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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ - (MITE)/East County Regional Center

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1365 North Johnson Avenue Suites 111-113, El Cajon, CA, California 92020
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McAlister Institute East County Regional Recovery Center (ECRRC)

The McAlister Institute’s East County Regional Recovery Center (ECRRC), located in El Cajon, CA, is dedicated to providing high-quality, low-cost substance abuse treatment and recovery services. As part of the larger McAlister Institute network, ECRRC focuses on healing the lives of individuals and families affected by addiction, promoting a community-supported, life-long process of recovery. This center is committed to helping clients recognize their inherent strengths and regain control over their lives.

Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment

ECRRC primarily offers outpatient treatment for adults and young adults struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Treatment plans are personalized and compassionate, ensuring that both addiction and any accompanying mental health issues are addressed simultaneously for comprehensive healing. The center utilizes a variety of evidence-based and holistic approaches to intervention and therapy.

Key Services and Interventions

The center’s array of services is designed to support clients at various stages of recovery. Core therapeutic interventions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and brief intervention techniques. The program also integrates services such as anger management and community reinforcement. Specialized programming is available for specific populations, including adult women, young adults, and pregnant/postpartum women, ensuring targeted care for unique needs. In addition to therapeutic services, the center offers assessment, treatment planning, community referrals, vocational training, and relapse prevention support.

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Comprehensive Substance Use and Mental Health Assessment
  • Vocational Training and Re-entry Support

Focus on Community and Recovery

McAlister Institute emphasizes that recovery is a life-long journey strengthened by a supportive community. The ECRRC serves the El Cajon and surrounding East County areas, striving to improve the quality of life in these communities through its professional services and commitment to the miracle of recovery. By offering a continuum of care that includes outreach, intervention, treatment, and aftercare, ECRRC ensures clients have the resources necessary to navigate their sobriety successfully.

FAQs

What is the primary level of care offered at ECRRC?

The East County Regional Recovery Center primarily provides outpatient treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

What specific populations does this center serve?

The center specializes in serving adult women, young adults, and pregnant or postpartum women.

Does ECRRC offer help with vocational training?

Yes, services are designed to help clients overcome re-entry barriers through treatment planning, community referrals, vocational training, and other support services.

Where is the ECRRC facility located?

The facility is located at 1365 North Johnson Avenue, Suites 111-113, El Cajon, CA.

Opening Hours
Monday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting
Residential/24-hour residential, Residential detoxification, Short-term residential
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies
Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Treatment Approaches
Anger management
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Community reinforcement plus vouchers
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Trauma-related counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agency
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