The Outpatient Programs at API provide the clients with a variety of treatment options differentiated by geographic locations and program focus.

Transportation services are provided as needed.

These programs are designed to offer mental health services in a less intensive setting to patients who no longer require the Partial Hospitalization Program. Patients attend fewer days per week and come for fewer hours per day.

The programs offer the following treatment modalities:

• Cognitive Therapy
• Anger Management
Medication Management
• Relapse Prevention/Recovery
Stress Management
Life Skills
Emotional Regulation
Accessing Community Resources
Diet and Nutrition
Follow Up Medical Care
Individual Follow Up Referrals

Morning Program: Monday thorough Friday 9:00am-12:15pm

Afternoon Program: Monday through Friday 11:45 am-2:15 pm

Saturday and Sunday Programs: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

PROGRAM DIRECTOR - La Mesa Site

Naseem Reghabi, Psy.D.
Phone: (619)667-6147
Email:nreghabi@apibhs.com
7050 Parkway Drive
La Mesa, California, 91942

PROGRAM DIRECTOR - San Diego Site

Shannon McGehee, M.A.
Phone: 619.229.4214 Fax: 619.229.4221
Email:smcgehee@apibhs.com
5538 University Avenue
San Diego, California 92105

PROGRAM DIRECTOR - El Cajon Site

Cindy Aspillaga-Robinson, MFT
Phone (619) 401-6234  Fax (619) 590-9042
Email:caspillaga@apibhs.com
215 W. Madison
El Cajon, California 91020

Chemical Dependency can disrupt all facets of one's life. Our intensive
Outpatient Program focuses on disease recognition, education and relapse prevention. Through individual and group counseling, this 8 week, 24 session program helps individuals and their families regain control of their lives.

Areas of focus are:
• Cognitive Oriented Therapy
• Disease Process
Recovery process
• Phases and Warning Signs of Relapse
Relapse Prevention Planning
Family Education and Support

DIRECTOR OF ADDICTIVE DISEASES & MOOD DISORDERS
Jenny Gulczynski, M.S..

Phone: 619.667.6152 Fax: 619.667.6011

Email:jgulczynski@apibhs.com

EVENING PROGRAM MANAGER
Cheryl Stewart, CATS
Phone: 619.667.6183 Fax: 619.667.6179
Email:cstewart@apibhs.com

7050 Parkway Drive
La Mesa, California 91942

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