New behavioral health center aims to expand wellness resources in Menifee

A new behavioral health center has opened in Menifee with the goal of improving access to mental health and recovery services while connecting residents with local wellness resources.

Clear Path Wellness & Recovery, located at 26010 McCall Blvd., Suite H, was founded by Ron Alvarado, who said he created the organization after nearly a decade working in behavioral health and seeing barriers that often prevent people from getting help.

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“We wanted to create a platform and a forum where people can come in a non-judgmental way,” Alvarado said. 

The outpatient center offers behavioral health and substance use services, counseling, peer support, case management and specialty programs such as anger management, parenting education, domestic violence intervention and court-mandated classes. Staff also connect individuals with higher levels of care when needed. 

Alvarado, who has lived in Menifee for nearly nine years, said he chose to open the center locally because of the city’s continued growth and his desire to serve the community where his family lives. 

Alvarado said one of the biggest barriers he has encountered is helping people connect with available behavioral health services.

“They either have no insurance or don’t even know how to navigate,” Alvarado said. “We have a lot of people that are disconnected from all medical treatment.” 

He said the organization also hopes to reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health by creating a welcoming environment where people feel comfortable seeking support and talking openly about mental health and recovery. 

As part of its community outreach, Clear Path Wellness & Recovery will host a “Write to Heal” workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 26. The workshop will introduce participants to mindfulness practices, creative writing and grounding techniques designed to support emotional well-being. Registration is open through Saturday at this link.

The organization is also planning an open house and wellness fair Sept. 12, where residents can meet local wellness practitioners and learn more about behavioral health resources available in the Menifee area. 

“This is much bigger than me,” Alvarado said. “It’s a community thing.”