Heartland Center

The Heartland Center, located at 460 Magnolia Avenue in El Cajon, California, is a health institution that houses the Heartland Wellness Recovery Center. This center provides specialized behavioral health services to individuals aged 18 and older in the East region area who are dealing with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use conditions. The services offered are community-based, recovery-oriented, and culturally competent, with a focus on integrating strengths and trauma-informed care.

The programs at the Heartland Center include behavioral health and psychiatric evaluations, medication management, counseling, peer support, case management, crisis intervention, and assistance with education and employment services. Services are provided in English, Arabic, and Chaldean for members of the Middle Eastern community. Funding for these programs comes from the County of San Diego, HHSA, Behavioral Health Services.

The center accepts individuals who meet criteria for Specialty Mental Health Services and the Target Population, regardless of insurance status. No one is denied services based on inability to pay. The center also offers career opportunities for those interested in working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

If you are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call or text 988, or reach out to the San Diego Access and Crisis Line at 1-888-724-7240. The Heartland Center is dedicated to providing quality care and support to those in need in the East region of San Diego County.