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Your Gateway to Wellness in Brea
Brea thrives in contrast—lush trails, booming retail, and tight-knit communities. But beneath that sunlit calm, mental health issues still unfold. Anxiety doesn’t skip nice neighborhoods. Depression hits even when the mortgage is paid. PTSD shows up unannounced—at work, at home, on Birch Street.
That’s where Alter Behavioral Health steps in. Our residential mental health treatment in Brea isn’t a theory—it’s a working, proven option for real people, real families, and real pain. You don’t need to travel far for care that works. You need to take the first real step forward.
You felt it at the Brea Mall. Sweaty palms. Racing thoughts. Maybe you thought it was a fluke. But then it happened again—this time while picking up takeout on Birch. Panic doesn’t wait for permission. Neither should your healing.
With residential mental health treatment in Brea, Alter provides access to expert-led recovery just minutes away in Irvine, Dana Point, and Capo Beach. We help Brea residents reclaim rhythm, restore control, and rewrite the story.
Recovery demands comfort. Our residential environments feel like upscale retreats—because rest fuels resilience. Here’s what our homes deliver:
This mental health care feels like true care.
Brea doesn’t hit pause while you recover—and we don’t pretend it does. At Alter, recovery isn’t retreat. It’s preparation. We focus on real-life tools like conflict resolution so you don’t spiral when things get tense. We teach coping strategies that shut down mental sabotage before it starts. You’ll get support with career moves and academic goals because forward momentum matters. Family sessions help repair damage and build real connections again. And when it’s time to leave, you won’t walk out with a vague checklist—you’ll have a concrete, personalized aftercare plan. You won’t leave guessing. You’ll leave ready.
Your zip code doesn’t define your recovery. But residential mental health treatment in Brea does give you a place to start. One call is all it takes. Whether you’re managing panic, depression, trauma—or all three—help is real, close, and available now.
Mental health doesn’t have to mean staying broken. At Alter, our clinical staff helps Brea residents see beyond the label. Meet the professionals who don’t deal in clichés:
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
They don’t talk down. They build you up.
You talked, you cried, but nothing changed. That’s not therapy—that’s stalling. Residential mental health treatment in Brea through Alter focuses on action, structure, and evidence.
Here’s our therapeutic arsenal:
We don’t fit you into therapy. We fit the therapy to you.
Mental illness breaks routines. We restore them. Each Alter location near Brea provides a structured daily plan. Why? Because rhythm rebuilds life.
The structure isn’t restrictive. It’s freedom in disguise.
You don’t need to drive to LA. You don’t need to pretend you’re fine. Alter Behavioral Health delivers residential mental health treatment for Brea residents through a network of elite facilities: Irvine (a clinical oasis just 25 minutes from downtown Brea), Dana Point (ocean calm meets therapeutic depth), and Capo Beach (comfort and clinical clarity in one healing space). Each site is licensed, staffed, and focused. We act fast, we adjust smart, and we build plans that work.
Yes. Emotional support animals are part of your team.
Chef-crafted. Nutritious. And adjusted for your specific needs.
Yes—every clinician is licensed, experienced, and deeply human.
Yes. We coordinate structured family visits to support progress.
Absolutely. We work with providers like Aetna, Cigna, and more.
Yes. Privacy helps the process move faster and deeper.
It varies. Most clients stay 30–90 days, depending on clinical need.
Yes. We coordinate pick-up from Brea to our nearby facilities.
Bring comfortable clothes, current medications, ID, and a journal—no extra need.
You get a clear aftercare plan, referrals, and follow-up support.
Our mission is to advance the future of mental health care through innovative, evidence-based treatments, delivering excellence, fostering human connection with unwavering compassion that empowers every individual to thrive.
34270 Pacific Coast Hwy
3rd Floor
Dana Point, CA 92629
Questions? Call now to speak confidentially with an admissions counselor.
