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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ

1365 North Johnson Avenue, El Cajon, California, 92020

Levels of care
Detox, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab +7 more
Accreditation
State Licensed
Insurance
Medicaid, Medicare
Languages
English, ASL
Contact this center
Call 619-440-4801 x1202Visit website

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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ, located in El Cajon, California, is a co-ed treatment provider offering sober living for people continuing recovery from opioid use and other substance concerns. Care includes trauma-focused approaches alongside harm reduction, giving people options that meet them where they are in their recovery process.

The program serves new mothers and also addresses chronic pain, and communication in ASL is available. Among nearby facilities, it is one of a smaller group offering sober living and one of a smaller group serving new mothers, reflecting a focus on continuing care and family-centered support within a broader treatment setting.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health
PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-HarmChronic Pain
Substances Treated
AlcoholOpioidsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-Focused
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-BasedTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support
MenWomenYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsVeterans / MilitaryCouplesPregnant WomenNew Mothers
Age Groups
Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)
Gender Program
Co-Ed
Languages
EnglishASL

Levels of care

  • ✓Detox
  • ✕Inpatient
  • ✕Residential Rehab
  • ✕PHP / Day Treatment
  • ✓Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
  • ✓Outpatient Rehab
  • ✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • ✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
  • ✓Sober Living
  • ✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • ✓Virtual / Telehealth
  • ✕In-Home Care
  • ✓Interventions
  • ✓Recovery Coaching
  • ✕Concierge Treatment
  • ✕Retreat
  • ✕Recovery School
  • ✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts
MedicaidMedicare
Payment options
medicaidmedicareState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

State Licensed

How this compares nearby

Among the 105 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of El Cajon, this is one of:

  • 22that offer Sober Living
  • 28that serve New Mothers

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ offer?

McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ offers Detox, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Sober Living, Aftercare / Continuing Care and Virtual / Telehealth, and 2 others.

What conditions does McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ treat?

McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ treats PTSD / Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders, Self-Harm and Chronic Pain.

What therapies does McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ use?

McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused.

Is McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ accredited?

McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ lists accreditation from State Licensed.

What languages are spoken at McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ?

Services are available in English and ASL.

Who does McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ serve?

McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ lists programmes for Men, Women, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Veterans / Military, Couples and Pregnant Women, and 1 others.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, findtreatment.gov and the facility's own website.

  • ✓ Website checked and reachable — 29 July 2026
  • ✓ Name confirmed on the facility’s own website — 29 July 2026

Record last updated 2 August 2026.

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