Residential Mental Health
Residential treatment offers structured inpatient support for adults with complex mental health needs, using individualized plans, evidence-based therapies, family participation, and whole-person care.
Residential OCD treatment provides structured, compassionate support for adults whose obsessive-compulsive symptoms require more than routine outpatient care. Alter Behavioral Health combines individualized clinical planning, evidence-based therapies, family participation, and whole-person support within a full continuum of care. For individuals and families seeking treatment in Southern California or from across the nation, consultation can help clarify the appropriate next step.
Comprehensive residential and step-down behavioral health programs support OCD, co-occurring conditions, crisis needs, and continued recovery.
Residential treatment offers structured inpatient support for adults with complex mental health needs, using individualized plans, evidence-based therapies, family participation, and whole-person care.
PHP provides intensive outpatient care for adults who need substantial therapeutic support without residential placement, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and family therapy tailored to individual needs.
IOP offers structured mental health and substance use treatment at a lower level of care than residential or partial hospitalization, with evidence-based therapy and consultation.
Crisis Stabilization and Intervention provides acute support, clinical assessment, psychiatric stabilization, risk assessment, safety planning, and family sessions during mental health crises.
Dual-diagnosis care addresses addiction alongside mental health conditions through coordinated treatment across residential, crisis, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings.
Family sessions and participation options help loved ones understand treatment, support recovery, and prepare for continued stability beyond discharge.
Residential care creates a supportive environment for adults whose OCD symptoms and related concerns interfere with daily functioning. Alter Behavioral Health develops individualized plans using evidence-based clinical therapies, trauma-informed care, family participation, and holistic supports. Its Southern California facilities serve local and nationwide families seeking structured behavioral health treatment, with step-down options that can support gradual transition back to everyday life.
Personalized care helps clients and families work toward stability, healing, and meaningful recovery beyond treatment.
"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"
"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..."
"Me being a Registered Nurse never imagined being in need of the same services that I’ve given over the years. I can truly say I’m very pleased with my overall stay at Alter Behavioral Health, starting with the admission coordinator, The Therapist and case manager I give all staff an..."
"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."
"Alter had been an incredibly unique opportunity for my family. If you or a loved one are facing a mental health crisis look into Alter. The staff was absolutely amazing and the treatment program is top notch."
"Our son has been struggling for 4 years with mental health issues. We’ve had some terrible experiences with other hospitals and getting his medications right. Once we heard about Alter Mental Health, we hoped this was an answer to our prayers. From the first time we contacted them, they have..."
"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"
"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..."
"Me being a Registered Nurse never imagined being in need of the same services that I’ve given over the years. I can truly say I’m very pleased with my overall stay at Alter Behavioral Health, starting with the admission coordinator, The Therapist and case manager I give all staff an..."
"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."
"Alter had been an incredibly unique opportunity for my family. If you or a loved one are facing a mental health crisis look into Alter. The staff was absolutely amazing and the treatment program is top notch."
"Our son has been struggling for 4 years with mental health issues. We’ve had some terrible experiences with other hospitals and getting his medications right. Once we heard about Alter Mental Health, we hoped this was an answer to our prayers. From the first time we contacted them, they have..."
"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"
"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..."
"Me being a Registered Nurse never imagined being in need of the same services that I’ve given over the years. I can truly say I’m very pleased with my overall stay at Alter Behavioral Health, starting with the admission coordinator, The Therapist and case manager I give all staff an..."
"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."
"Alter had been an incredibly unique opportunity for my family. If you or a loved one are facing a mental health crisis look into Alter. The staff was absolutely amazing and the treatment program is top notch."
"Our son has been struggling for 4 years with mental health issues. We’ve had some terrible experiences with other hospitals and getting his medications right. Once we heard about Alter Mental Health, we hoped this was an answer to our prayers. From the first time we contacted them, they have..."
A client-centered approach connects individualized treatment with compassionate clinical support.
Access coordinated residential, crisis, PHP, IOP, outpatient, and therapeutic support services.
Psychiatrists and doctorate- or master’s-level clinicians oversee individualized, evidence-based care.
Treatment addresses mental health, trauma, addiction, relationships, and lasting recovery together.
Around-the-clock clinical and admissions support helps families navigate urgent behavioral health needs.
Compassionate clinicians support individualized treatment and lasting transformation.
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.
Residential OCD treatment provides a structured behavioral health setting for adults whose symptoms require more support than routine outpatient care. Clients receive individualized clinical planning, therapy, psychiatric support, daily structure, and opportunities for family participation. Treatment may also address co-occurring mental health or substance use concerns, helping coordinate care within a broader continuum that can include crisis, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services.
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Contact Alter Behavioral Health for a confidential consultation about residential OCD treatment, program availability, and enrollment.
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.