About us
In Santee, California, Action East – MHS/TURN is a dual track treatment program that helps people who have severe mental illness and/or long-term drug use disorders. The center makes sure that its support and therapy services are tailored to the specific needs of each member. Action East’s full range of outpatient services are meant to help clients deal with their conditions and achieve long-term security. They are committed to making care available to everyone who needs it, no matter their gender or religion.
The facility has many services, such as Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), case management, medication management, and help with finding work. Extra services like peer help and supportive housing make the recovery process even more complete. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), activity therapy, and group support interventions are all types of treatment. Action East stands out because it focuses on both mental health and substance use disorders. It also stresses reintegration into the community and ongoing help for people who are recovering. The facility makes sure that its services meet high standards of excellent care because they are accredited by the State Department of Health Care Services.
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Medicaid
- Per session
- Self-pay options
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
8.5
Out of 10
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Treatment
Treatment Options
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Alcoholism
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels of Care
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Detoxification
- Aftercare
- Halfway house
- Outpatient
Treatment Modalities
- 12-step facilitation
- Group counseling
- Individual psychotherapy
- Life Skills
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Assertive Community Treatment
License and Accreditation
- State department of health
Care Type
- Detox
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
Type of Detox
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
Facility Operation
- Private non-profit organization
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
Opioid Treatment
- Psychotropic Medication
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
Transitional Recovery Services
- Individualized Treatment
Age Groups Accepted
- Adults
- Young adults
Gender Accepted
- Female
- Male
Amenities
Amenities
- Private setting
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