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Alter Behavioral Health - Laguna Beach

Wahiawa, HI

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission

in Wahiawa, HI.

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About Alter Behavioral Health - Laguna Beach

Located near Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, this center offers mental health consultations for individuals navigating conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and co-occurring addiction. While no longer a direct provider of partial hospitalization (PHP) or intensive outpatient program (IOP) care, this location helps clients build a plan for next steps, offering personalized referrals, real insight, and a calm coastal space to start again.
Care begins with a full picture, your goals, needs, and history. The team then recommends tailored programs that blend evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) with holistic options such as mindfulness, yoga, and art therapy. By combining proven science with experiential healing, clients are matched with care that supports emotional wellness and long-term progress.
Clients meet one-on-one with experienced staff who listen first and plan second. They leave with a solid, no-pressure roadmap for care. Amenities include 27 private rooms, quiet planning spaces, and access to local transitional housing. The setting feels more like a retreat than a clinic, reminding clients that healing can start in a place that feels safe, warm, and full of possibility.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

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Contact & Location

Address

302 California Ave STE 214, Wahiawa, HI 96786

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Facility direct line

(866) 248-9285

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Alter Behavioral Health - Laguna Beach accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (866) 248-9285 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other HI centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Alter Behavioral Health - Laguna Beach offer?
Does Alter Behavioral Health - Laguna Beach have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Alter Behavioral Health - Laguna Beach use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at Alter Behavioral Health - Laguna Beach?
Call the facility directly at (866) 248-9285 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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