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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ

(MITE)/East County Regional Center

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1365 North Johnson Avenue, Suites 111-113,El Cajon, California 92020
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1365 North Johnson Avenue, Suites 111-113
El Cajon, California 92020

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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ

1365 North Johnson Avenue, Suites 111-113, El Cajon, CA 92020

About This Facility

McAlister Institute for Treatment and Education in El Cajon provides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment with specialized care for co-occurring mental health conditions in both adults and children. The facility offers evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed counseling through both in-person and telehealth options. Notable for serving diverse populations including military personnel, LGBTQ+ individuals, and trauma survivors, McAlister addresses complex presentations like pain-related substance use and intimate partner violence.

Key Highlights

  • Specialized programs for active duty military, veterans, and military families with combat-related trauma
  • Integrated treatment for substance use plus serious mental illness or co-occurring pain disorders
  • Trauma-informed services including intimate partner violence and sexual abuse recovery counseling
  • Flexible delivery via intensive outpatient, regular outpatient, and telehealth therapy options

Who This Facility Serves

McAlister serves adults and children struggling with substance use and mental health co-occurring disorders, particularly military-connected individuals, trauma survivors, LGBTQ+ clients, and pregnant women seeking compassionate, specialized care.

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Insurance Accepted
Medicaid
Medicare
State-financed health insurance plan other than 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
Medications OfferedNaltrexone used in Treatment
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-based treatment methods used at this facility
Anger management
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Community reinforcement plus vouchers
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Trauma-related counseling
Treatments
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Programs & Groups
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Active duty military
Adult men
Adult women
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients who have experienced trauma
Clients with HIV or AIDS
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ)
Members of military families
Pregnant/postpartum women
Seniors or older adults
Veterans
Young adults
Payment & Insurance

Accepted Payment Methods

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsMedicaidMedicareState-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Licenses & Certifications
State Substance use treatment agency
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Who We Serve

Age Groups

Adults, Young Adults

Gender

Female, Male

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on available information, this facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, State-financed health insurance plan other than 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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