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McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC

371 E Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(877) 847-2855 Free admissions helpline · available 24/7
Not affiliated with this facility
Levels of care3 programsOutpatient
Payment1 optionTakes Medicaid
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATNot listed
Languages2 languagesIncl. Spanish
AccreditationState licensed

About McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC

McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 371 E Street in Chula Vista, California. It is a nonprofit provider.

Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing.

Payment options include Medicaid. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children/adolescents. It offers specialized groups for adolescents. 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, state department of health, and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, outcome follow-up after discharge, and housing services.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • Trauma-related counseling

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareNot listed
Private InsuranceNot listed
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayNot listed
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed
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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adolescents

Recovery support

  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training
  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Integrated primary care services
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Federally Qualified Health Center
Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents
Language servicesSpanish, Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Location

371 E Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Facility's own contact619-691-1045 x2002 · McAlisterInc.org

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Questions about McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC

What services does McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC offer?

McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC accepts 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.

Does McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC offer detox?

McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.

Is McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC licensed?

McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Who does McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC treat?

McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC accepts children/adolescents. Specialized groups include adolescents.

How do I get admitted to McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC directly at 619-691-1045 x2002. To compare McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC 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)/STRC.

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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab is not affiliated with McAlister Institute for Treatment and Educ (MITE)/STRC.