Oceanfront Drug & Alcohol
Addiction Treatment Center
High-End Lockdown Recovery Done by Americans for Americans
12-Step • Dual Diagnosis
Lasting Recovery
The only English-speaking treatment center in Baja California, Mexico
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A Day in the Life at Baja Rehab
See the healing, connection, and transformation—moment by moment.
Alumni's Family Testimonials
“Our Son has changed 100% after Baja Rehab, he would be a continuous police 5150, threatening suicide, holding on to drugs and aggressive tendencies, when we picked him up from Baja Rehab he has been able to recover his life, he has gone back to work, keeps his IOP program and therapist appointments, he enjoys going out again and socializing, started exercising, eating better, keeps up with his medications willingly.
The whole staff speaks English, I was able to communicate any time I needed, they are very professional and knowledgeable, and knowing our son was in a secure location gave me peace of mind.
I’m grateful for all the help in my son’s recovery and was very surprised of the progress and success Baja Rehab’s team was able to achieve for him.”
– Jennifer, Family Member of Baja Rehab’s Alumni
Long-Term Treatment That Works
120-Day Minimum Stay • 4, 6, 9, or 13-Month Program
Recovery takes time — and Baja Rehab is built around that truth. Unlike short-term programs, we require a minimum 120-day stay, ensuring clients have the space to heal, grow, and rebuild their lives.
We offer flexible long-term options:
4 Months (Minimum Stay)
6 Months (Average Stay)
9 Months (Long-Term Care)
13 Months
Each path is designed to give clients the time they need to move beyond addiction and build a future filled with hope and purpose.
The Baja House: A Privilege in Recovery
Just a mile from our main campus, the Baja House offers a secure, structured, and elevated living environment for men in Level 2 & Level 3 (PHP) Programming.
Reserved for those who’ve shown true dedication to their recovery, it balances independence with support—morning meditations, daily shuttles to treatment, and peaceful evenings in shared, comfortable spaces.
The Baja House isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a milestone earned and a meaningful step toward lasting sober living.
Our Levels of Care for Men & Women: A Structured Path to Lasting Recovery
At Baja Rehab, we believe recovery is not one-size-fits-all—it’s a process. Our levels of care are thoughtfully designed to meet each client exactly where they are, guiding them through a clear, structured progression that builds awareness, develops real-life skills, and ultimately prepares them for lasting independence.
Our program blends a strong 12-step foundation with clinical excellence, mental health care, and meaningful human connection. Through shared experiences, family involvement, and engaging activities, we create an environment where clients don’t just get sober—they discover an entirely new way to live.
A Progressive, Personalized Approach
Each level of care aligns with a client’s stage of change, ensuring they are neither overwhelmed too early nor held back when they are ready to grow. This structure allows our clinical team to measure progress through real behavior and skill development—not just words—while reinforcing accountability, emotional regulation, and respect for boundaries.
Level 1: Stabilization & Awareness
For clients entering treatment with limited insight, Level 1 focuses on safety, structure, and building foundational awareness. Through consistent support and guidance, clients begin to recognize the impact of their substance use and engage in the recovery process for the first time.
Level 2: Insight & Skill Development
As awareness grows, clients transition into deeper therapeutic work. In Level 2, they identify personal patterns, triggers, and emotional responses while learning practical coping strategies. This phase emphasizes consistency, discipline, and the ability to apply recovery tools in daily life, laying the groundwork for meaningful change.
Level 3: Integration & Real-World Application (PHP)
In the final stage, clients begin integrating everything they’ve learned into real-world situations. With continued clinical support through our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), they practice independence while strengthening relapse prevention strategies. This level bridges the gap between structured treatment and everyday life, significantly reducing the risk of relapse.
Built for Long-Term Success
Progression through each level is guided by our clinical team based on individual growth, engagement, and behavioral consistency. This ensures every client moves forward safely, confidently, and fully prepared for life beyond treatment.
At Baja Rehab, our levels of care aren’t just steps—they’re a proven pathway to transformation, accountability, and long-term recovery.
Clinical Treatment of the Client
At Baja Rehab, our comprehensive program combines recovery education, psychotherapy, and medical and psychiatric management with holistic services such as yoga, meditation, art sessions, adventurous outings and wellness-based practices designed to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Through the introduction of 12-step programs and a strong recovery community, our clients are able to build a solid foundation for lasting recovery while rediscovering a life filled with purpose, health, connection, and peace. Baja Rehab is a behavioral modification program that creates the space to defeat resistance and truly look at the inner self.
