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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
Age Groups Accepted
Young Adults
Adults
Gender Accepted
Female
Male
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
Medicare
Medicaid
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment Assistance Available
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Type of Opioid Treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
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
Pharmacotherapies
Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment
Comprehensive substance use assessment
Interim services for clients
Outreach to persons in the community
Complete medical history/physical exam
Screening for tobacco use
Screening for substance use
Screening for mental disorders
Professional interventionist/educational consultant
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
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Employment counseling or training
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agency
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Young adults
Adult women
Pregnant/postpartum women
Adult men
Seniors or older adults
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ)
Veterans
Active duty military
Members of military families
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Clients with HIV or AIDS
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced trauma
Testing
Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care
Discharge Planning
Naloxone and overdose education
Education and Counseling Services
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
Marital/couples counseling
Vocational training or educational support
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services
Case management service
Mental health services
Social skills development
Transportation assistance
Integrated primary care services
Language Services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
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