The residential mental health facility, located in San Diego, California, is designed to deliver comprehensive residential care in a supportive, community-oriented environment. With 32 dedicated beds, the expansion significantly increases capacity for patients seeking long-term, structured residential mental health treatment.

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / Alter Behavioral Health is proud to announce the opening of a new 32-bed residential mental health facility in San Diego, expanding access to high-quality behavioral mental healthcare in the region. The new facility reflects Alter's commitment to providing evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with mental health conditions like depression, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders.

The residential mental health facility, located in San Diego, California, is designed to deliver comprehensive residential care in a supportive, community-oriented environment. With 32 dedicated beds, the expansion significantly increases capacity for patients seeking long-term, structured residential mental health treatment and therapy. The new location will serve as a hub for clinically integrated care, offering personalized treatment plans that combine therapy, medication management, and wellness programs.

"This expansion allows us to bring our evidence-based residential programs closer to the San Diego community," said Michael Castanon, CEO for Alter Behavioral Health for Alter Behavioral Health. "We are committed to supporting long-term recovery and providing a safe, structured environment where individuals can regain stability and improve quality of life."

Beyond expanding treatment capacity, the new ABH San Diego facility is expected to have a positive impact on the local community by offering more opportunities for residents to access behavioral healthcare, supporting families, and collaborating with local healthcare providers. By opening this new center, ABH is able to meet growing community demand for high-quality care while reducing wait times for patients seeking intensive, structured treatment.

About Alter Behavioral Health

Alter Behavioral Health is a leading provider of residential mental health and dual diagnosis treatment programs in California. The organization is dedicated to delivering evidence-based care that supports long-term recovery, functional stability, and overall well-being for individuals struggling with behavioral health conditions.

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SOURCE: Alter Behavioral Health