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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ

(MITE)/East Teen Recovery Ctr

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550 Fesler Street, Suite G-1,El Cajon, California 92020
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550 Fesler Street, Suite G-1
El Cajon, California 92020

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24/7 - Always Available

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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ

550 Fesler Street, Suite G-1, El Cajon, CA 92020

About This Facility

McAlister Institute for Treatment and Education in El Cajon provides evidence-based substance use treatment and specialized care for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in both adults and adolescents. The facility offers comprehensive outpatient and intensive outpatient programming with telemedicine options, utilizing proven approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed counseling. Fully accredited by California's state substance use treatment agency and department of health, McAlister combines clinical expertise with flexible treatment modalities to support lasting recovery.

Key Highlights

  • Specialized dual-diagnosis treatment addressing co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions
  • Evidence-based therapies including CBT, Matrix Model, and trauma-focused counseling
  • Flexible care delivery with both in-person and telehealth treatment options
  • Dedicated adolescent programming with clinically-trained, state-accredited providers

Who This Facility Serves

McAlister Institute serves adults and adolescents struggling with substance use disorders, particularly those managing concurrent serious mental illness or emotional disturbance who need coordinated, structured outpatient care.

Insurance Accepted
Medicaid

This facility accepts various insurance plans. Contact them directly to verify coverage for your specific plan.

Services & Amenities
Type of CareSubstance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service SettingsIntensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-based treatment methods used at this facility
Anger management
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Contingency management/motivational incentives
Matrix Model
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Trauma-related counseling
Treatments
Click on any treatment type to learn more about our specialized programs
Programs & Groups
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adolescents
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Payment & Insurance

Accepted Payment Methods

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsMedicaid
Licenses & Certifications
State Substance use treatment agency
State department of health
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Who We Serve

Age Groups

Children/Adolescents

Gender

Female, Male

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on available information, this facility accepts Medicaid. However, insurance coverage can vary by plan and individual circumstances. Please contact the facility directly to verify if your specific insurance plan is accepted and what services are covered.

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