County-Operated Behavioral Health Clinics
Behavioral Health • San Diego, CA
About
Summary: - San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) is a government-run, stand-alone acute psychiatric facility in San Diego, serving adults 18+ with 24/7 emergency psychiatric care. - Key services: psychiatric assessment, intervention and stabilization in the Emergency Psychiatric Unit; inpatient mental health care; Crisis Recovery Unit with nursing, social services, recreational therapy, nutrition, pharmaceutical, peer support, and substance use services; and care coordination after discharge. - Mission: stabilize individuals experiencing mental health emergencies and connect them to appropriate, less restrictive levels of care. - Type/Industry: Government agency within San Diego County Hospitals and Health Care; part of the county’s Behavioral Health Services portfolio. - Contact/Info: Homepage: sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/sdcph.html; Phone: 619-692-8232. - Additional context: The hospital is described as a safety net facility staffed by dedicated medical, nursing, and clinical teams and operates within the county’s public health infrastructure.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health (multi-location group)
Address
1250 Morena Blvd, 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92110
Phone
(619) 692-8750
arccmappingcustomerservice.fgg@sdcounty.ca.gov
Opening Hours
North Central: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri). East County: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri). Southeastern: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri). Walk-In Hours: North Central 8am-12pm and 12:30pm-4:30pm (Mon-Fri); East County 8am-12pm and 12:30pm-4:30pm (Mon-Fri); Southeastern 8am-12pm and 12:30pm-4pm (Mon-Fri).
Emergency Care
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the business hours?
8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
What are the walk-in hours?
Walk-in hours are 8am-12pm and 12:30pm-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Clinic4All: 1.7/5 (7 reviews)
Patients praise
- dedicated clinical staff in some locations
- valuable resource for low-income and Medi-Cal eligible residents
- helpful case management in navigating complex social services
- some patients report positive life-changing experiences and recovery outcomes
Common complaints
- reports of poor communication regarding medication refills
- complaints about staff perceived as uncaring or unprofessional
- concerns about the handling of psychiatric holds and discharge procedures
- reports of errors in clinical procedures, such as false-positive drug tests
- feelings of being treated poorly or ignored during crises
"They don’t seem to care about the individual needs. If you need help urgently they will not help you."
— LocalityBiz review for East County Mental Health"My son was admitted on a 72 hour hold. He was released less than 24 hours later and was not stabilized. He was released with a bus pass after being told to call me when released as he would be unable to navigate the bus system to north county."
— Clinic4All review for Psychiatric Hospital of San Diego CountySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Behavioral Health Services A-Z - County of San Diego — Oct 8, 2025
- New County Psychiatric Facility Opens in Oceanside | News | San Diego County News Center — Feb 5, 2026
- County Partners with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center to Open New Crisis Stabilization Unit | News | San Diego County News Center — Mar 9, 2026
- New East County Behavioral Health Hub Expands 24/7 Crisis Care ... — Apr 20, 2026
- County Begins Construction on Edgemoor Acute Psychiatric Unit | News | San Diego County News Center — Mar 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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