McAlister Institute
1400 N. Johnson Avenue Suite 101
El Cajon, CA 92020
About McAlister Institute
McAlister Institute is a low cost substance abuse treatment center in Cajon, California, in San Diego County. They offer 24 programs to meet the needs of adult, child, and teen clients from all walks of life struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Services provided by McAlister Institute include inpatient residential treatment, outpatient treatment, one on one therapy, group therapy, referrals for community services, mental health support, case management services, vocational training and support, and aftercare support. McAlister Institute also offers intervention services. Some outpatient services are available to clients via telehealth.
Specialized services include supportive housing for women referred to the program by Child Welfare Services (CWS). McAlister Institute also offers specialized treatment tracks for teens and children and can deliver treatment through afterschool services. Some of these services can be received in schools throughout the county to accommodate clients who cannot reliably travel to the facility.