Behavioral Wellness

New Crisis Stabilization Unit opening in El Cajon

East County News Service
 
April 18, 2026 (El Cajon) -- The County of San Diego will open its newest Crisis Stabilization Unit -- the first located in East County -- on Monday in  El Cajon.
 
The 14,000-square-foot behavioral health treatment facility is located at the corner of South Magnolia and West Douglas avenues.
 
The unit will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure that people in a psychiatric or substance use crisis can access immediate mental health support, stabilization and treatment.

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