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Your Gateway to Wellness in Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley looks polished. But pain hides in every zip code. Depression, anxiety, trauma—they hit hard in Fountain Valley, too. That’s why so many locals turn to Alter Behavioral Health. Our nearby residential mental health treatment facilities offer the deep, personalized care you won’t find in rushed clinics. And this is where the noise stops, and real healing begins.
It isn’t a hospital hallway with fluorescent lights and whispers. It’s a safe space—close to Fountain Valley—that resets your nervous system the second you arrive.
It’s not luxury—it’s what recovery needs to stick.
You’re not a spreadsheet. Your treatment shouldn’t feel like homework. That’s why people from Fountain Valley get fully customized care at Alter’s nearby residential mental health treatment centers in Irvine, Dana Point, and Capo Beach.
We don’t treat symptoms. We treat people.
You’re not too far gone. You’re not too late. You’re right on time to get the help you need. Real recovery is possible—and it starts here.
Our team is sharp, experienced, and refreshingly human.
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
These aren’t interns or rotating residents. These are leaders in mental health care.
We don’t throw jargon at your pain. We treat it with what works.
Structure helps the brain recover. Here’s how we do it:
This way, people from Fountain Valley rebuild their rhythm and mental health.
Alter doesn’t rely on hype. We rely on outcomes. Residents of Fountain Valley choose us because we’re close, compassionate, and clinically sound. Our nearby facilities in Irvine, Dana Point, and Capo Beach serve this community with care that sticks.
We don’t hand out hope. We help you build it—brick by brick.
While there’s no physical Alter facility in Fountain Valley, you have full access to our nearby residential mental health treatment centers in Irvine, Dana Point, and Capo Beach. These locations are just a short drive away and offer full residential services, so you can step away from stress without losing connection to your community.
Most local clinics focus on short-term sessions or medication management. Alter goes deeper. We offer immersive, evidence-based care in calm, distraction-free environments outside Fountain Valley. It isn’t symptom control—it’s full-spectrum recovery.
Yes. Whether you’re from Fountain Valley or nearby, we offer structured family sessions, visiting hours, and ongoing communication. Healing works better when loved ones stay involved—on your terms.
You’ll want to pack comfortable clothes, basic toiletries, any medications in original packaging, and something that reminds you of home—a book, a journal, or a photo. We keep it simple so you can focus on healing.
Yes. We often arrange transportation for Fountain Valley residents to our residential mental health treatment centers. Whether it’s for intake, medical appointments, or family visits, we’ll help coordinate the details so recovery stays on track.
We work with major providers, including Cigna, Aetna, and Anthem. Before admission, our team runs a full insurance check and walks you through everything—no surprise bills, no guesswork.
The length of your stay depends on your needs. Many stay 30 to 90 days, though some benefit from shorter or longer programs. The goal is lasting wellness—not rushing you out the door.
Discharge planning starts early. We connect you with outpatient options near Fountain Valley, help with therapy referrals, and give you a structured aftercare plan. You won’t be left wondering, “What now?”
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.
