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We are on a mission to improve the lives of individuals and families suffering from mental illness. Our experienced and compassionate clinical team is the best in the nation, and we have the most successful evidence-based treatment approaches.
Our mental health treatment centers provide a range of programs for adults and families struggling with debilitating mental health challenges, including schizophrenia, depression, borderline personality disorder, substance abuse, and more.
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To transform lives and produce societal change by improving
mental health treatment methods and outcomes.
“Alter is an organization where people matter. It’s also an organization where performance rules. Our purpose is to not only provide care, but provide care that creates lasting, positive effects. Transformation is our goal, not treatment for the sake of treatment.
Part of that is using science. We focus on using the appropriate scientific approach to properly diagnose and gain insight into the conditions we’re dealing with, but beyond that, the care needs to be very heartfelt in order to be effective. To make a lasting change, you have to be able to connect to the hearts and the minds of the people that you’re trying to support, and that’s what we focus on here at Alter.
We’re able to get outstanding outcomes because of the way we combine spirit and science in everything we do.” – Michael Castanon, Alter Founder & CEO
Individuals and families often get stuck in a cycle of survival—moving from crisis to crisis without long-term relief from the symptoms of living with severe mental health issues. Many treatment centers focus primarily on immediate symptom stabilization but never get to the root causes of the issue. Alter is different because we support each client and their family through comprehensive change, starting with stabilization and ending with a completely transformed daily life.
At the heart of our work is a commitment to client-centered care, which starts with personalized treatment plans and extends into even the smallest interactions clients have with our staff. All of our staff members are hired based on their ability to form positive relationships with clients where clients feel safe, supported, and valued.
By following a long-term model of care, Alter supports the entire evolution of healing and growth. Our range of treatment programs meets clients where they are, so they can gain the health and self-management tools to thrive in their relationships, work, and daily lives. Whether someone needs 24/7 care or is simply not getting the results they need from basic outpatient care with a therapist or psychiatrist, we have programs to help at every step of the journey.
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We accept most major insurance providers including the ones displayed here.
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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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