About Us
Overview
Alvarado Parkway Institute is a private behavioral health system offering a full spectrum of adult inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. Our Culture of Caring is founded on a strong Mission and Vision, and we are committed to serving the diverse needs of the community.
Our Mission
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System is a private behavioral health system offering inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. We are dedicated to the wellness of individuals, their families, and our community through prevention, intervention and treatment in a safe and culturally sensitive environment. Our culture of caring is designed to provide patients and their families with quality-driven psychiatric care and outstanding customer service. We understand the challenges, the stigma and the treatment of mental illness, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to serve those who entrust us with their care.Our Vision
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health Systems’ vision is to be San Diego’s premier psychiatric care provider. We set our selves apart from other providers by offering diverse therapies, individualized treatments, power-packed programming, and a continuum of care that is tailored to each patient’s changing psychiatric needs. Ours is an integrated approach in providing psychiatric and addictive disease treatment through the least restrictive network of inpatient, outpatient, and continuing care services.
We offer no-cost assessments, referral services and mobile assessment services to licensed facilities.
Our Staff
Alvarado Parkway Institute’s greatest asset is the caring, compassionate and competent healthcare team. Our highly skilled medical staff and dedicated employees work together to ensure patients receive excellent care in a responsive and sensitive environment. Our team includes but is not limited to: MD’s, DO’s, RN’s, LVN’s, Psychologists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Music Therapists, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Spiritual Care Provider, and Pharmacist.
Ease of Access
API’s skilled assessment team has developed a best practice model to ensure prospective patients are quickly assessed, triaged and referred to the appropriate level of care to meet their behavioral health needs. API is recognized in the community for shorter wait times, prompt assessment and accessibility.
Our Locations
Inpatient Care – Main Hospital
Alvarado Parkway Institute
7050 Parkway Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942
Outpatient Care
API Outpatient Services – San Diego
5538 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105
API Outpatient Services – El Cajon
215 West Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92010
Addictive Disease Outpatient Program
215 West Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92010
Discovery Clubhouse
5538 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105
Call 1-800-766-4274 to schedule a free assessment and referral today.
Back to the TopOur Leaders
Patrick C. Ziemer, M.A., Chief Executive Officer
Megan Montgomery-West, MOTR\L, CPHQ, Chief Operating Officer
Bonnie Asada, RN, Director of Nursing
Dominique Fragoso, LCSW, Director of Clinical Services
Andrew Noorollah, Ph.D., Executive Director of Outpatient Services
Chad Engbrecht, Esq, Chief Financial Officer
Beth Zulauf, HRIT, CPHQ, Director of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Saleem Ishaque, M.D., Executive Medical Director
R. Bradley Sanders, D.O., Associate Medical Director Inpatient Services
Mohammed Bari, M.D., Associate Medical Director Outpatient Services
1. What type of insurance do you accept?
Alvarado Parkway Institute accepts, Medicare, TriWest, and most private insurance plans. API also offers competitive self-pay rates.
2. Do you have support group meetings or aftercare meetings?
API offers a free aftercare program which meets on a weekly basis for a full year following inpatient discharge. The current Support Group meeting schedule is currently under construction but can be seen under Current News in the future.
3. What is your admission process? How long does it take?
First, call 1-800-766-4724 to schedule an appointment. An Intake/Call Center staff member will complete an initial assessment and determine the level of care which is appropriate to the individual’s needs. The assessment services staff assists in obtaining appropriate insurance authorizations and facilitates financial arrangements. Referrals may also be provided. The Assessment takes approximately 1-2 hours.
4. What should I bring with me to the assessment?
If you are scheduled for an assessment, please bring a current list of your medications and any medical documentation you think might be helpful in order to coordinate care. If you suspect you may need inpatient admission, it is suggested that you bring 3 to 4 days of casual clothing and personal items. Please leave jewelry and valuables at home. To protect patient confidentiality, cell phones are not allowed in the inpatient care areas, but there are public phones available on each unit.
5. Do I have to make an appointment or can I just walk in?
While an appointment is preferred, no one is turned away for not having an appointment.
6. Will I have individual treatment?
Your treatment plan will be specifically individualized to your needs. Patients are offered both group treatment and individual treatment.
7. Do you do ECT?
API does not do ECT. However, we do ECT evaluations and referrals. Patients at API who required ECT are transported to another facility for the procedure and return to API once the procedure is complete.
8. Can I have visitors?
You can have visitors. Visiting hours are from 7:00pm to 8:30pm Monday through Friday and on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. To ensure patient confidentiality, all Visitors must provide the “patient identification” number prior to their visit. Patients are given an ID number upon admission and asked to provide the ID number to friends and family who may wish to call or visit during their hospital stay. Patients reserve the right to refuse visitors at any time.