2049 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
McAlister Institute for Treatment and – Education/New Connections is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Lemon Grove, California, located at 2049 Skyline Drive. The Education/New Connections program is operated by McAlister Institute for Treatment and.
Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
McAlister Institute for Treatment and – Education/New Connections accepts government funding for substance use treatment and SAMHSA funding/block grants. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors and serves female clients only. It offers specialized groups for young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients. 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.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and self-help groups.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Spanish, Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
2049 Skyline Drive
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Facility's own contact619-465-7303 x2601 · mcalisterinc.org
McAlister Institute for Treatment and – Education/New Connections lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, McAlister Institute for Treatment and – Education/New Connections accepts government funding for substance use treatment and samhsa funding/block grants. 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 – Education/New Connections provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
McAlister Institute for Treatment and – Education/New Connections reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency.
McAlister Institute for Treatment and – Education/New Connections accepts young adults, adults, and seniors (female clients only). Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact McAlister Institute for Treatment and – Education/New Connections directly at 619-465-7303 x2601. To compare McAlister Institute for Treatment and – Education/New Connections 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 – Education/New Connections.
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