Alter Behavioral Health Women’s Center — Dana Point

Care at Alter Behavioral Health Women’s Center — Dana Point

Program overview

Alter Behavioral Health operates a women-only residential mental-health program at 33881 Orilla Road in Dana Point, California. The provider describes a small, private home with round-the-clock staff support for adult women whose symptoms require a structured live-in setting. The published typical stay is 30–45 days, with treatment and discharge planning tailored to the individual.

Clinical approach

Care combines individual psychotherapy, daily therapeutic groups, medication management and family involvement. The provider lists evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and trauma-focused work, alongside art, mindfulness, fitness and other experiential activities. The program treats primary mental-health conditions and can address co-occurring substance-use concerns; admissions should confirm whether a prospective resident needs detox or a different level of medical care first.

Residential setting

The women’s residence is designed for a small group rather than a hospital-style ward. Official information describes private and shared bedrooms, chef-prepared meals, bright common spaces, a fireplace, a backyard, a fitness area and access to nearby coastal walks. Room type, pet arrangements, off-site activities and any amenity charges should be confirmed for the proposed admission dates.

Admissions and continuing care

Admissions can review clinical fit, safety needs, medications, co-occurring conditions, insurance benefits and private-pay terms. Before committing, ask for a dated itemized quote, the exact room assignment, what the daily fee includes and excludes, and the recommended step-down plan. The provider describes discharge support connecting residents with partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient treatment, therapy and other continuing-care resources suited to their needs.

Price evidence: Recovery.com lists an estimated cash-pay rate of USD 2,350 per day for this exact women’s campus. A straight 30-day comparison is USD 70,500. This is third-party pricing rather than an official provider tariff; it should be confirmed directly with Alter for the intended duration, accommodation and clinical needs.

Sources checked 20 September 2026: official women’s facility page, official residential-program page and exact-campus price and facility listing.