McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ

(MITE)/East Region North Teen Rec Ctr

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


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As one of the largest and most experienced resources for individuals and families struggling with addiction, McAlister Institute provides high-quality, low-cost substance abuse treatment, drug intervention, and recovery support services to nearly 7,000 men, women, teens, and children throughout San Diego and Napa County. The result has been hundreds of thousands of individuals who have regained their lives, their families, and their futures. To about the McAlister Institute programs that can offer help and hope for alcohol and drug addiction, please visit our services page.


Primary Focus of the Provider

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Type of Care

  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Do not use medication for opioid addiction

Facility Type


Treatment Approaches

  • Substance abuse counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

  • Smoking not permitted

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

  • Outpatient
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

  • Private organization
  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance Accepted

  • Cash or self-payment
  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Emergency Mental Health Services


Payment Assistance Available

  • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
  • Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Language Services


Special Programs/Groups Offered

  • Adolescents

Ancillary Services

  • Individual counseling offered
  • Group counseling offered
  • 12-step faciltitation approach
  • Brief intervention approach
  • Contingency management/motivational incentive
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Anger management
  • Relapse prevention

Age Groups Accepted

  • Children/adolescents

Gender Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Exclusive Services


  • McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ

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