Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center

The Maria Sardiñas Wellness Recovery Center, located in San Diego, California, near the Iris Avenue Transit Center, is a vital community-based facility. It specializes in providing comprehensive recovery services for adults aged 18 and older who are managing serious mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression, often alongside co-occurring substance use disorders.

As part of the Community Research Foundation, the center champions an integrated, strength-based, culturally competent, and trauma-informed approach. Services include behavioral health and psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual and group counseling, peer support, case management, and crisis intervention. They also offer crucial assistance with education and employment services, supporting a holistic recovery journey. Key therapies include 1-on-1 Counseling, Psychoeducation, and Relapse Prevention Counseling.

A cornerstone of their mission is accessibility; the center provides services in both English and Spanish and accepts Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal/Medicare dual insurance, and uninsured individuals, embodying a firm commitment that no one is denied care due to inability to pay. They actively involve clients in goal-setting and encourage family participation, fostering a strong community impact.