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Behavioral & Mental Health Services San Diego

TrueCare behavioral health clinics provide a welcoming place where you can feel safe, respected and valued while receiving the treatment you need.

Our compassionate behavioral health specialists help you understand your condition and the available treatment options. Then they carefully guide you on a journey towards a happier and more confident life. Our primary goal is improving your mental and physical well-being so you can become the person you want to be.

One out of five Americans experience a mental health crisis at some point in their lives. Please don’t delay getting the care you need.

Behavioral Health Services

TrueCare Treats a Full Range of Behavioral Health Conditions:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Attention deficit problems
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Chemical dependency
  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Mental illness
  • Pain management
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotic disorders
  • Schizophrenia

Our licensed mental health experts have the training and experience to provide assessments, therapy options, and medication management services for most mental health conditions. TrueCare offers Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders through medication assisted therapy, counseling, and community resources. Please note, we are not a methadone clinic.

With personalized treatment from a TrueCare behavioral health specialists, you can learn to manage your symptoms and lead a happier, healthier life. Find a location near you.

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Behavioral Health: FAQs
What does a mental health assessment involve?
The assessment takes place in a licensed mental health facility. The doctor examines the patient from a physical and mental standpoint, and then conducts an in-depth conversation to understand the full extent of the patient’s condition. After diagnosing the condition, the doctor prescribes a personalized therapy or treatment regimen.
How does a behavioral health treatment plan work?
It depends on the patient’s condition. Treatments can include out-patient psychotherapy, medication, hospitalization and in-patient therapy, support groups and more. These can be administered individually or in various combinations.
How do I know if someone in my family has a mental health problem?
Common signs include major changes in behavior, confused or delusional thinking, withdrawal from social situations, dramatic mood swings, hallucinations, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts or actions. Anyone experiencing one or more of these symptoms should visit a licensed mental health specialist as soon as possible.

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TrueCare Has Merged with Palomar Family Counseling Service (PFCS)!

We’re bringing our whole-person care closer to home by merging with PFCS, a trusted San Diego County mental health services provider and community leader since 1956.

Our patients can access specialized mental health support at TrueCare behavioral health locations and the three PFCS centers in Fallbrook, Escondido, and Vista, as well as their active counseling programs in 42 North County schools. Find the behavioral health support center nearest to you.

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County-Funded Program Notices

These notices apply to SchooLink, School-Based Incredible Years and School-Based Skill-Building.

Behavioral Health Member Handbook

The County of San Diego issued a notice of significant changes to the Behavioral Health Member Handbook. The updated handbook is effective Feb. 1, 2026. The notification dated Jan. 1, 2026, and Summary of Changes are available here:

2026-01-01 BHS Information Notice – Beneficiary Handbook Changes (PDF)

The same notice is also available on the Optum Beneficiary & Families page.

Open Payments Database Notification to Clients

For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.

It can be found at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/.

Find a Behavioral Health Specialist Near Me

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Extraordinary care with a heart.

Wanda Freeman, PMHNP/FNP-BC
Behavioral Health

“Most patients need understanding to make a change. If I can explain and educate well with my patients, they will feel more empowered to take charge of their health.”