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Your Trusted Partner for Behavioral Health Recovery in San Diego
Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is a private, physician-owned behavioral health system with over 35 years of experience providing comprehensive psychiatric and substance use disorder services. Our team of licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical staff specializes in evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions, addiction, and dual diagnoses. We offer inpatient stabilization, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs tailored to adults, first responders, seniors, and individuals with co-occurring disorders. Our approach emphasizes rapid symptom stabilization, relapse prevention, and community reintegration through individual therapy, group sessions, and family involvement.With locations in La Mesa, El Cajon, and San Diego, API provides 24/7 crisis support and customized care plans to address unique patient needs. We integrate medical detoxification, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care to ensure holistic recovery. Our geriatric assessment center addresses aging-related mental health challenges, while our evening programs accommodate working professionals. API's commitment to cultural sensitivity and community education has established us as a trusted resource for behavioral health in Southern California since the 1980s.
Services
Inpatient Treatment
Partial Hospitalization
Intensive Outpatient
Addiction Treatment
Mental Health Services
Dual Diagnosis Care
First Responder Programs
Senior Services
Detoxification
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized experience in behavioral health treatment
- Our evidence-based programs combine medical and therapeutic interventions
- We provide 24/7 crisis support with dedicated first responder services
- Our geriatric assessment center addresses aging-specific mental health needs
- We offer flexible programming with evening and weekend treatment options
Services
Inpatient Treatment
Our inpatient program provides 24/7 medical supervision for severe mental health crises and addiction withdrawal. Patients receive individualized treatment plans combining psychiatric assessment, medication management, and evidence-based therapies. This structured environment ensures safety while addressing acute symptoms through group therapy, family sessions, and relapse prevention strategies.
Partial Hospitalization
This intensive daytime program offers structured mental health care without overnight stays. Patients attend 9am-3pm sessions focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy, stress management, and medication monitoring. It bridges inpatient care and outpatient treatment, providing crisis stabilization while maintaining home life continuity through five-day weekly programming.
Intensive Outpatient
Flexible outpatient treatment accommodates work and family commitments with morning, afternoon, or evening sessions. Patients engage in trauma-informed therapies, relapse prevention, and skills training three days weekly. The 12-week evening program specifically addresses PTSD, anxiety, and substance use disorders through evidence-based group and individual counseling.
Dual Diagnosis Care
Specialized programs simultaneously address mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Our integrated approach combines psychiatric care with addiction counseling, using medication-assisted treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy. This comprehensive model treats depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD alongside alcohol or opioid addiction through coordinated inpatient and outpatient services.
First Responder Programs
Tailored mental health support for law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs experiencing trauma-related disorders. Confidential assessment routes through dedicated intake lines connect first responders with trauma specialists. Treatment incorporates evidence-based therapies like cognitive processing therapy and biofeedback to address job-related stress and PTSD symptoms.
People
Patrick Ziemer
The Knowledgeable Leader
With extensive leadership experience, Patrick Ziemer focuses on unlocking patient potential through strategic healthcare management and operational excellence in behavioral health services.
Andrew Noorollah
The Conscientious Psychologist
Dr. Noorollah applies rigorous psychological standards to patient care, emphasizing ethical treatment practices and evidence-based interventions for complex mental health conditions.
R. Bradley Sanders
Motorcycle Enthusiast
Balancing clinical expertise with personal passion, Dr. Sanders brings a holistic perspective to mental health treatment through his engagement with therapeutic lifestyle activities.
Cesar Benitez
Passionate Chemist
Specializing in psychopharmacology, Dr. Benitez develops medication protocols that integrate with therapeutic interventions for optimal treatment outcomes in psychiatric care.
Julie Pfizenmeier
People Advocate
As a dedicated advocate, Julie prioritizes patient-centered care models that emphasize community integration and long-term recovery support systems in behavioral health treatment.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We treat bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and dissociative disorders using evidence-based therapies and medication management.
Do you offer addiction treatment programs?
Yes, our substance use disorder programs address alcoholism, opioid addiction, prescription drug abuse, and co-occurring disorders through detoxification and recovery-focused therapies.
Are services available for first responders?
We provide specialized confidential treatment for law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs with trauma-informed care and dedicated intake pathways.
What outpatient options exist?
Our partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs offer flexible daytime or evening treatment schedules with transportation and meal support provided.
How do you support senior mental health?
Our geriatric assessment center addresses aging-specific needs through comprehensive evaluations and treatment for depression, dementia-related conditions, and late-life psychiatric disorders.
Is crisis care available after hours?
Our 24/7 crisis line provides immediate support for psychiatric emergencies with trained professionals available to assess and coordinate care needs.
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