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If you or a loved one is in need of immediate mental health treatment, our San Diego crisis stabilization facility offers a lifeline during turbulent times. Our short-term stabilization services provide critical support for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. As a compassionate alternative to inpatient hospitalization, we extend our support to those facing severe symptoms like suicidal ideation, self-harm urges, or active psychosis.
With 24/7 intensive care and a serene environment, we prioritize safety and comfort. Our dedicated medical team and nursing staff ensures continuous monitoring, medication administration, and immediate response to higher acuity needs. We welcome neurodivergent individuals, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, fostering a nurturing “home away from home” ambiance essential for healing and growth.
At Alter’s crisis stabilization facility in San Diego, California, we prioritize creating a comfortable and homelike setting for clients. This environment is essential for addressing severe symptoms of mental health disorders effectively.
Our therapeutic approach ensures that when clients feel at ease, they are more likely to engage in deep internal work, paving the way for better recovery and stabilization outcomes.
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At Alter, we provide outstanding mental health care through top-tier clinicians who utilize the latest research and innovative methods to deliver personalized, effective treatments.
Clinical Director - San Diego, CA
Dr. Araz Tawfique, M.D.
Medical Director/Psychiatrist
Dr. Araz Tawfique, M.D. is an award-winning, Board Certified psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA with over ten years of experience working with people of diverse needs. He pursued his true passion for psychiatry and completed his psychiatric residency training at the University of Reno, Las Vegas. A San Diego native, he returned to Southern California to receive additional training in mental health, and start his private practice. His specialties are psychiatry and psychotherapy, which are techniques that facilitate a better understanding of thoughts, feelings, and motivations. His approach explores the interplay of biology, psychology, and sociology in shaping individuals and their relationships.
Dr. Tawfique’s experience includes delivering comprehensive addiction treatment at substance abuse centers in San Diego.
Medical Director / Psychiatrist
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
We understand the gravity of severe mental illnesses and the critical need for immediate stabilization. Upon arrival, clients receive round-the-clock care tailored to their individual requirements in a compassionate environment, without dealing with the impersonal feeling of being at a hospital.
Our onsite 24-hour nursing care includes observation, monitoring, intervention, and medication to help clients get stable. Unlike most crisis centers, we also reach out to the family daily within 72 hours of admission for everyone’s peace of mind. We strive to keep the lines of communication open and collaborate with everyone involved in the client’s care.
Clients stay for an average of 7-21 days, and often transition to Residential Mental Health Treatment (RTC) to continue their care.
Clients receive a personalized treatment plan with medication, group activities, and daily evaluations, from the moment they arrive.
Days in our San Diego mental health treatment center are filled with yoga, sound baths, music therapy, pet therapy, art therapy, and life skills training, all to prepare you for life after treatment.
A typical day at our San Diego home involves a careful combination of therapy, alternative healing practices, mindfulness training, and group time.
Crisis stabilization differs from residential mental health treatment by focusing on addressing more severe symptoms and providing intensive, short-term care to stabilize individuals in acute crisis situations.
Our San Diego crisis stabilization mental health treatment facility provides a home-like setting similar to our residential mental health facilities to ensure clients feel comfortable and supported during their stay.
If your loved one is exhibiting severe symptoms such as suicidal ideation, self-harm urges, or active psychosis, they may benefit from crisis stabilization to ensure their safety and well-being.
Rest assured, your loved one’s safety is our top priority during treatment, with 24/7 monitoring, nursing care, interventions, and medication management in place to maintain a secure environment.
We prioritize contacting the family within 72 hours of admission, ideally within 24 hours. If admission occurs over the weekend (e.g., Saturday night), we reach out on the next business day.
Following the crisis stabilization program, clients usually transition to residential mental health treatment to ensure that they’re fully stabilized and have a solid foundation for ongoing recovery. Our team will work with you and your loved one to create an individualized treatment plan for continued care and support.
We value the feedback from our many clients and we are proud of these success stories. Knowing we have made a positive impact on the lives of these individuals and families is most important to us.
Call Now for Program Availability
Contact our admissions team to learn about our programs and to check availability at our facilities, or submit your insurance to verify coverage.
We accept most major insurance providers including the ones displayed here.
Submit your insurance to confirm coverage.
We accept most major insurance providers including the ones displayed here.
Submit your insurance to confirm coverage.
Our facilities have been awarded prestigious recognition and certifications by adhering to rigorous guidelines and exceeding quality standards with consistent, safe & effective healthcare services.
We are on a mission to improve the lives of people with mental health conditions.
34270 Pacific Coast Hwy
3rd Floor
Dana Point, CA 92629
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