AJ Novick Group Inc
333 3rd Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Alter Behavioral Health - Laguna Beach
Address: 31642 Coast Hwy., Ste. 100, Laguna Beach, CA 92677 · Map
Phone: (866) 248-9285
Website: alterbehavioralhealth.com
About Alter Behavioral Health - Laguna Beach
Set near Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, the center provides mental health consultations for people dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and substance use concerns that occur alongside other diagnoses. Although it is no longer offering partial hospitalization (PHP) or intensive outpatient program (IOP) services directly, this location supports clients in figuring out what comes next, with individualized guidance, thoughtful referrals, and a tranquil coastal environment to help them begin again. The process starts by taking a complete view of each person’s history, current situation, and priorities. From there, the team proposes customized options, combining research-backed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), alongside supportive holistic practices like mindfulness, yoga, and art therapy. This blend of established clinical methods and hands-on healing helps match clients with care designed to strengthen emotional well-being and promote lasting progress. Clients work directly with qualified staff in one-on-one sessions, where listening comes first and planning follows. The goal is for each person to walk away with a clear, pressure-free guide for next steps. The center also offers 27 private rooms, quiet areas for organizing and planning, and connections to local transitional housing. The overall atmosphere is more retreat-like than clinical, reinforcing the idea that recovery often begins in a space that feels secure, welcoming, and full of hope.
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Outpatient · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Co-Occurring Disorders · Drug Addiction
- Conditions treated
- ADHD, ADD · Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Schizophrenia · Trauma
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Art Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Meditation & Mindfulness
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Holistic · Individual Treatment
- Who it serves
- Men · Men and Women · Women
- Amenities
- Snacks
- Languages
- English
Before you call
- Have your insurance or Medicaid card ready and ask whether the facility is in network.
- Ask how soon they can do an assessment and whether there is a waitlist.
- Confirm the facility is licensed by California (this facility reports accreditation).
- If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.