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Maybe you were just getting groceries. Or headed to the stables. Then, the dizziness started. Fast heart. Frozen thoughts. Shaking hands. It wasn’t nothing. It was a real mental health episode—one of many.
You don’t have to keep pushing through and pretending you’re okay.
At Alter, we offer residential treatment in San Juan Capistrano that feels like a break from the chaos. There are no fluorescent lights, no crowded dorms, just safe homes built for healing.
You don’t have to fake it anymore. You get to rest here.
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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Contact our admissions team to learn about our programs and to check availability at our facilities, or submit your insurance to verify coverage.
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
Joe is an experienced Case Manager and Behavioral Therapist specializing in substance use disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and mental health diagnoses. He focuses on reducing negative behaviors, fostering independence, and building healthy coping skills while creating a positive, engaging environment for clients. Joe enjoys reading, disc golf, board games, and his cat Peep. He loves meditation and helping others find the things that bring them joy and serenity.
Case Manager
You don’t have to drive to Los Angeles to get real help.
Our residential facility in San Juan Capistrano is clean, licensed, peaceful, and built for this exact purpose.
Whether living off Ortega Highway, La Novia, or near downtown, you’re already close to recovery.
And if you need a ride—we’ve got you.
Clients stay for an average of 14-45 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.
Yes. Our facility is right here in San Juan Capistrano.
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.
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.
Our mission is to advance the future of mental health care through innovative, evidence-based treatments, delivering excellence, fostering human connection with unwavering compassion that empowers every individual to thrive.
34270 Pacific Coast Hwy
3rd Floor
Dana Point, CA 92629
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