Crisis Stabilization
Crisis Stabilization & Intervention provides acute support, clinical assessment, psychiatric stabilization, safety planning, and family sessions for adults experiencing a mental health crisis.
Alter Behavioral Health provides personalized depression treatment in San Diego through a full continuum of evidence-based care. Adults can access support ranging from crisis stabilization and residential treatment to partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. With trauma-informed therapies, psychiatric oversight, and whole-person care, our team helps clients address depression while building a sustainable path toward stability and recovery in Southern California.
A full continuum of behavioral health programs supports adults with depression and related mental health needs.
Crisis Stabilization & Intervention provides acute support, clinical assessment, psychiatric stabilization, safety planning, and family sessions for adults experiencing a mental health crisis.
Residential treatment offers comprehensive, person-centered care for adults with depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring concerns in supportive Southern California settings.
The Partial Hospitalization Program provides intensive outpatient care using CBT, DBT, EMDR, family therapy, and other evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs.
The Intensive Outpatient Program offers structured mental health and substance use treatment at a lower level of care, helping clients continue recovery while practicing daily life skills.
Dual diagnosis treatment addresses depression alongside drug or alcohol addiction, trauma, anxiety, or PTSD through coordinated care across multiple treatment levels.
Trauma-informed care may integrate CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, family sessions, and other approaches based on each client’s clinical needs and treatment plan.
Depression can affect emotional health, relationships, daily functioning, and overall stability. Alter Behavioral Health combines psychiatric oversight, evidence-based therapies, holistic supports, and individualized care plans across a full continuum of treatment. For adults and families in San Diego and throughout Southern California, programs can address depression alongside trauma, addiction, and other co-occurring disorders while supporting progress beyond discharge.
Personalized treatment helps clients and families move toward greater stability, functioning, and sustained recovery.
Our care model combines clinical expertise, compassion, and coordinated support for complex mental health needs.
Access coordinated treatment levels from crisis stabilization through residential, PHP, IOP, and supportive care.
Individualized plans address depression, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders across Southern California.
Psychiatrists and doctorate- or master’s-level clinicians oversee evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment.
Around-the-clock clinical and admissions support helps San Diego families navigate urgent behavioral health needs.
Compassionate clinicians support individualized care across every treatment level.
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.
There is no single medication that is best for every person with severe depression. A qualified psychiatric professional considers symptoms, medical history, current medications, co-occurring conditions, prior treatment response, and safety concerns before recommending options. Medication may be combined with therapy and a higher level of behavioral health care when clinically appropriate. Alter Behavioral Health can help coordinate an individualized assessment and treatment recommendation.
Speak with admissions about depression care and available program options.
Alter Behavioral Health supports adults in San Diego, Southern California, and locations throughout its service network.
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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.