SAN DIEGO FREEDOM RANCH, INC.

What SAN DIEGO FREEDOM RANCH, INC. does

San Diego Freedom Ranch, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit men's residential substance use disorder treatment program founded in 1972 and headquartered on a 30-acre (expanding to 306-acre) rural campus at 1777 Buckman Springs Road in Campo, California, in eastern San Diego County. Its core product is a structured, multi-week residential recovery program delivering more than 40 hours per week of therapy and activities that integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, evidence-based practices, 12-step methodology, relapse prevention, family skills, life skills, and co-occurring disorder education, delivered by a credentialed clinical team (LPCC, PMHNP-BC, CADC II/III, ICADC) at a current capacity of 54 beds.

The organization primarily serves adult men with alcohol and drug addiction, with weighted demand from veterans and justice-involved populations routed through institutional referral partnerships with the Veterans Administration, healthRight360 STOP, Volunteers of America, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, San Diego County Probation, AB-109 Post Release Community Supervision, the San Diego County Drug Court, and the Substance Abuse Assessment Unit. Direct admissions are handled via a 24/7 phone line with confidential screening and a 48-hour intake follow-up, and the organization maintains an alumni network that supports post-treatment job placement.

Its revenue model is a hybrid of government healthcare reimbursement (San Diego County Medi-Cal and Medicare as the primary funding sources) and charitable contributions raised through annual events (Gala for Freedom, Rip It for Recovery Golf Tournament, Chili Fest, May Social), individual/corporate/foundation donations, and legacy/naming gifts tied to a $5.3 million capital expansion campaign. The organization holds the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval and a California Department of Health Care Services license (370004AN, expires 10/31/2027), and policy-level commits to never turning away a resident for inability to pay.

Name

SAN DIEGO FREEDOM RANCH, INC.

Legal name

San Diego Freedom Ranch, Inc.

Website

https://sdfreedomranch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Diego Freedom Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit men's residential substance use disorder treatment program founded in 1972 in Campo, California, serving adult men via Medi-Cal/Medicare-funded residential care and referrals from the VA, drug courts, and probation agencies in San Diego County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Residential addiction treatment
• Substance abuse recovery
• Men's recovery program
• Behavioral health services
• Alcohol drug treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Campo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Healthcare Funding: Accepts San Diego County Medi-Cal and Medicare as primary funding sources for treatment services
2. Donations and Fundraising: 501(c)(3) nonprofit accepting tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Major fundraising events include annual Gala for Freedom and Rip It for Recovery Golf Tournament

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

San Diego Freedom Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential substance use disorder treatment facility that provides structured addiction recovery services for adult men on a 300-acre rural campus in Campo, California. The program delivers more than 40 hours weekly of therapy and activities combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Evidence-Based Practices, and 12-Step methodology, and is funded through Medi-Cal, Medicare, and charitable donations. Residents live in dorm-style accommodations and progress through individual counseling, group therapy, life-skills training, relapse prevention, and exit planning with alumni support for job placement.

Product overview

San Diego Freedom Ranch operates as a single, unified residential addiction treatment program focused on men. The core offering is the Men's Residential Treatment Program, which provides comprehensive therapy and recovery services including structured groups, individual counseling, 12-step facilitation, and life skills development. Supplementary offerings include the Rancher Alumni Tokens program, which allows graduates to commemorate their recovery journey. The organization also conducts fundraising events (Gala for Freedom, Rip It for Recovery Golf Tournament, Chili Fest, May Social) that support the expansion of treatment capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's Residential Treatment Program A structured residential addiction recovery program for men providing more than 40 hours weekly of therapy and activities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Evidence-Based Practices, 12-step facilitation, Big Book Studies, Living In Balance, family skills, life skills, co-occurring education, relapse prevention, and self-help meetings. Designed for adult males with alcohol and drug addiction who require residential treatment.
• Rancher Alumni Tokens Commemorative tokens for program alumni placed on the Wall of Hope in the new building, allowing graduates to leave a legacy and inspire others in recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of inmates return to alcohol and drug use after release from prison without treatment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veterans AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership for veteran addiction treatment services. VA refers veterans struggling with substance use disorders to Freedom Ranch for residential treatment.
• healthRight360 STOP ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubstance abuse treatment referral partner providing clients for residential treatment at Freedom Ranch.
• Volunteers of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Diego Downtown detox location referral partner. Volunteers of America provides detoxification services and refers clients to Freedom Ranch for continued residential treatment.
• California Department of Corrections and RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustice-involved individual referral partnership for addiction treatment as alternative or supplement to incarceration.
• San Diego County Probation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProbation supervision referrals for court-ordered or recommended substance abuse treatment.
• Post Release Community Supervision Department (AB-109)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-release community supervision referrals under California Assembly Bill 109 for individuals requiring substance abuse treatment.
• San Diego County Drug Court SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCourt-mandated addiction treatment referrals as alternative to incarceration for drug-related offenses.
• Substance Abuse Assessment Unit (San Diego Court)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCourt-ordered assessment and treatment referral services for individuals involved with the San Diego court system.
• Singing Hills Golf ResortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf tournament venue host for Rip It for Recovery annual fundraiser. Venue partnership for community fundraising events.
• Admiral Baker ClubhouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue for annual Gala for Freedom fundraising dinner.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cirque Lodge: Residential SUD treatment center in Utah offering 12-step and clinical recovery. Comparable in mountainous/rural setting designed to remove distractions, and in delivering intensive structured programming.
• Father Martin's Ashley: Nonprofit residential SUD treatment facility on the East Coast. Comparable operating model: 12-step based residential program, Joint Commission accreditation, charity-funded with government-payer revenue stream.
• The Ranch (Tennessee): Rural residential SUD treatment facility. Directly comparable to Freedom Ranch's rural 300-acre distraction-free campus positioning, with similar 12-step and evidence-based clinical programming.
• Cottonwood Tucson: Residential SUD and co-occurring disorders treatment provider. Comparable in serving adult populations with structured therapy, intensive weekly programming, and recognition of rural/sober-environment therapeutic value.
• Summit Estate Recovery Center: California-based residential SUD treatment provider. Comparable in operating in the same California regulatory environment (DHCS licensing) and serving similar patient populations with intensive outpatient/residential programming.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Nonprofit residential SUD and co-occurring disorders treatment center. Directly comparable in clinical offering (CBT, 12-step, evidence-based), long-tenured nonprofit structure, and multi-modal funding from insurance and philanthropy.
• Phoenix House (now part of Recovery Centers of America): Large nonprofit residential SUD treatment provider with multi-state footprint. Comparable in residential model, alumni programs, and justice-system referral relationships.
• Promises Treatment Centers: Residential SUD treatment provider offering structured recovery programs similar to Freedom Ranch's CBT/12-step model. Comparable in clinical intensity (>40 hours/week) and length-of-stay treatment design.
• Betty Ford Foundation (Hazelden Betty Ford): One of the largest nonprofit residential SUD treatment providers in the U.S. Directly comparable to San Diego Freedom Ranch in mission (12-step/residential recovery), regulatory standing (Joint Commission accredited), and donor-supported funding model.

Emerging players

• Volunteers of America (San Diego): Existing referral partner in detox services. Adjacent in the regional SUD treatment ecosystem, providing complementary detox/transition services that feed residential treatment at Freedom Ranch.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-diego-freedom-ranch-inc.

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about SAN DIEGO FREEDOM RANCH, INC.