ECS Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Residential Treatment Program
The ECS SUD Residential Treatment Program is a 49-bed, trauma-informed residential substance use disorder treatment program currently under development. Located in El Cajon, the program will address the severe shortage of high-acuity residential beds in San Diego County, empowering adults challenged by chronic homelessness and SUD for success.
Rendering of the exterior renovations to the facility. March 2026.
The current exterior of the facility located in El Cajon. March 2026.
The SUD Residential Treatment Program is designed to break the cycle of addiction and homelessness through an innovative, integrated approach: 49 dedicated beds operating under a whole-person care, trauma-informed, and harm reduction framework. This project involves the acquisition and full refurbishment of a 25-bedroom property in El Cajon to create the 49-bed therapeutic environment. This initiative is critical to address the region's crises of homelessness and addiction.
However, this initiative will not be possible without support.
ECS is seeking philanthropic partners to finalize the conversion and ensure the facility meets all state licensing, safety, and operational standards.
The initiative will positively impact 49 adults in residential care at any given time, and hundreds annually, empowering them to fundamentally alter their trajectory. By successfully completing treatment and being linked to stable housing, clients will:
Reverse Trauma and Improve Health: Achieve sustained sobriety, improve their overall physical health (evidenced by 90% obtaining a physical exam), and stabilize their mental health, preventing future health crises.
Increase Self-Sufficiency: A minimum of 70% of clients will successfully transition into employment, structured employment preparation, or formal education upon discharge.
Achieve Housing Stability: The dedicated focus on housing linkage aims to house a minimum of 30% of clients who enter the program homeless, providing the foundation for long-term recovery and community re-engagement.
““This program will fill critical gaps in care for men facing addiction and homelessness, offering the stability needed to begin healing. With the partnership of donors, the County of San Diego, and other community allies, we will open the doors for people seeking a path to recovery. I am honored to be part of this effort to offer much‑needed treatment to our region.” ”
By providing a safe and secure place to recover, adults struggling with addiction will be more likely to complete their residential treatment programs, setting them up for successful, healthy, and independent lives.
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