McAlister Institute

1400 North Johnson Avenue Suite 101
El Cajon, CA 92020

El Cajon, California
619-442-0277

About McAlister Institute

Located in El Cajon, CA, McAlister Institute is an outpatient drug and alcohol rehab. This facility offers outpatient treatment and mental health care for adults aged 18 and over. Programming is designed to be short term and consists of individual and group counseling, assessment, personalized treatment plans, case management, vocational support, care coordination, reentry assistance, connections to community resources, housing assistance, and aftercare recovery support.

Amenities

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Private Transportation

Transportation services are designed to ensure your addiction treatment begins and ends successfully by offeri...ng free transportation to the rehab facility, to and from your appointments during rehab, and back home upon program completion.
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Residential Setting

Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recov...er. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.
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Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcoholism Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) LGBTQ Friendly Rehab Men's Rehab Opioid Treatment Teen & Adolescent Program

Alcoholism

Alcohol rehab in California provides professional treatment to guide participants through each step of recovery. Programs offer a support system to walk you through challenges and celebrate victories with you, from detox to long-term sobriety.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

When a person is struggling with addiction, their actions and emotions may not be rational. Cognitive behavioral therapy in California helps individuals understand better why they feel and act certain ways and how those emotions and actions can lead to substance abuse.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

The incidence of substance abuse and addiction is higher among the LBGTQ community. That’s why LBGTQ-friendly rehab in California is available, to offer specialized treatment that addresses the unique needs of individuals in this demographic.

Men's Rehab

Gender-specific addiction treatment programs may be more effective in treating men because they focus on unique needs of males. Men’s rehab in California is designed to help men process emotions and cope with stress in a judgment-free environment.

Opioid Treatment

For those who are struggling with opioid use disorder, help is available at opioid rehab in California. This complex addiction can be treated through a combination of evidence-based therapies and medication assisted treatment.

Teen & Adolescent Program

Typically, a young adult program in California can guide individuals from detox, through initial treatment, and extends to aftercare. Treatment gives young adults what they need to reset their lives and move to the next stage of life free from addiction.

Levels of Care

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Detox & MAT

When you enter drug rehab in California, detox is the first step towards becoming drug-free. The detox process... includes 24/7 monitoring and medical care and may include the use of medications to ease withdrawal symptoms.
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Inpatient Rehab

Unlike outpatient drug rehab, clients receiving inpatient rehab in California reside at the facility for the d...uration of the program. The length of stay may range from two weeks to 18 months or more, depending on the client's needs and the program’s design.
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Aftercare & Alumni Program

Community support and relationship-building are key elements of aftercare rehab in California. You’ll receiv...e recovery coaching, social support, and mentors to help you maintain sobriety after completing initial rehab treatment. This support will continue as long as you need it, which could be weeks or more than a year.
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Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

When you have a co-occurring disorder, it is essential to treat both your addiction and the mental health diso...rder. California dual diagnosis treatment provides this type of multidisciplinary approach, for improved recovery outcomes.
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Drug & Alcohol Intervention

Intervention services in California provide the support you need to encourage a loved one to make wise recover...y decisions. Professionals will help you work with your loved one to develop an intervention plan and get him or her started on their recovery journey.
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Accreditations

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Insurance

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If you need help paying for alcohol and drug rehab, financial aid may be an option for you. Financial assistan...ce options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.
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As a California resident with private rehab insurance, you can use your coverage to help pay for alcohol and d...rug addiction treatment. You may be asked to pay some costs like a co-payment or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.
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There are a number of self-pay options available for alcohol and drug rehab in California. If you can’t affo...rd to write a check for the full cost of inpatient or outpatient treatment, personal and medical loans offer alternate ways of financing.
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If you’re ready to enter a drug rehab program in California, but you cannot afford to pay the full amount, a... sliding scale payment plan may be the solution for you. This option asks you to make payments in an amount you can reasonably afford on a consistent basis. To qualify for this discount, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.
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Contact McAlister Institute

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1400 North Johnson Avenue Suite 101
El Cajon, CA 92020

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