Solara Mental Health is a treatment center for U.S. Veterans with approved VA referral.
We offer residential and outpatient mental health and substance use care.
Unmatched care, no hassle, no compromise.
Founded in 2004, Solara Mental Health is a Joint Commission-accredited center in San Diego that proudly treats U.S. veterans.
Solara is dedicated to the men and women who have served in the United States military. We recognize that the path of a Veteran is unique, marked by profound experiences that demand a specialized approach to healing.
You’ve been through the system. You know the frustration of promises that lead nowhere, and you're looking for something that actually works. We don’t just acknowledge that frustration—we’ve built our entire mission around ending it.
We created Solara to be the counter-move to every obstacle you've faced:
We built Solara from the ground up with a singular focus: to provide Veterans with a path to lasting recovery. We understand that the journey from service to civilian life carries unique challenges, and our entire program is designed to honor your experience and facilitate profound healing.
Our clinical approach is specifically adapted to address the complexities of military-related trauma, stress, and depression.
We believe your environment is an active part of your therapy. We've created a sanctuary of peace and comfort—a world away from a cold, institutional setting—where you can feel safe, valued, and ready to engage in the work of recovery.
We honor the powerful, healing bond between Veterans and their animals. Your service animal or companion pet is welcome to join you.
Our clinical philosophy is rooted in proven, evidence-based science. We provide you with practical tools and therapeutic strategies that deliver measurable results, empowering you to manage stress, process trauma, and build a healthier future.
Our model is proven to work. 83% of our Veterans achieve a significant reduction in symptoms.
Solara is proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission. This signifies our unwavering commitment to meeting the highest national standards for safety, effectiveness, and quality of care in everything we do.
Even though I’m not religious, I realized when I got sober that for the first time in my life I wanted to explore my spiritual side. I benefited hugely from the individual spiritual sessions that I had with Chris. I’m really grateful for that aspect of the whole treatment experience.
I want to thank you and the entire staff and support system at Solara for taking such good care of my sister. On behalf of my entire family, we want you all to understand that your patience and kindness stretches further than you can see… Thank you, again and again, from the bottom of my heart.
If not for Solara Mental Health, I am almost positive that our daughter would not be as advanced in her treatment, and would not have the almost miraculous confident and positive outlook that she has.
Solara’s program was such a positive experience for our mom (and for us)! She had become almost impossible to deal with. Your entire staff was phenomenally supportive and kind and patient with her. We feel like we’ve got our mom back, now.
Solara was truly a life-changing experience for me and for our children, because of what you did for my wife! The treatment team was phenomenally supportive and perfect for helping her with her anxiety and depression. We are all now moving forward to put our lives back together and it started with you all in Pacific Beach. Thank you for what you do.
The therapists and counselors and really whole team were extremely beneficial to me and my understanding of my issues. The treatment plan they developed was exactly what I needed
The Solara program is truly amazing. I’ve never had more clarity or more good energy in my entire life. The attention the physicians and the therapists gave me was outstanding. I feel like they truly understood and addressed my issues, which had consumed my life for years. Thank you all.
I have never felt better than I do now, since completing your program. The truly caring and supportive staff and the intensive program changed my life. What a neat place to stay for treatment - I love Pacific Beach! I have learned skills and behavior to move forward with my life thanks to you.
We are so grateful to you for the treatment and care you provided our daughter. She is doing unbelievably well now thanks to your program. We will gladly tell anyone we encounter that needs treatment about the wonderful work you do at Solara.
Your program provided our daughter with the most masterful therapist we have ever encountered (and we have used many). She has had an unbelievable ability to see the long-term trajectory of our daughter’s treatment and to approach her treatment in stages that fit where my daughter’s development was. We can’t say enough positive about her.
The program has given me the tools I needed to really gain stability. For the first time in years - maybe for as long as I can remember, actually, I’m learning how to cope and manage my stressors and triggers. I now believe that I can find some relief and happiness.
The Solara Treatment Program was a life-changing experience for me. To be able to heal in such a beautiful, peaceful environment, with such a terrific treatment team, was so amazingly positive. I have found my true self, again. I thank you and my family thanks you for helping me become the person I was meant to be.
We treat a wide range of mental health conditions for Veterans, including co-occurring disorders. Below are key areas of care, delivered with evidence-based, trauma-informed, personalized support.
Addressing the memories and triggers of traumatic events to restore your sense of safety and control.
Lifting the weight of persistent sadness and hopelessness to rediscover purpose and joy.
Breaking the cycle of worry, fear, and hypervigilance to regain a sense of calm and presence.
Treating the underlying causes of addiction and its link to trauma in a supportive, dual-diagnosis environment.
Healing from the complex emotional and psychological impact of combat stress and difficult moral choices.
Guiding the mind toward safety and resilience by breaking cycles of hopelessness and fostering renewed strength to choose life.
Disclaimer: Amenities such as luxurious studio accommodations, a pet-friendly environment, and transportation are complimentary features of our program, they are not covered VA benefits. VA coverage applies only to authorized medical treatment services and requires a valid referral. Non-medical benefits enjoyed on the Solara campus are not funded by the VA and are not represented as such.