Acute Mental Health Care at AFC Urgent Care Santee

At AFC Urgent Care San Diego in Santee we short term mental health care for patients of all ages. We accept most Insurance including Tricare, Medicare and Medi-Cal and offer affordable self-pay pricing. Just walk-in, no appointments necessary! Or call us or book HERE.

Visiting an Urgent Care that offers short term mental health care is often the quickest and most affordable way to get help when experiencing acute mental health symptoms. Acute Mental Health Care can benefit anyone in need of immediate attention but is also ideal for those exhibiting symptoms of mental illness for the first time or individuals with co-occurring disorders that requires same day care.

There are many benefits to visiting AFC Urgent Care San Diego for mental health care. A person may not know what to do when experiencing a mental health episode or may need to consult with a medical professional the same day. Each of our six area locations offer patients who are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms such as depression, anxiety or stress access to immediate care.

Visit us if you are feeling:

• Stressed or overwhelmed
• Depressed
• Anxious
• Panicky
• Unable to cope

What to Expect During Your Visit

A mental health care visit will typically entail an initial assessment, intervention and treatment specific to the individual’s needs. A medical professional will listen and advise on the best way to receive treatment depending on what the patient is going through.

Without treatment, mental health conditions can worsen with potential long-term damage. A person who doesn’t receive help may:

• Feel hopeless or out of control
• Be unable to do everyday tasks or fulfill responsibilities at home, school, work, or social settings.
• Be placed in physically dangerous situations.
• Fail to take good care of themselves, such as by eating properly or getting enough sleep
• Engage in risky behaviors, such as reckless driving or unprotected sex
• Self-medicate, abuse alcohol or use illegal drugs

Just walk in, no appointment necessary or book HERE. Our team of trained medical professionals at 10538 Mission Gorge Rd. Suite 100 Santee, CA 92071 is open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and are ready to care for your mental health needs.

Please call the Mental Health Crisis hotline at (888) 724-7240, or visit the nearest Emergency Room if you are experiencing any of the following conditions:

• Suicidal ideation or self-harm.
• Homicidal thoughts or tendencies
• Violent agitation
• Psychosis
• Severe depression
• Stupor or catatonia
• Delirium
• Substance intoxication or withdrawal symptoms
• Alcohol or drug abuse

AFC Urgent Care San Diego in Santee located at 10538 Mission Gorge Rd. Suite 100 Santee, CA 92071 is open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. Just walk-in, call us or book a visit HERE.

Additional Services We Offer

• Urgent care
• X-rays on-site
• Labs on-site
• STD/STI testing
• Rapid Covid Testing
• Allergy Testing and Treatment
• Immunizations & Vaccines
• Sports & Camp Physicals