Crisis Stabilization
Acute care for adults experiencing mental health crises, including clinical assessment, psychiatric stabilization, risk assessment, safety planning, and supportive intervention.
When a mental health or substance use crisis feels overwhelming, Alter Behavioral Health provides compassionate crisis stabilization and intervention in San Diego. Adults can receive immediate clinical assessment, psychiatric stabilization, safety planning, and personalized support from an experienced care team. With 24/7 admissions and crisis support, the program helps connect individuals with the next appropriate level of care.
Immediate behavioral health support connected to personalized treatment across Alter Behavioral Health’s full continuum of care.
Acute care for adults experiencing mental health crises, including clinical assessment, psychiatric stabilization, risk assessment, safety planning, and supportive intervention.
Intensive outpatient care for adults with mental health, trauma, or substance use disorders, using individualized evidence-based therapies and clinical support.
Structured treatment at a lower level of care than residential or partial hospitalization, supporting continued progress through therapy and family sessions.
Comprehensive inpatient mental health care for adults who need a structured setting, personalized treatment, and support for complex psychiatric or co-occurring disorders.
Integrated care for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, combining addiction treatment with trauma-informed and evidence-based clinical therapies.
Collaborative risk assessment and safety planning help identify immediate concerns and support appropriate next steps after crisis intervention.
Alter Behavioral Health’s Crisis Stabilization & Intervention program helps adults facing acute mental health, trauma, or substance use crises receive focused clinical attention in San Diego. Care includes immediate intervention, clinical assessment, psychiatric stabilization, risk assessment, safety planning, and family sessions. Evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT support a thoughtful transition into residential, PHP, IOP, or other appropriate care.
Learn how personalized, whole-person care can support stability, recovery, and meaningful progress beyond a crisis.
A compassionate, evidence-based approach designed to connect crisis support with lasting care.
Admissions and crisis support are available around the clock for adults and referring professionals seeking next steps.
San Diego crisis intervention can connect with residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care.
Individualized plans address mental health, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders with whole-person support.
Psychiatrists and doctorate- or master’s-level clinicians deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment.
Compassionate clinicians guide clients through crisis and continuing care.
Founder and CEO
Michael Castanon is the Founder and CEO of Alter Behavioral Health, a Southern California-based organization dedicated to advancing the future of mental health care. With a vision rooted in combining scientific rigor, genuine compassion, and lasting transformation, Michael has built Alter Behavioral Health into a comprehensive provider offering a full continuum of care, including residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services. He is committed to ensuring that every client receives individualized, evidence-based treatment delivered by skilled psychiatrists and clinicians. Under his leadership, the organization has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval and recognition as a Care Predictor Certified Treatment Facility. Michael's mission is to empower individuals and families across Southern California and nationwide to heal, thrive, and achieve sustained recovery through innovative, whole-person care.
A crisis center provides immediate support and clinical assessment for people experiencing acute mental health, trauma, or substance use concerns. Alter Behavioral Health’s Crisis Stabilization & Intervention program may include psychiatric stabilization, risk assessment, safety planning, CBT, DBT, and family sessions. The goal is to address immediate concerns and help determine an appropriate next step within the person’s broader care plan.
Speak with Alter Behavioral Health’s admissions team about available support.
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Contact Alter Behavioral Health to discuss consultation, enrollment, and the next appropriate level of care.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (866) 248-9285.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (866) 248-9285.