Bipolar Disorder Treatment in San Diego

Bipolar disorder can make life feel unpredictable, but with the right treatment, you can experience stability and peace. At Crownview Co-Occurring Institute, we specialize in evidence-based bipolar disorder treatment in San Diego that helps clients find balance, manage symptoms, and regain control of their lives. Our psychiatric team tailors each treatment plan to support emotional regulation, medication management, and long-term recovery.

I truly appreciate the staff for their hard work and dedication in providing exceptional support to the clients and their families as they navigate through a difficult time. Providing a safe and supportive environment to heal without judgment. Instilling hope for a peaceful and positive future. Thank you Crownview. 💜

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Joanzie R.

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Joanzie R.

I truly appreciate the staff for their hard work and dedication in providing exceptional support to the clients and their families as they navigate through a difficult time. Providing a safe and supportive environment to heal without judgment. Instilling hope for a peaceful and positive future. Thank you Crownview. 💜

Crownview gave me my life back! Freedom from Methadone! Trauma therapy was a game changer for me. All staff is supportive and amazing! Excellent facility

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Brandi M.

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Brandi M.

Crownview gave me my life back! Freedom from Methadone! Trauma therapy was a game changer for me. All staff is supportive and amazing! Excellent facility

I would highly recommend anybody trying to recover from a severe struggle mentally or addiction to go through this program

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Christian

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Christian

I would highly recommend anybody trying to recover from a severe struggle mentally or addiction to go through this program

We’ve referred several patients from Baja Rehab to Crownview—four in total who came to us in really bad shape. After stabilizing with us, they needed a higher level of mental health care, and Crownview was the perfect fit. Each one of them is now thriving and continuing their recovery journey with the support they truly needed. The facility is beautiful, the staff are knowledgeable and genuinely caring, and the level of care they provide is top-tier. We’re grateful to have such a strong clinical partner we can trust with our most complex cases.

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Shalom K.

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Shalom K.

We’ve referred several patients from Baja Rehab to Crownview—four in total who came to us in really bad shape. After stabilizing with us, they needed a higher level of mental health care, and Crownview was the perfect fit. Each one of them is now thriving and continuing their recovery journey with the support they truly needed. The facility is beautiful, the staff are knowledgeable and genuinely caring, and the level of care they provide is top-tier. We’re grateful to have such a strong clinical partner we can trust with our most complex cases.

Crown view gave me my life back, a bunch of new friends and a new perspective on my life. I will forever be indebted to crown view for helping me so so much. If you or your loved one is struggling I couldn’t recommend this place more. It is a safe place to heal and grow.

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lauren c.

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lauren c.

Crown view gave me my life back, a bunch of new friends and a new perspective on my life. I will forever be indebted to crown view for helping me so so much. If you or your loved one is struggling I couldn’t recommend this place more. It is a safe place to heal and grow.

I am pleased to share that Crownview Co-Occurring Institute (CCI) and Experience Structured Living (ESL) gave us our son back. For several years, a heavy cannabis addiction severely exacerbated his schizo-affective disorder. After a 5150/5250/5270, we were able to get him to CCI where he participated in PHP, then IOP, and then, since he had improved, OP care. He improved a lot with intensive drug therapy under close psychiatric and medical supervision. The individual and group therapy sessions helped him get back on track towards getting his life back. The psychologists there were compassionate and caring and engaged with him from the first days. The case managers were all very supportive in their oversight and coaching. The housing is modest, but clean and comfortable. ESL is the mental health OP housing connected to CCI, so our son was able to transition seamlessly to sober living with enough continuity of care and environment that it was not disruptive at all. The support staff there continued to work with him to remain compliant with his medication and sobriety while helping him find and keep a part-time job and do volunteer work locally. He has now been sober and compliant for 15 months. He is again good company and welcome in our home. He is on his way to successful independence. I recommend CCI and ESL very highly for the wonderful work they do.

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sam t.

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sam t.

I am pleased to share that Crownview Co-Occurring Institute (CCI) and Experience Structured Living (ESL) gave us our son back. For several years, a heavy cannabis addiction severely exacerbated his schizo-affective disorder. After a 5150/5250/5270, we were able to get him to CCI where he participated in PHP, then IOP, and then, since he had improved, OP care. He improved a lot with intensive drug therapy under close psychiatric and medical supervision. The individual and group therapy sessions helped him get back on track towards getting his life back. The psychologists there were compassionate and caring and engaged with him from the first days. The case managers were all very supportive in their oversight and coaching. The housing is modest, but clean and comfortable. ESL is the mental health OP housing connected to CCI, so our son was able to transition seamlessly to sober living with enough continuity of care and environment that it was not disruptive at all. The support staff there continued to work with him to remain compliant with his medication and sobriety while helping him find and keep a part-time job and do volunteer work locally. He has now been sober and compliant for 15 months. He is again good company and welcome in our home. He is on his way to successful independence. I recommend CCI and ESL very highly for the wonderful work they do.

