Alpine Special Treatment Center

Located on 7.5 peaceful acres in the city of Alpine, about 30 miles east of San Diego, Alpine Special Treatment Center offers residential rehabilitation services for adults living with severe and persistent mental health illnesses, co-occurring medical conditions, and substance use disorders. With more than 40 years of experience, Alpine’s mission is to provide long-term solutions for mental wellness by helping clients build the critical skills needed to manage their conditions and improve their overall quality of life. The center provides a therapeutic, structured, and dignified environment where adults can focus on recovery and stabilization.

Personalized Care for Lasting Results

Treatment at Alpine is grounded in the belief that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health care. Care plans emphasize strengths, abilities, and personal goals, helping clients stabilize, manage symptoms, and pursue independent living. The multidisciplinary team at Alpine includes psychiatrists, nurses, licensed mental health professionals, rehabilitation counselors, and clinicians, who all work with individuals to help break the harmful cycles often caused by debilitating symptoms.

Heal with a Blend of Therapies and Interventions

Alpine uses a range of evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help adults identify and replace harmful thought patterns, regulate intense emotions, and strengthen interpersonal skills. They also incorporate alternative therapies like art therapy and pet therapy, allowing individuals to express thoughts and emotions without words and improve emotional regulation. Alpine also uses SMART Recovery with individuals struggling with substance use to build and sustain motivation while coping with triggers.

Live and Grow in a Purposeful Community

Residents at Alpine Special Treatment Center benefit from a supportive and purposeful community setting designed to promote comfort, growth, and independence. Shared bedrooms and common dining areas encourage healthy social interaction, while amenities such as a basketball court, structured social activities, and serene outdoor spaces contribute to an engaging daily experience. The center’s remote, campus-style environment allows individuals to focus on stabilization and recovery away from outside stressors, while programming such as apprenticeships, vocational training, and skill-building groups helps prepare clients for meaningful community participation.