MHS – ACTION East – Santee, California
10201 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, California, 92071
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
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
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In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
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.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Individualized Treatment
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- 12-step facilitation
- Group counseling
- Individual psychotherapy
- Life Skills
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Assertive Community Treatment
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
License and Accreditation
- State department of health
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
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