My son has been with Crownview for eight months and they have done an excellent job with him. He is a very, very tough case and you never know what will bring tomorrow but so far he has made a significant comeback. The staff are responsive and care about families - the opposite of many hospitals. They do not have problems responding at odd hours/days. I am a hard person to please (skeptic who has seen it all) and my experience with them has been excellent. I recommend them without hesitation and you are welcome to contact me directly or through Crownview if you like.

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Kadri V.

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Kadri V.

My son has been with Crownview for eight months and they have done an excellent job with him. He is a very, very tough case and you never know what will bring tomorrow but so far he has made a significant comeback. The staff are responsive and care about families - the opposite of many hospitals. They do not have problems responding at odd hours/days. I am a hard person to please (skeptic who has seen it all) and my experience with them has been excellent. I recommend them without hesitation and you are welcome to contact me directly or through Crownview if you like.

Crownview is the type of place that welcomes you from various approaches, narrowing it down to an exact fit. Crownview is the place where, no matter who you are and what you do for a living, you feel as if you are exactly where you need to be. Crownview is a place that will mold itself around you until they know your patterns better than yourself. The notion that how much you put in is what you get out is not defined here. They go above and beyond that. Crownview is better described as...how much you want to grow and change; it is a matter of how much you are ready to let go of your old narrative. This is the place. They take the time. And they sometimes have to make hard decisions, but always with the awareness of everyone in mind. And, if I know anything... I know that they try over and over. Despite mistakes, despite push and pull, and despite the lifelong convincing that nobody else cares. -Tisza Noel

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Tisza G.

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Tisza G.

Crownview is the type of place that welcomes you from various approaches, narrowing it down to an exact fit. Crownview is the place where, no matter who you are and what you do for a living, you feel as if you are exactly where you need to be. Crownview is a place that will mold itself around you until they know your patterns better than yourself. The notion that how much you put in is what you get out is not defined here. They go above and beyond that. Crownview is better described as...how much you want to grow and change; it is a matter of how much you are ready to let go of your old narrative. This is the place. They take the time. And they sometimes have to make hard decisions, but always with the awareness of everyone in mind. And, if I know anything... I know that they try over and over. Despite mistakes, despite push and pull, and despite the lifelong convincing that nobody else cares. -Tisza Noel

When I first arrived at CPI crownview I went in being a little resistant reasonably so, new environment, new people (staff). They welcomed me and were very accommodating so I could feel as comfortable as possible. My journey began, going to groups having acupuncture weekly true blessing. Then they had some facilitators that are very passionate about the teaching coping skills and strategies to shift our mindset that's a games changer. If you truly want your life to be enriched and to not be bond by chains that weighed us down by not knowing how to manage our diagnosis, what you put into your life's work is what you'll get out of this program. I've gone through all the phases and each one has been a wonderful experience you can make friends go on fun outing gain individual personal free time and eventually you end up in ESL this is were with structure you get to live the life you see for yourself. Let me tell all along the way you have the staff here for your support, did I mention the part where it becomes your time to graduate I just had the honor to reach that part of my goal and it yours no one can take that away from you all your hard work is commenced with a everyone who you worked with behind you cheering you on. It's been the best experience I've ever had to give time to get my life where I can continue the journey ongoing.

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Ashley B.

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Ashley B.

When I first arrived at CPI crownview I went in being a little resistant reasonably so, new environment, new people (staff). They welcomed me and were very accommodating so I could feel as comfortable as possible. My journey began, going to groups having acupuncture weekly true blessing. Then they had some facilitators that are very passionate about the teaching coping skills and strategies to shift our mindset that's a games changer. If you truly want your life to be enriched and to not be bond by chains that weighed us down by not knowing how to manage our diagnosis, what you put into your life's work is what you'll get out of this program. I've gone through all the phases and each one has been a wonderful experience you can make friends go on fun outing gain individual personal free time and eventually you end up in ESL this is were with structure you get to live the life you see for yourself. Let me tell all along the way you have the staff here for your support, did I mention the part where it becomes your time to graduate I just had the honor to reach that part of my goal and it yours no one can take that away from you all your hard work is commenced with a everyone who you worked with behind you cheering you on. It's been the best experience I've ever had to give time to get my life where I can continue the journey ongoing.

