Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System Outpatient Services

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System Outpatient Services in El Cajon, California, offers treatment for substance use and dual diagnosis disorders. Services are available in English and Spanish.
The clinic is licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health, accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Tricare. Financial assistance is available for those whose family income is below 400% of the federal poverty level.

Helpful Substance Use Therapies and Services

The center uses various treatment approaches to help with healing issues that contribute to addiction. Exposure therapy may be used to treat anxiety and fear for those with PTSD and phobias. Behavioral activation works to increase the client’s engagement in activities that will promote happiness.
Mindfulness is another approach that may be used to treat anxiety, depression and addiction through meditation and breathing. Assertiveness training is also available to help with depression and repressed anger.
The clinic also offers free 15 to 30 minute workshops that provide helpful information about substance use disorder and related to mental health issues. These workshops are available to the community.

Helpful Outpatient Program Options

Partial hospitalization programs avoid the need for residential treatment. You will attend treatment during the day, and return home for the night. You’ll participate in individual and group therapy, psychiatric sessions with medication monitoring, and receive training that will teach you how to manage stress and relax.
Intensive outpatient programs are offered to those with mild to moderate substance use disorders. You will attend morning or afternoon sessions three days a week. One reviewer praised the facility for having a friendly and welcoming staff that cares about their patients.