Your Gateway to Wellness in Santee
Santee is sunshine at Mast Park. Friendly waves at the skate park. Peaceful mornings along Carlton Hills Boulevard. But even here, you can feel heavy. Anxiety can come uninvited. Depression can linger after good days. And trauma can catch you by surprise.
That’s why residential mental health treatment in Santee exists. A place close to home where healing meets caring people and calm spaces.
Maybe you noticed the weight while walking near the Santee Town Center or sitting in class. Hard feelings don’t care where you live. They just show up.
But so do we. Our residential mental health facility near Santee is ready for you. Quiet, close, and full of expert support.
You don’t need harsh lights or cold smells. You need a place that feels safe and calm. Here’s what you’ll find:
It is not a hospital. It’s your soft place to land and begin again.
You won’t stay in treatment forever. And you shouldn’t. We help you build strength to live your life again. You’ll learn to express yourself calmly, face panic with courage, and return to work or school with hope. When it’s time to go, we help you make a full aftercare plan, connect you with support in Santee, and keep checking in.
It is one stop on your journey. Your story continues.
Searching for help can feel endless. Waiting for the “right time” might have delayed your recovery. But the truth is, now is the best time to start.
Our residential mental health treatment in Santee is close, accessible, and welcoming. You’re not alone in this. There’s a path back to wellness, and it starts here, right now.
You’re healing, not broken, and that process begins in Santee.
You are not just “sad” or “anxious.” You are a whole person with a story worth telling. At our homes, we don’t treat labels — we treat you.
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
Primary Therapist
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
No checklists here, just people who care and want to see you whole again.
Maybe therapy felt strange or didn’t help before. We understand. Here, therapy fits your story. And we change it if it’s not working.
Here’s what we offer:
Therapy is not just talk. It’s rebuilding your life.
Mental illness can shake your routine. Sleep might suffer. Focus might wander. Eating might feel hard. We get it. At our homes, we help you get back to a healthy rhythm slowly.
Here’s how:
Healing isn’t strict. It’s steady. That’s what your mind needs.
You don’t have to travel far for help. Santee is near our homes — and that matters. Being close to your life and nature helps healing last. Our homes are near places like West Hills, Carlton Oaks, and Mission Trails Regional Park. They’re clean, licensed, quiet, and full of experts. Every plan fits you.
Healing should be easy to find. In Santee, it is.
People in Santee ask real questions. We give real answers.
Yes. You can use your phone during free time to stay connected and feel supported.
We offer art, music, yoga, gardening, and light exercise to help your mind and body heal together.
Family and close friends can visit on scheduled days to support your progress.
Staff are here 24/7 to talk and support you through homesickness and tough feelings.
We help you plan how to stay on track with your goals, whether school or work.
Your health information stays private and secure. We respect your space and boundaries.
We have designated outdoor areas and support for quitting if you want to.
We understand. Our team welcomes you warmly and helps you feel safe from day one.
Healing takes time, but many notice small changes in the first few weeks.
We help set up follow-up care, support groups, and resources to keep your healing going.
