Substance Use Treatment · El Cajon, CA

McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ

Substance Use Treatment in El Cajon, California, operated by Private non-profit organization. Service and payment details below come directly from the SAMHSA treatment-facility record.

3
Care types listed
Yes
MAT
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Telehealth

According to SAMHSA's National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services, McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ - (MITE)/East Teen Recovery Ctr is a substance use treatment in El Cajon, California, operated by Private non-profit organization. The record documents 2 of 5 tracked care modalities and 2 of 5 payment channels, including Medication-Assisted Treatment and Medicaid coverage. Self-reported completeness ranks in the 35th percentile among California facilities.

Also known as (MITE)/East Teen Recovery Ctr

The verdict

McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ - (MITE)/East Teen Recovery Ctr pairs two documented care modalities with limited payment access.

35th pctl.
record completeness in California
2/5
care modalities on file
2/5
payment channels confirmed
4
population + language groups served

What the SAMHSA Record Shows About McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ

McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ is a substance use treatment operated by Private non-profit organization in El Cajon, California. The facility's N-SUMHSS record lists 2 primary care modalities (outpatient, telehealth), which shapes both how treatment is delivered and how intake is scheduled. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is reported as available, meaning FDA-approved medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone may be combined with counseling for opioid or alcohol use disorder. The full postal address on file is 550 Fesler Street, Suite G-1, El Cajon, CA 92020.

On the services side, the facility self-reports 11 distinct service lines (Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Intensive outpatient, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), Mental health services, Motivational interviewing, Outpatient, Substance use treatment, Suicide prevention services, Telehealth, and 1 more), 3 substance or condition categories treated (Alcohol, General substance use disorders, Opioids), and 8 clinical treatment approaches (Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling). It serves 2 specific population groups (Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring disorders) with 2 languages of care (Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing, Spanish). Those figures give a rough signal of programmatic breadth, a higher number of approaches and populations usually indicates more structured clinical programming rather than a single-modality operation. Payment-wise, the record confirms Medicaid, Medicare, plus 2 specific payment methods enumerated in the survey (Medicaid, Medicare).

McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ reports 29 attributes across services, populations, payment, and language, in line with the California statewide median of 32 (1,580 facilities listed).

Use this page as a starting screen, not a final decision. SAMHSA fields are self-reported by the facility and refreshed on a rolling basis, so wait times, bed availability, current insurance contracts, and staff credentials are best confirmed on a direct intake call to (619) 588-5361. This page is a factual directory summary, not medical advice, clinical endorsement, or a guarantee of admission. For any acute crisis or active substance-use emergency, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline before visiting any facility.

Service profile: McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ

How broad this facility's reported program is, by SAMHSA service line.

Service lines
Service lines
11 reported (55% of the typical 20 max)
11
Treatment approaches
Treatment approaches
8 reported (53% of the typical 15 max)
8
Conditions treated
Conditions treated
3 reported (20% of the typical 15 max)
3
Payment options
Payment options
2 reported (17% of the typical 12 max)
2

Counts are self-reported to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS; bar widths are relative to a typical maximum, not a national cap.

How complete is this record, statewide?

Every SAMHSA-listed California facility is plotted below by its own reported-attribute count. McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ's bucket is highlighted, so you can see exactly where this specific record falls against the full state distribution, not just the single median figure above.

29 reported attributes

Self-reported completeness, all California SAMHSA facilities

29 35th pctl. higher than 35% of 1,580 California facilities

This facility 5 75 every SAMHSA-listed facility in California, bucketed by value

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Source SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) · 2026

Substance Use Treatment's Medicaid acceptance rate

Of California's 965 substance use treatment facilities, 60% accept Medicaid, at or above the California statewide average of 60% (all facility types). McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ itself is one of them.

Substance Use Treatment facilities in California, Medicaid acceptance rate

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Services Offered

11

Self-reported on N-SUMHSS

Treatment Approaches

8

3 substance categories

Populations Served

2

2 languages of care

Care-modality coverage (5 modalities tracked)

Reports: outpatient, telehealth.

Payment-channel breadth (5 standard channels)

Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare.

Contact Information

Address

550 Fesler Street, Suite G-1, El Cajon, CA 92020

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Eligibility & Services Snapshot

Self-reported in McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ's SAMHSA N-SUMHSS record. Always confirm specifics with the facility before relying on any single field.

SAMHSA-reported services, payment options, and program features for McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ.
Category Item Reported
Care Modality Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Yes
Care Modality Medically Supervised Detox -
Care Modality Outpatient Programs Yes
Care Modality Residential Treatment -
Care Modality Telehealth Available Yes
Payment Medicaid Yes
Payment Medicare Yes
Payment Private Insurance -
Payment Sliding-Fee Scale -
Payment Payment Assistance -

Services Offered

Co-occurring disorder treatmentCognitive behavioral therapyIntensive outpatientMedication-assisted treatment (MAT)Mental health servicesMotivational interviewingOutpatientSubstance use treatmentSuicide prevention servicesTelehealthTrauma-informed care

Conditions Treated

AlcoholGeneral substance use disordersOpioids

Treatment Approaches

Brief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyContingency management/motivational incentivesMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapyTrauma-related counseling

Populations Served

AdolescentsPersons with co-occurring disorders

Languages

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearingSpanish

Key Features

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Detox Services
Outpatient Programs
Residential Treatment
Telehealth Available

Payment & Insurance

Medicaid
Medicare
Private Insurance
Sliding Fee Scale
Payment Assistance

Accepted Payment Methods

  • • Medicaid
  • • Medicare

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of facility is McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ?
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ is a Substance Use Treatment facility operated by Private non-profit organization in El Cajon, California. Its SAMHSA record documents two documented care modalities.
Does McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
Yes, McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ offers MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment), which uses FDA-approved medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders.
What payment and insurance does McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ accept?
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, limited payment access. Additional accepted payment methods include Medicaid, Medicare.
What services does McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ provide?
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ offers 11 services including Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Intensive outpatient, and 8 more. Services are self-reported to SAMHSA and may change. Contact the facility to confirm current availability.
What population groups does McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ serve?
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ's SAMHSA record lists 2 specific population groups: Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring disorders. If your specific population isn't listed, call the facility directly, since intake staff can often accommodate needs the survey form doesn't capture.
What languages are supported at McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ?
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ reports care available in 2 languages: Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing, Spanish. Language support can change with staffing, so confirm your specific language need when you call.
Does McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ offer detox services?
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ does not currently list detox services. If you need detoxification, ask for a referral or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding nearby detox programs.
Is telehealth available at McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ?
Yes, McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ offers telehealth services, allowing you to receive treatment remotely. This can include virtual counseling sessions, medication management, and ongoing support.
How do I get started with treatment at McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ?
Contact McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ directly at (619) 588-5361. Ask about intake procedures, wait times, what to bring, and insurance verification. For immediate help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Every figure on PlainRecovery is rendered directly from SAMHSA's published N-SUMHSS facility data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these facility listings, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 N-SUMHSS release.