# San Diego County Opens Substance Use Treatment Center

San Diego County has initiated operations of a new $29 million Substance Use Residential & Treatment Services (SURTS) center in National City, designed to integrate substance use treatment with recuperative care. The center, operated by New Creation Behavioral Healthcare Foundation under a $31 million county contract, offers 73 residential treatment beds and 16 recuperative care beds, targeting approximately 670 individuals annually. This facility aims to reduce hospital readmissions and homelessness by providing comprehensive post-acute care in a single location.

- The contract awarded to New Creation Behavioral Healthcare Foundation represents a significant investment in integrated behavioral health services at the county level.
- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on combining treatment with recuperative care, signaling a trend toward holistic service models in substance use recovery.
- Contractors specializing in behavioral health, residential treatment, and recuperative care may find emerging opportunities aligned with this integrated service approach.
- This development highlights the importance of partnerships between government entities and specialized healthcare providers to address complex social and health challenges efficiently.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- San Diego County

### Vendors
- New Creation Behavioral Healthcare Foundation (operator and county contractor)

### Key Quotes
> Instead of leaving the hospital after overdose or injury and managing their next step in care, they can receive in one place the type of extended support that will help reduce future emergency room visits, lower the risk of relapse, prevent homelessness and decrease overall healthcare costs.
> — Jennifer Bransford-Koons, Interim Director, Behavioral Health Services

### Sources
- [New $29M substance use treatment center set to open in National City](https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/29m-substance-treatment-center-set-175001460.html) - Yahoo