Bay Area Clinical Associates – BACA Berkeley

Located near Interstate 580 in Berkeley, this outpatient center supports teens and young adults facing a wide range of mental health concerns. Services include outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient programming (IOP), and a partial hospitalization program (PHP), each designed to match clinical needs and provide structured support based on age and developmental stage.
Clinicians use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills groups, and family therapy to support clients managing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, thoughts of self-harm, and trauma responses. Psychiatrists and therapists adjust care based on progress, helping clients build practical coping tools and manage responsibilities at home, in school, and within daily life.
Clients transition through a step-down model from PHP to IOP to outpatient care, based on readiness and clinical input. The center addresses conditions such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum differences, bipolar patterns, substance use-related concerns, and more, while promoting structure, connection, and emotional growth throughout each phase of care.

Listing sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced April 2026. Verify current programs directly with the facility.