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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ

550 Fesler Street, El Cajon, California, 92020

Levels of care
Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) +4 more
Accreditation
State Licensed
Insurance
Medicaid, Medicare
Languages
English, Spanish, ASL
Contact this center
Call 619-588-5361Visit website

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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ is a state-licensed facility in El Cajon, California, offering sober living for teens and adolescents ages 13 to 17. The program is co-ed and includes trauma-focused therapy, with American Sign Language accommodations available for clients who need them.

The facility accepts Medicare and is one of 22 nearby providers, out of 105 in the area, that offer sober living as part of its services.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health
Co-Occurring DisordersSelf-Harm
Substances Treated
AlcoholNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

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

Who this facility serves

Who We Support
MenWomenTeens / Adolescents
Age Groups
Adolescents (13–17)
Gender Program
Co-Ed
Languages
EnglishSpanishASL

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
medicaidmedicare

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What conditions does McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ treat?

McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ treats Co-Occurring Disorders and Self-Harm.

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, Spanish and ASL.

Who does McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ serve?

McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ lists programmes for Men, Women and Teens / Adolescents.

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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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