Residential Mental Health
Structured residential care supports adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, schizophrenia, and other complex psychiatric conditions through personalized, evidence-based treatment.
Alter Behavioral Health provides personalized residential treatment for adults living with anxiety, depression, trauma, and related mental health or co-occurring disorders. Across Southern California, clients receive evidence-based therapy, psychiatric support, family involvement, and whole-person care in peaceful residential settings. With 24/7 admissions support and a full continuum of programs, individuals can access structured care designed to support stability and lasting recovery.

Comprehensive behavioral health programs support anxiety, depression, crisis needs, addiction, and co-occurring conditions.
Structured residential care supports adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, schizophrenia, and other complex psychiatric conditions through personalized, evidence-based treatment.
PHP provides intensive outpatient support for adults with mental health, trauma, and substance use disorders using CBT, DBT, EMDR, family therapy, and other tailored approaches.
IOP offers structured treatment at a lower level of care than residential or partial hospitalization programs, with therapy tailored to depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, addiction, and related concerns.
Crisis Stabilization and Intervention provides acute care, clinical assessment, psychiatric stabilization, risk assessment, safety planning, and family sessions for adults experiencing mental health crises.
Integrated care addresses substance use alongside mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD across residential, crisis, PHP, and IOP programs.
Family participation helps loved ones understand treatment, strengthen communication, and support recovery planning as clients work toward improved functioning and sustained stability.
Residential treatment gives adults a supportive setting to focus on mental health with guidance from psychiatrists and doctorate- or master’s-level clinicians. Alter Behavioral Health combines CBT, DBT, EMDR, brainspotting, mindfulness, family therapy, and holistic supports to address anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. Southern California facilities offer peaceful surroundings, private accommodations, and individualized care planning supported by Care Predictor technology.

Explore how personalized, compassionate care can help individuals and families move toward stability, growth, and sustained recovery.
Our approach combines clinical expertise, compassion, and coordinated support across the continuum of care.
Access residential, crisis, PHP, IOP, outpatient, transitional, and therapeutic support services through one care model.
Clinicians use CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma-focused modalities, and holistic supports tailored to each client.
Admissions and clinical support are available around the clock for clients and families seeking care in Southern California.
A whole-person model and 3:1 client-to-staff ratio support individualized attention in an intimate treatment environment.
Experienced behavioral health professionals guide compassionate, individualized treatment.

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 treatment provides a structured, supportive setting where adults can focus on anxiety, depression, and related mental health concerns while receiving ongoing clinical care. Alter Behavioral Health’s residential program combines individualized treatment planning with psychiatric support, evidence-based therapies, family participation options, and whole-person services. Care may also address trauma, bipolar disorder, substance use, or other co-occurring conditions.
Speak with the admissions team about care options and consultation.
Alter Behavioral Health supports clients across Southern California and nationwide through multiple treatment locations.
Southern California
Primary Region
24/7 Available
Admissions Support
Nationwide Support
Care Access
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Accreditation from The Joint Commission.
Recognition as a Care Predictor Certified Treatment Facility.
National quality approval from The Joint Commission.
Recognition and certification from DHCS.
Nomination for a California residential treatment distinction.
Contact Alter Behavioral Health to discuss treatment options, insurance verification, consultation, and enrollment with the admissions team.
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.