Crownview is a great place to figure out who you are and learn on new cooping skills, live skills and be the best person of yourselves

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KSP V.

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KSP V.

Crownview is a great place to figure out who you are and learn on new cooping skills, live skills and be the best person of yourselves

My overall experience bypassed a lot of my expectations. I reached out, was called immediately and all my questions were answered. The staff shows genuine compassion for clients. I felt safe, as if I was at home getting the treatment. All of my needs were met. I'm beyond grateful for the experience and the help to a better life.

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Stephanie C.

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Stephanie C.

My overall experience bypassed a lot of my expectations. I reached out, was called immediately and all my questions were answered. The staff shows genuine compassion for clients. I felt safe, as if I was at home getting the treatment. All of my needs were met. I'm beyond grateful for the experience and the help to a better life.

The staff really makes this place shine. And with the many different modalities used, it’s been a God send for me for my mental health to heal and to get back to reality. Crownview has been outstanding as a treatment center. And all the staff will be missed.

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robert l.

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robert l.

The staff really makes this place shine. And with the many different modalities used, it’s been a God send for me for my mental health to heal and to get back to reality. Crownview has been outstanding as a treatment center. And all the staff will be missed.

Understanding Bipolar Disorder and When to Seek Help

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that causes intense shifts in energy, mood, and activity levels. These fluctuations can make it difficult to maintain relationships, work performance, and daily routines. Recognizing when symptoms start disrupting your life is the first step toward recovery.

If mood changes, impulsivity, or depressive episodes begin to interfere with your ability to function, it may be time to seek professional help for bipolar disorder diagnosis and treatment. Early treatment leads to better stability and reduces the risk of relapse or hospitalization.

Bipolar Disorder and Addiction

People diagnosed with bipolar disorder often have issues with alcohol and substance use. When an individual has two disorders at once, they receive a dual diagnosis and have what mental health treatment providers call co-occurring disorders.

Bipolar disorder and substance use disorder share one of the highest comorbidities of all psychiatric disorders, meaning they overlap more than most other co-occurring disorders. Studies indicate that lifetime co-occurrence of SUDs for individuals with bipolar disorder ranges from 21.7 % to 59%.

What’s the connection between bipolar disorder and addiction? Researchers believe BD and substance use often occur together because people may use drugs or alcohol to cope with emotional pain, or because both conditions affect similar brain systems linked to impulse control and reward. Some experts also think shared genetic or biological factors increase the risk for both, making diagnosis and treatment more complex.

That’s why treatment for BD is essential: bipolar depression and alcohol/substance use disorder are chronic medical conditions, and people diagnosed with co-occurring BD and AUD/SUD respond well to evidence-based treatment delivered by experienced professionals who follow a holistic, integrated treatment model.

Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders

In addition to substance use, bipolar disorder also occurs alongside conditions like anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. At our bipolar disorder treatment center in San Diego, we address these interconnected challenges through comprehensive psychiatric care, evidence-based therapy, and medication management designed to restore balance and long-term emotional stability.

Common co-occurring disorders with bipolar disorder include:

• Anxiety Disorders
• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)

By treating bipolar disorder and co-occurring conditions together, our clinicians help clients achieve greater mood stability, reduce relapse risk, and build a stronger foundation for lasting recovery.

How Our Bipolar Disorder Treatment Program in San Diego, CA, Works

Our San Diego bipolar disorder treatment program combines medical and therapeutic care in a structured, compassionate environment. Every client begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to confirm diagnosis and identify any co-occurring conditions.

Bipolar disorder treatment in San Diego may include:

• Psychiatric medication management for mood stabilization
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for thought and behavior patterns
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation
• Psychoeducation and relapse prevention planning
• Holistic practices, such as mindfulness and stress-reduction therapy

This integrated model helps clients understand triggers, develop coping strategies, and maintain long-term mood stability.

We’re a Leading Bipolar Disorder Treatment Center in San Diego

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute is recognized for its expertise in dual-diagnosis care and psychiatric stabilization. Our clinicians have decades of experience treating bipolar disorder with compassion and precision, ensuring every client receives individualized support. Our bipolar disorder treatment in San Diego focuses on lasting recovery—not just symptom relief—through a balance of clinical structure and personal empowerment.

Start Your Recovery Journey Today

If you or someone in your family experiences the acute symptoms of bipolar disorder or addiction, Crownview Co-Occurring Institute may have a program that meets your needs. Contact us today to learn how we can help.