550 Fesler Street Suite G-1, El Cajon, CA 92020
McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/East Teen Recovery Center is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in El Cajon, California, located at 550 Fesler Street Suite G-1.
Patients can access intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention.
For payment, the facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children/adolescents. It offers specialized groups for adolescents and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, outcome follow-up after discharge, and housing services.
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents |
| Language services | Spanish, Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
550 Fesler Street Suite G-1
El Cajon, CA 92020
Facility's own contact619-588-5361 · mcalisterinc.org
McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/East Teen Recovery Center lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/East Teen Recovery Center accepts medicare and medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/East Teen Recovery Center does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/East Teen Recovery Center reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency and State department of health.
McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/East Teen Recovery Center accepts children/adolescents. Specialized groups include adolescents and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/East Teen Recovery Center directly at 619-588-5361. To compare McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/East Teen Recovery Center with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/East Teen Recovery Center.
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