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Being in a welcoming facility is crucial when facing acute mental health challenges. Our crisis stabilization facility in San Juan Capistrano offers a secure and inviting environment for those experiencing thoughts of suicide, self-harm impulses, or symptoms of active psychosis like hallucinations and delusions. Unlike a hospital setting, our gorgeous residential home provides a warm and supportive space to heal.
People from all over the country come here for stabilization and healing, drawn by Alter’s national reputation for delivering results. Our facility is conveniently located near other Alter mental health treatment centers, making it easy for clients to transition to a residential facility or partial hospitalization (PHP) program when they’re ready to continue their care. We welcome you to experience the exceptional support and healing environment we offer.
Comfort, peace and security – these are all essential for people dealing with serious mental illness. At our mental health treatment facility in San Juan Capistrano, we make sure that our clients feel at home during their stay with us.
By providing a welcoming sanctuary, our clients can focus on their treatment and recovery, without the added stress of a clinical environment. Our beautiful home with lovely interiors, gorgeous mountain views, and spacious outdoor areas create a setting of calm and serenity for our clients.
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At Alter, we provide outstanding mental health care through top-tier clinicians who utilize the latest research and innovative methods to deliver personalized, effective treatments.
Dr. Araz Tawfique, M.D.
Medical Director/Psychiatrist
Dr. Araz Tawfique, M.D. is an award-winning, Board Certified psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA with over ten years of experience working with people of diverse needs. He pursued his true passion for psychiatry and completed his psychiatric residency training at the University of Reno, Las Vegas. A San Diego native, he returned to Southern California to receive additional training in mental health, and start his private practice. His specialties are psychiatry and psychotherapy, which are techniques that facilitate a better understanding of thoughts, feelings, and motivations. His approach explores the interplay of biology, psychology, and sociology in shaping individuals and their relationships.
Dr. Tawfique’s experience includes delivering comprehensive addiction treatment at substance abuse centers in San Diego.
Medical Director / Psychiatrist
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Primary Therapist
When a person is struggling with severe mental health symptoms, it’s important that they receive immediate and specialized treatment. At Alter, we understand the urgency of crisis intervention and provide 24/7 individualized care to each client.
Our comprehensive treatment approach includes a combination of therapy, medication management, and holistic services.Our goal is to help clients stabilize their mental health symptoms and lay a strong foundation for long-term recovery. We also make sure that we reach out to our clients’ loved ones, keeping them informed and involved in their treatment journey.
Clients stay for an average of 7-21 days, and often transition to Residential Mental Health Treatment (RTC) to continue their care.
From the moment clients arrive, they receive a personalized treatment plan that includes medication, therapy sessions, daily evaluations, and 24/7 monitoring to ensure any crisis is promptly addressed.
We also offer group activities such as interpersonal development classes, anger management sessions, yoga, sound baths and experiential outings.
Schedules are thoughtfully planned to keep our clients at our San Juan Capistrano facility engaged, motivated and committed to their recovery journey.
We accept individuals experiencing severe symptoms of various mental health disorders. For a full list of conditions and disorders we commonly treat, please view our What We Treat page.
Following our program, if your loved one hasn’t stabilized within 7 to 21 days, our specialists conduct assessments. In such cases, we recommend transitioning to a lower level of care like residential treatment or PHP partial hospitalization at one of our nearby facilities for continued support.
Yes, our facility offers 2 private rooms and 2 shared rooms to accommodate varying preferences and needs for privacy during the crisis stabilization process.
Family involvement is key in our approach. We make it a priority to reach out to the family within 72 hours of admission, ideally within 24 hours. If admission occurs on a weekend, rest assured we will make contact promptly on the next business day to keep you informed and engaged in the care process.
We value the feedback from our many clients and we are proud of these success stories. Knowing we have made a positive impact on the lives of these individuals and families is most important to us.
Call Now for Program Availability
Contact our admissions team to learn about our programs and to check availability at our facilities, or submit your insurance to verify coverage.
We accept most major insurance providers including the ones displayed here.
Submit your insurance to confirm coverage.
We accept most major insurance providers including the ones displayed here.
Submit your insurance to confirm coverage.
Our facilities have been awarded prestigious recognition and certifications by adhering to rigorous guidelines and exceeding quality standards with consistent, safe & effective healthcare services.
We are on a mission to improve the lives of people with mental health conditions.
34270 Pacific Coast Hwy
3rd Floor
Dana Point, CA 92629
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