Mental Health Housing Services in San Diego
The National Institute on Mental Health states that nearly one in five adults in the United States has a mental health condition. For many facing mental illness, getting out of their normal environment is crucial for their recovery process.
If you battle a mental illness and live in an environment not conducive to healing or want to remove yourself from your daily routine, turning to mental health housing in San Diego can be the right step.
Why Consider Mental Health Supportive Housing in San Diego
Mental health group homes in San Diego can offer a variety of benefits.
San Diego provides a comfortable location with amenable climate and beautiful settings. Being outdoors can help mental health conditions greatly, so being able to go out on hikes can be important. Doing so in the beauty that California offers is even more helpful.
San Diego also offers city benefits. You have access to community outreach projects, support groups, and anything else you need.
There are excellent additional mental health services in the city, as well as the chance to find a job so that you can find your way back to a healthy life.
Mental Illness Housing Programs & Services We Offer
At Experience Structured Living, we offer mental illness housing programs. These services include:
- Safe housing for people with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and trauma disorders
- Case management
- Medication management
- Occupational development programs
- Recreational activities
For permanent supportive housing San Diego options, Experience Structured Living can help.

Clean, Safe and Comfortable Housing
Here at Experience Structured Living we offer clean, safe and comfortable housing located in the North County San Diego area minutes from the beach and in close proximity to many employment opportunities.
Each house is staffed with personal life-coaches that support and motivate our residents toward success and independence. The benefits of our housing program includes:
- Medication accountability
- Transportation support and planning
- Random Urinalysis and breath analysis
- Morning house meetings
- Daily goal planning
- Time Management
- Activities of daily living
- Appointment planning and follow through

A case management assess is performed shortly following admission so we can support our residents with the following:
- Legal issues
- Medical concerns
- Dental concerns
- Acquiring benefits: SSI, Disability, General Relief, Medi-Cal, Medi-Care
- Transportation needs
- Psychiatric and Psychological needs
- Occupational development plan
- Self Help support group strategy

A medication assessment is performed during admission to ensure our residents have access to proper medications and refills. Additionally, we support our clients in maintaining a consistent schedule with their Psychiatrist and remain medication compliant.

Each resident is assessed for their ability to participate in work, school or a volunteer program. Our life-coaches provide support with preparing for the interview process, writing resumes, planning transportation and work accountability.

Residents are strongly encouraged to participate in our weekend activities program. We offer a wider range of activities for residents including:
- Beach Activities
- Hiking
- Kayaking
Why Is Experience Structured Living Different?
Experienced Structured Living provides quality care from dedicated professionals. It provides a safe location where you can reacclimate to living independently. We know each person who turns to our services is unique and requires unique treatment.
We offer a unique treatment model focusing on occupational development, life skills, recreational activities, and holistic therapies. Our goal is to offer all of our residents the tools they need to be able to help themselves.
We believe the best way for people to heal is to find the commitment and motivation they need, and we can help you find your purpose while also helping you build connections with those around you.
Our compassionate team is here to help you, offering mental health services as well as the support you need to find a job and become independent.
Cost for Treatment
Treatment costs cover mental illness housing, medication management, transportation needs, and all of the other services that make up our primary program. Prices can vary depending on individual needs and whether you choose to include our holistic services.
Insurance Coverage
We accept coverage from most PPO insurance providers. If you have questions, you can quickly verify your insurance with one of our team members.
Our team can also help you apply for benefits like Medi-Caid and Medi-Care.
Admission Process
The first step is to reach out to our team. We strive to make the admissions process as simple as possible. Our admissions specialists can help assess what your needs are and what treatment options can work best.
During the intake process, we will get your full medical, substance use disorder, and mental health histories to get a sense of your needs. You will receive drug testing as well.
The admission process is not long, allowing you to quickly begin your journey toward healing.
Drop Us a Line
Although our program works best when a certain criteria of stability is met, don’t hesitate to call. Our admissions specialists can help assess and find the right solution for you or your loved one.