focusing on long-term and lasting change with a typical length of stay exceeding 12 months in a community-based setting. They specialize in complex psychiatric diagnoses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, while also serving many other mental health issues and co-occurring disorders. One of Brightquest’s goals is to get their patients to be as independent as possible, so they cover life skill lessons like establishing achievable education and career goals and preparing for a job interview. Some of the other evidence-based methods they use include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

BrightQuest San Diego focuses heavily on family integration in their program planning. They have weekly family therapy sessions, biweekly family educational groups, and bimonthly family weekends. Some other unique therapies they offer include adventure therapy, equine therapy, nutrition counseling, and a Rock to Recovery music program where clients form “bands” and write and perform songs. BrightQuest’s sunny San Diego location has an outdoor pool and a peaceful atmosphere that is optimal during recovery. They are accredited by The Joint Commission and accept many forms of private insurance.