Crisis Intervention
Acute crisis stabilization provides immediate intervention, clinical assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, psychiatric stabilization, and family sessions for adults facing mental health, trauma, or substance use concerns.
Alter Behavioral Health provides compassionate crisis stabilization for adults experiencing acute mental health, trauma, or substance use concerns. Clinical assessment, safety planning, psychiatric stabilization, and evidence-based therapies help create a calmer path forward. With crisis services available in Southern California and support for individuals nationwide, our team connects clients with the appropriate level of care and continuing treatment.
Crisis intervention connects immediate support with residential and structured outpatient care for ongoing mental health and recovery needs.
Acute crisis stabilization provides immediate intervention, clinical assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, psychiatric stabilization, and family sessions for adults facing mental health, trauma, or substance use concerns.
Residential mental health treatment offers structured, person-centered care for adults who need continued support after a crisis, including treatment for psychiatric and co-occurring substance use conditions.
Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs provide continued therapeutic support through evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and family therapy after acute stabilization.
Crisis Stabilization & Intervention is designed for adults experiencing an acute mental health crisis, trauma-related distress, substance use concerns, or co-occurring conditions. Alter Behavioral Health combines clinical assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, psychiatric stabilization, CBT, DBT, and family sessions. Care can help establish immediate safety and connect clients with residential, partial hospitalization, or intensive outpatient treatment when appropriate.
Explore how personalized, evidence-based care can support stability, healing, and continued recovery.
"My stay at Alter's Irvine facility was very pleasant. The staff and accomodations were excellect. They treated me with dignity and helped me get back on my feet. Mentally, emotionally, and physically. Highly recommend"
"My experience was an amazing one. The staff were absolutely amazing. I couldn't give enough stars."
"I’m so grateful for Alter Mental Health. The staff went above and beyond to take care of my needs and provided me with a comfortable, safe place to heal. I can’t say enough about my case manager, Esteban, and the therapist, Neha; and the chef, Estelle, was amazing with five-star..."
"This is by far the best mental health treatment center I’ve experienced. From the admission staff to the therapists and counselors, I was treated with the utmost care and compassion. The staff and facilities are amazing and provided me with all the support and tools I needed to feel the..."
"Spiritually, mentally and physically at a rock bottom, I cried out for help. Alter answered the call. Detoxing is (at least for me) a painful uncomfortable time, yet this program managed it with grace and diligence. This created trust in my care for when the real heavy lifting began. To..."
"I had a beautiful experience here and the staff was amazing. Everyone was so caring and sweet. They’ve turned my life around for the better."
"My stay at Alter's Irvine facility was very pleasant. The staff and accomodations were excellect. They treated me with dignity and helped me get back on my feet. Mentally, emotionally, and physically. Highly recommend"
"My experience was an amazing one. The staff were absolutely amazing. I couldn't give enough stars."
"I’m so grateful for Alter Mental Health. The staff went above and beyond to take care of my needs and provided me with a comfortable, safe place to heal. I can’t say enough about my case manager, Esteban, and the therapist, Neha; and the chef, Estelle, was amazing with five-star..."
"This is by far the best mental health treatment center I’ve experienced. From the admission staff to the therapists and counselors, I was treated with the utmost care and compassion. The staff and facilities are amazing and provided me with all the support and tools I needed to feel the..."
"Spiritually, mentally and physically at a rock bottom, I cried out for help. Alter answered the call. Detoxing is (at least for me) a painful uncomfortable time, yet this program managed it with grace and diligence. This created trust in my care for when the real heavy lifting began. To..."
"I had a beautiful experience here and the staff was amazing. Everyone was so caring and sweet. They’ve turned my life around for the better."
"My stay at Alter's Irvine facility was very pleasant. The staff and accomodations were excellect. They treated me with dignity and helped me get back on my feet. Mentally, emotionally, and physically. Highly recommend"
"My experience was an amazing one. The staff were absolutely amazing. I couldn't give enough stars."
"I’m so grateful for Alter Mental Health. The staff went above and beyond to take care of my needs and provided me with a comfortable, safe place to heal. I can’t say enough about my case manager, Esteban, and the therapist, Neha; and the chef, Estelle, was amazing with five-star..."
"This is by far the best mental health treatment center I’ve experienced. From the admission staff to the therapists and counselors, I was treated with the utmost care and compassion. The staff and facilities are amazing and provided me with all the support and tools I needed to feel the..."
"Spiritually, mentally and physically at a rock bottom, I cried out for help. Alter answered the call. Detoxing is (at least for me) a painful uncomfortable time, yet this program managed it with grace and diligence. This created trust in my care for when the real heavy lifting began. To..."
"I had a beautiful experience here and the staff was amazing. Everyone was so caring and sweet. They’ve turned my life around for the better."
Our full-continuum approach helps clients move from immediate stabilization toward sustained recovery.
Access connected levels of care spanning crisis stabilization, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and support services.
Psychiatrists and doctorate- or master’s-level clinicians oversee individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
Treatment addresses mental health, addiction, trauma, and co-occurring needs through compassionate, person-centered support.
Around-the-clock clinical and admissions support helps individuals and referring providers navigate urgent behavioral health needs.
Experienced leadership guides compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health 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.
Length of stay in a crisis stabilization setting is determined by clinical needs, safety considerations, response to intervention, and the next appropriate level of care. The goal is to provide enough support for assessment and stabilization before discharge, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care, or another recommended resource. Admissions staff can explain the evaluation process and available pathways.
Speak with the admissions team about crisis support and treatment options.
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Share your needs with the admissions team to discuss crisis stabilization and appropriate treatment pathways.
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.