Nestled two blocks from the Pacific Ocean, Solara Mental Health is one of the few fully Joint Commission-accredited, veteran‑exclusive residential and outpatient behavioral‑health systems.
Our In-Residence facilities provide a highly attractive alternative to hospitalization. Our psychiatric facility provides integrative clinical care in the most beautiful, seaside settings. Today, we welcome clients from all corners of the globe who seek us out based on our reputation for exceptional treatment, dedicated staff, and unparalleled accommodations.
At Solara Mental Health, every program, facility, and clinical protocol is built around one truth: when Veterans thrive, communities thrive.
To honor the sacrifice of U.S. Service Members by providing evidence‑based, trauma‑informed, and culturally honoring treatment that restores dignity, resilience, and hope.
We believe every Veteran can become their strongest, healthiest self when expert clinicians, holistic modalities, and a comforting environment work in unison. Recovery isn’t a one‑size‑fits‑all protocol, it’s a personal journey we walk together.
A future where every Veteran, everywhere, can access world‑class mental‑health care the moment they need it. No stigma, no barriers, no exceptions.
Solara offers Veteran-only care with same-day admission and 24/7 support.
We follow a clear, four-phase care model rooted in evidence, shaped by your needs, and responsive to your progress at every step.
We start with a multi‑disciplinary evaluation—psychiatric, medical, psychological, and social to build a 360° picture of your needs.
Your plan blends gold‑standard therapies (CBT, DBT, EMDR) with holistic modalities (yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, and recreational therapy).
We collaborate with spouses, partners, and the VA to ensure continuity of care and smoother transitions home.
Progress is measured weekly with validated tools. Data inform real‑time adjustments so you’re always on the most effective path forward.
Award-Winning Platform
Solara Mental Health has held the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® since 2009—an honor awarded only to programs that consistently meet or exceed the nation’s most rigorous standards for safety, quality, and patient privacy. Independent surveyors conduct unannounced, on‑site reviews every three years, scrutinizing everything from medication protocols and infection control to staff credentials and emergency preparedness.
For you, this seal means objective proof that your care is delivered by a team and in a setting the country’s leading healthcare authority has vetted and verified—so you can focus on healing, not second‑guessing.
Set just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, our San Diego facility was designed from the ground up to provide something too often missing in mental health care: a peaceful, dignified environment that actually supports healing.
You’ll stay in a fully furnished, luxurious studio apartment surrounded by fellow Veterans in a secure, comfortable setting. It’s a space that balances structure and calm, ideal for trauma recovery, stabilization, and reflection
At Solara, food is part of your treatment. Our chefs prepare nutrition-focused meals that support mood, reduce inflammation, and align with your dietary needs.
Explore sample menus and how nutrition fits into care.
For many veterans, pets provide stability and emotional safety. That’s why Solara offers a pet-inclusive environment where your service or support animal is welcome and part of your care.
See how easy it is to bring your pet with you.
We know that reaching out is a big step. That’s why we make everything after that simple, fast, and fully handled by us.
We work exclusively with U.S. Military Veterans who have an authorization through the VA Community Care Network (PC3/CCN) or TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Not sure if you qualify? Call our admissions team at 844-600-9747—we’ll verify your eligibility while you’re on the phone and guide you through any VA paperwork.
To keep out‑of‑pocket costs at zero for Veterans, we partner only with the VA Community Care Network and TriWest. If you don’t yet have VA benefits—or if your claim is still in process—contact us; we can often help you secure coverage or find an interim solution.
Most Veterans progress from first call to first therapy session (on‑site or via telehealth) within 24–72 hours. We handle benefit verification, travel planning, and clinical prescreening immediately so you don’t lose momentum.
Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (VIOP) : the same IOP curriculum delivered through our secure, HIPAA‑compliant telehealth platform.
Your admissions clinician will recommend the level that best matches your clinical needs, safety considerations, and life obligations. One call to 844-600-9747 starts that conversation.
Individual therapy, psychiatry follow‑ups, and IOP groups can be accessed via our secure, HIPAA‑compliant video platform. PHP and Residential Treatment must be completed in person due to federal guidelines, but we’ll coordinate VA‑funded travel if you qualify.
Your stay is always personalized; clinical milestones dictate your discharge date, not a calendar.
Primary and co‑occurring diagnoses common among Veterans, including:
If you’re experiencing several issues at once, our integrated team can address them together.
Healing happens faster with support. We offer:
Your loved ones can participate as much—or as little—as feels safe for you.
Service animals are always welcome. Personal pets may be approved on a case‑by‑case basis. Let admissions know during your first call so we can arrange housing, outdoor space, and local veterinary support.
Everything is designed to feel restorative, not institutional.
If you receive a VA Community Care authorization for Residential, PHP, or IOP, the VA often covers flights, ground transport, and lodging. We’ll book everything on your behalf and send you an itinerary within hours of approval.
You’ll meet with each core provider at least once per week.
Before discharge you’ll receive a personalized after‑care plan including:
Our alumni coordinator stays in touch for 12 months to help you stay on course.