🚨 Click Here To Sign The Petition Now – Protect Our Kids 🚨
What’s the problem?
A proposed 150-bed detox and transitional housing facility is being planned for 800 W Mission Road, directly between San Marcos Middle School, Palomar College, and Montessori programs.
While we support the expansion of recovery treatment services in San Diego County, the current proposed location puts thousands of children or kids at risk due to increased traffic, proximity to high-security detox services, and lack of community engagement in the planning process.
This project is being fast-tracked under Prop 1 funding using state-level zoning exemptions that bypass local review—meaning parents and educators were never properly informed or consulted.
Why this matters
The proposed is within:
- 25 feet from Montessori School of San Marcos
- 25 feet from the Bus Stop for Paloma Elementary School
- 100 feet from San Marcos Middle School
- 500 feet from Palomar College
- 500 feet from Palomar College Pre-School
- 500 feet from Youth Sports Facilities
This location places thousands of students, children and adolescents at risk due to the proximity of a high-risk detox facility and the potential for individuals in active recovery to congregate near these educational and other youth recreational spaces.
We need to act soon. This project is being fast-tracked FOR AN EARLY MAY APPROVAL TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION under Prop 1 funding using state-level zoning exemptions that bypass appropriate local review—meaning parents and educators were never properly informed or consulted.
We respectfully request the San Marcos City Council and relevant authorities to relocate the proposed facility to a more suitable site in San Marcos—one that is located away from schools, daycare centers, youth recreational areas, and any spaces frequented by children and adolescents.
What can you do?
Click here to sign the Petition: Stop the Detox Facility Next to Our Schools
Sign this petition today to demand a pause to the approval of funds under Prop 1 and delay any start to construction until relocation of the facility to a more appropriate location—one that both supports treatment AND protects our students.
Together, we can support responsible development of an important drug and alcohol detox, in-patient rehab facility that benefits everyone without putting our children at risk.
Additionally, you can also reach out to the following representatives and officials to make your voice heard:
| Title | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly Member | Dr. Darshana R. Patel (District 76) | Email: assemblymember.patel@assembly.ca.gov Form: a76.asmdc.org/contact |
| Senator | Brian W. Jones (District 40) | Email: senator.jones@senate.ca.gov Form: sr40.senate.ca.gov/my-offices |
| County Supervisor | Jim Desmond | Contact: Megan Ewert Email: megan.ewart@sdcounty.ca.gov Form: supervisorjimdesmond.com |
| San Marcos Mayor | Rebecca Jones | Email: cityhall@san-marcos.net |
| School Board President | Sarah Amad | Email: sarah.ahmad@smusd.org |
| School Board Member | Lena Meum | Email: lena.meum@smusd.org |
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Documents & Letters
View California HSC §11834.23 on facility siting restrictions (External Link).
News: North County Pipeline: San Marcos Recovery Center
News: The Coast News: Golden Door, School District Complete Land Swap
View the community flyer (PDF).
Read the letter sent to State Senators (PDF).