Michael Castanon

Michael Castanon crafts behavioral health programs with a sharp eye for detail and a heart for people. As CEO of Alter Behavioral Health for Women, he leads care for women tackling mental health and substance use challenges. With over 20 years in finance, he shapes treatment models that are practical, scalable, and evidence-driven. He serves as the CEO of Alter Behavioral Health for Women and is the founder of Alter Behavioral Health. He also hosts the Alter’d Life podcast and created the BeWellLine and Mindfuli platforms to expand access to behavioral health resources. He helped secure a $5 million grant from the California Mental Health Services Authority, has been featured in Authority Magazine, and has spoken at the BHASE Behavioral Health Summit in both 2023 and 2024. Michael writes about women’s mental health, trauma-informed care, evidence-based treatment, access to behavioral healthcare, and leadership in care delivery. His work focuses on improving outcomes through compassionate, research-backed approaches while making quality behavioral healthcare more accessible to the communities he serves.