Expert Clinical Treatment South of the Border
Many people have experienced the heartbreak of watching a friend, family member, or even themselves struggle to get help when it was desperately needed. For many, treatment can feel out of reach due to the overwhelming cost of private-pay facilities in the United States, limited insurance coverage, or overcrowded government-funded programs with long waitlists and minimal individualized care.
Baja Rehab was created to bridge that gap. Our fully English-speaking program for American clients offers a unique continuum of care that integrates detox, psychiatry, inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programming—all within one high-end, structured setting. Combined with the safety and reassurance of a secure lockdown environment when clinically necessary, our program provides an affordable, comprehensive, and deeply supportive path toward lasting recovery.
Don’t Let Money Stand Between You and Healing
Flexible, Compassionate Financing Through Baja Rehab Financing
Please call Absadi Kidane 1 (310) 290-1686 for finance structure when discussing treatment length.
We believe that everyone deserves a second chance—not just those who can afford it upfront. We’ve seen too many people delay or forgo life-saving treatment because of cost. That’s why we’ve created in-house financing through Baja Rehab Financing—a simple, stress-free way to get the help you need, when you need it most.
- No credit checks. No judgment. Just help.
- Fast approvals so you can start your journey without delay.
- Custom payment plans to fit your life and your budget.
You or your loved one shouldn’t have to choose between healing and financial survival. With Baja Rehab Financing, you don’t have to.
Recovery is possible.
And now, it’s accessible.
Interview with Adam Lincoln, Co-Owner at Baja Rehab, to discuss Baja Rehab's unique approach to addiction treatment in Mexico.
In a conversation with host Benjamin Turner on the Behavioral Health Innovators series by Lightning Step, Baja Rehab took a deep dive into its unique, comprehensive behavioral modification approach to addiction treatment. The discussion highlighted the program’s commitment to creating an environment where clients receive highly personalized care, strong clinical support, responsibility, and meaningful human connection throughout every stage of recovery.
The conversation also underscored Baja Rehab’s innovative treatment model, which integrates detox, psychiatry, inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programming, health and wellness services into one cohesive continuum of care. By combining structure, compassion, community, and long-term recovery principles, Baja Rehab continues to redefine what modern addiction treatment can look like for individuals and families seeking lasting transformation through long-term secured care.
Empowering Families: Taking Control Through a Protected Environment
At Baja Rehab, we understand that addiction can impair an individual’s ability to make safe, healthy, and rational decisions for themselves. Many people genuinely want help, yet remain trapped by physical dependency, emotional instability, denial, fear, or the overwhelming psychological grip of substance use. For this reason, we provide families and our medical team with the ability to take an active, protective role in the stabilization process under the guidance of qualified clinicians and physicians.
Within our secure and highly structured therapeutic environment, admission and discharge decisions are coordinated directly between the family and supervising medical staff. This approach allows clients the opportunity to fully stabilize, regain mental clarity, and begin meaningful recovery without the constant risk of impulsive relapse during the most vulnerable stages of early sobriety. Unlike many programs in the United States, where patients are often permitted to leave treatment prematurely despite severe instability, our model prioritizes safety, continuity of care, and long-term clinical outcomes.
Research and experience consistently show that the first 30–90 days of recovery are among the highest-risk periods for relapse and overdose. During post-acute withdrawal, the brain and nervous system are still healing while tolerance levels have significantly decreased, creating an especially dangerous window for returning to substance use. At Baja Rehab, we believe that providing individuals with extended time away from dysfunctional environments—combined with structure, accountability, therapy, medical oversight, and emotional support—greatly improves the likelihood of long-term recovery and sustained sobriety.
Our comprehensive continuum of care integrates medical detox, psychiatry, psychological evaluation, medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, family counseling, case management, recovery education, 12-step integration, holistic wellness services, creative therapies, and motivating physical activities. Every aspect of our program is designed to create a safe, immersive, and healing environment where clients can rebuild physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Treatment planning at Baja Rehab is individualized and based on clinical need rather than a one-size-fits-all timeline. Many clients benefit from longer-term residential treatment lasting several months, followed by step-down care through partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programming, sober living, or transitional support in Mexico or San Diego. Our team works closely with both clients and families to create realistic aftercare plans that promote accountability, independence, and ongoing recovery success.
Recovery does not end at discharge. Baja Rehab remains committed to continued support through ongoing family communication, therapy referrals, alumni guidance, relapse prevention planning, and structured follow-up care designed to help both clients and families maintain long-term healing and connection.
