1180 3rd Avenue Suites C-3, C-4 and C-5, Chula Vista, CA 91911
McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/South Bay Regional Recovery Center provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1180 3rd Avenue Suites C-3, C-4 and C-5 in Chula Vista, California. It is a nonprofit provider.
Patients can access detox (medically supervised withdrawal), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicaid, private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and veterans. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/South Bay Regional Recovery Center is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing, Spanish |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
1180 3rd Avenue Suites C-3, C-4 and C-5
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Facility's own contact619-691-8164 x1102 · mcalisterinc.org
McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/South Bay Regional Recovery Center lists the following levels of care: detox, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/South Bay Regional Recovery Center accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicaid, private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance plan other than 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.
Yes. McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/South Bay Regional Recovery Center provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/South Bay Regional Recovery Center reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/South Bay Regional Recovery Center accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/South Bay Regional Recovery Center directly at 619-691-8164 x1102. To compare McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/South Bay Regional 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)/South Bay Regional Recovery Center.
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