Rooted in National City, Committed to Recovery
For 25 years, IBT Rehab has served our neighbors with clinically driven addiction treatment. 68 dedicated professionals, 34 beds, and a deep connection to the community we call home.
About IBT Rehab
IBT Rehab was founded by a practicing clinician who left hospital work to build something different -- a center where every treatment plan reflects the individual, not a protocol sheet. Situated on Highland Avenue in National City, we have spent over two decades earning the trust of families across San Diego County. Our 68-member team combines medical expertise with genuine neighborhood investment, treating more than 10,200 patients and counting.
Learn more about usOur Programs
Medical Detox
Physician-supervised withdrawal management with 24/7 nursing care and medication-assisted treatment. Our outdoor-focused approach incorporates morning nature walks during stabilization, helping your body and mind reset together over 3 to 7 days.
Residential Treatment
Immersive 30- to 90-day residential care in our 34-bed National City facility. Daily programming begins at 6:30 AM with outdoor fitness, individual counseling, group therapy, and nature-based activities that build lasting recovery skills.
Outpatient Program
Flexible daytime and evening sessions 3 to 5 times per week, designed for those stepping down from residential care or entering treatment while maintaining work and family responsibilities. CBT, ACT, and family systems therapy anchor every session.
Dual Diagnosis
Integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Our psychiatric team coordinates medication management with trauma-informed therapy, ensuring both conditions receive equal clinical attention.
Why Choose IBT Rehab
25 Years Serving National City
A quarter-century of measurable outcomes, deep local partnerships, and a staff that knows this community by name.
Clinician-Led, Patient-Centered
Founded by a clinician who designed every program around individualized care rather than one-size-fits-all protocols.
Mind-Body-Nature Integration
Morning nature walks, outdoor fitness, equine therapy, and greenhouse sessions complement evidence-based clinical modalities like CBT and ACT.
68 Dedicated Professionals
Physicians, therapists, counselors, and peer support specialists work together to address substance use, co-occurring disorders, and family dynamics.
Stories of Recovery
"I walked into IBT Rehab halfway through my sophomore year, convinced my college career was over. The staff helped me see that pressing pause was the strongest move I could make. They built a plan around my academic goals, not just my substance use. I graduated last spring with honors, and I still call my counselor when life gets heavy."
-- Jordan M., College Student, Alumni (2024)
"Fifteen years as a paramedic and I thought I could handle anything -- until I couldn't handle myself. IBT Rehab understood occupational trauma in a way other places didn't. They didn't ask me to stop being a first responder; they taught me how to be a healthy one. I'm back on the rig, clear-headed and present."
-- Rafael S., Paramedic, Alumni (2025)
"Watching my husband disappear into addiction was the loneliest chapter of our marriage. When he came home from IBT Rehab, I got back the person I married -- and then some. The family programming they offered helped me understand my own role in the cycle. We are stronger now than we have ever been."
-- Marisol D., Spouse (2025)
Take the First Step
Our admissions team is available 24/7. All calls are free and confidential.