Why Baja Rehab Works: A Message from Our CEO
Discover the Vision, Passion, and Proven Approach That Set Baja Rehab Apart
Co-ed independent, specialized high-end medical drug and alcohol detox managed
by a team of detox specialists providing an atmosphere of safety and compassion
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Discover more about our comprehensive range of services and offerings. Our catalog provides detailed information about our innovative therapies, specialized programs, and experienced team dedicated to supporting your journey to optimal health and wellness.
Take this opportunity to learn more about our approach to rehabilitation and how we can assist you in achieving your health goals.
Featured Testimonials
"I want to thank Baja Rehab for saving my life."
- Karis, Baja Rehab Alumni
"Baja Rehab has been the best thing that's ever happened to me in my life, I'm finally doing good, I'm healthy, smiling and happy. I'm happy that I came here, it saved my life."
- Reid, Baja Rehab Alumni
"it's just been a beautiful experience. Just, just reconnecting with my sobriety each day, knowing that, I have it and I can just, like, keep moving forward."
- Noah, Baja Rehab Alumni
From Surviving the Streets to Saving Lives
The Story Behind Baja Rehab: Adam Lincoln & Jessica Shrader on the F*ck Fentanyl Podcast
In this moving conversation with the F*ck Fentanyl Podcast, our founders Adam Lincoln and Jessica Shrader share the raw honesty of their own recovery journey.
“Having navigated the darkest corners of addiction in the United States, Jessica found herself in a lockdown treatment center in Tijuana Mexico; Jessica and Adam emerged with a shared vision: to build a sanctuary of safety and transformation by merging American and Mexican treatment styles.”
They created Baja Rehab in Puerto Nuevo as a secure, loving environment where families can finally find peace and individuals can rediscover their worth.
If you or your loved one are searching for a way out, let their story be the spark of hope that leads you home. We’ve been where you are, and we are here to help you start again.
Our Location
With only 1-hour drive (with no traffic) from the San Ysidro border, Baja Rehab, the high-end oceanfront rehab center, is a few minutes from the famous Puerto Nuevo, the lobster spot. You can take several routes, but the most beautiful one will be following the ocean through Playas de Tijuana and going south from there.
Get directions here and choose the option you prefer.
FAQs
What is a conservatorship?
A conservatorship is a legal relationship where one person (the “conservator”) has the authority to make decisions for another person (the “ward”). In the case of a mental health conservatorship, this means that you have been found to have mental illness and your rights have been taken away from you.
A guardian is someone who has been appointed by a court to take care of another person’s finances or property when there is no other responsible family member available. A guardian has limited power compared with a conservator; for example, only certain financial transactions require approval from both parties before they can be executed by one party alone–usually the guardian but sometimes also including others involved in decision-making such as doctors or therapists.
What is Dual Diagnosis?
Dual diagnosis (also called co-occurring disorders (COD) or dual pathology) is the condition of having a mental illness and a comorbid substance use disorder. There is considerable debate surrounding the appropriateness of using a single category for a heterogeneous group of individuals with complex needs and a varied range of problems. The concept can be used broadly, for example, depression and alcohol use disorder, or it can be restricted to specify severe mental illness (e.g. psychosis, schizophrenia) and substance use disorder (e.g. cannabis use), or a person who has a milder mental illness and a drug dependency, such as panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder and is dependent on opioids. Diagnosing a primary psychiatric illness in people who use substances is challenging as substance use disorder itself often induces psychiatric symptoms, thus making it necessary to differentiate between substance-induced and pre-existing mental illness.
What makes Baja Rehab a Luxury Treatment Center?
We take pride in having a state-of-the-art facility, just a few feet away from the beautiful Pacific Ocean with unobstructed scenic ocean views, and a sanitary environment. Great food is provided by our top-rated chef and an unbeatable atmosphere focused on recovery. Our large square footage site allows for a peaceful, quiet environment without outside interference and with plenty of indoor and outdoor space so our clients can enjoy walks without having to leave the facility. We also provide plenty of activities including horseback riding, go-cart riding, bowling, hiking, and beach days, and provide a dedicated fitness instructor available on a daily basis. Our goal is to make our clients recover while enjoying the feeling of a luxurious safe and secure atmosphere.
Can a client attend your program anonymously?
Yes, total anonymity is ensured with every client. We take all precautions keeping all client information completely confidential every step of the way.
A Glimpse of Hope Through the Keyhole
One Moment Can Change Everything
In the darkness of addiction, it’s hard to see the way forward. But sometimes, all you need is a glimpse — a keyhole view into what’s possible.
Our short film “Keyhole” captures that pivotal moment of clarity, when the decision to seek help becomes real.
At Baja Rehab, we guide you from that spark of hope to lasting recovery with expert care, a peaceful setting, and personalized support every step of the way.
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