Substance Abuse in San Diego

The Substance Abuse Assessment Unit (SAAU) was implemented by the court in 1994 in an effort to assist the judges in assessing and referring defendants into appropriate programs that will assist them in completing their terms of probation.

The SAAU is staffed by addiction specialists qualified to assess and evaluate levels of addiction and determine appropriate levels of treatment.

Contact Information:

Central Division
220 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
619-450-5454

North County Division
325 S. Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92081
760-201-8600

South County Division
500 Third Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-746-6419

East County Division
250 E. Main St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
619-456-4194

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