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  • Home
  • Primary Services
    • Sober Living
    • Housing
    • Case Management
    • Family Events
    • Family Healing Program
    • Medication Management
    • Recreational Activities
  • Aftercare
    • Occupational and Life Skills Program
  • About Us
    • What To Expect
    • Admissions Process
  • Our Team
  • Contact
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  • Home
  • Primary Services
    • Sober Living
    • Housing
    • Case Management
    • Family Events
    • Family Healing Program
    • Medication Management
    • Recreational Activities
  • Aftercare
    • Occupational and Life Skills Program
  • About Us
    • What To Expect
    • Admissions Process
  • Our Team
  • Contact
ABOUT US

Experience Structured Living

Experience Structured Living provides a supportive living environment in beautiful Oceanside, California designed to assist its residents in managing a variety of mental health conditions and symptoms. We offer safe and staff-supported housing while our clients reacclimate into independence, typically following a treatment program. Our model focuses on activities of daily living, independent living skills, medication management and work development. Click here to learn more about what you can expect when you work with us at ESL!

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What We Believe

We acknowledge that each resident has unique goals that require an individualized approach. We believe that when human beings find meaning, purpose, and connection, they become inspired to contribute to worthy causes that not only benefit the individual, but society at large.

Our Focus

Our unique model focuses on life skills, occupational development, medication integrity, integrative therapies and recreational activities. We work with each client to develop a plan to improve self sufficiency.
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Our Vision

Our objective is to serve our residents by providing them with the necessary tools and resources they need to function and succeed at a high level.

We provide our residents with a safe and compassionate support system of trained mental health professionals dedicated to assisting them in their journey toward independence.

Experiential Therapies

Aside from Case Management, Medication Management, and our Occupation Development Program, we offer experiential therapies that help our residents develop skills by getting them outside of their comfort zones.

  • Adventure-Based Therapy: Our staff leads activities such as zip lining, hiking, kayaking and other outdoor experiences to help build confidence and problem solving skills.
  • Art Therapy: We offer art therapy sessions that provide individuals a creative outlet to express their feelings and explore different ways of self-expression.
  • Music Therapy: We provide a variety of music therapy experiences which can help individuals develop emotional stability, social skills and body awareness.
  • Occupational Therapy Activities: Our certified recreation therapists are experienced in providing occupational therapy activities that promote independence, self-care and socialization.
  • Group Activities: Our recreation therapists create engaging group activities to promote positive peer relationships, team-building and communication skills.
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See What Clients Are Saying About Us

"I have referred many people to Experience Structured Living. I know first hand they have amazing, compassionate and dedicated staff whose sole purpose is to help each client achieve their goals of living independently, become productive members of society, free from Addiction and with a handle on their Mental Health. I have witnessed beautiful miracles happen for clients that transition into ESL. If you or a loved one is in need of transitional housing, you will not find a better place than ESL!!"
— Jennifer
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Dr. Mark Melden
Dr. Mark Melden, DO/DABPN( Psychiatrist )

Dr. Melden earned his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine at Philadelphia College Osteopathic Medicine and went to USC Presbyterian Hospital for his residency in Family Medicine. He then completed his Psychiatric residency at the University of California, Irvine and went to UCSD Geropsychiatry pursuing a fellowship. Dr. Melden has over 14 years of experience as a clinician specializing in treating child and adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. He has devoted his life to psychiatry in a variety of different treatment settings including in- patient and out-patient environments. He specializes in the psychiatric evaluation, complementary therapy approaches, and medical management of individuals suffering from mental illness. Currently, he maintains a private practice with Crownview Medical Group in Coronado and Carlsbad, California where he is CEO/President.

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Address: 322 N Nevada St, Oceanside, CA 92054

Phone: (858) 758-4876

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