McAlister Institute - East County Regional Recovery Center is a treatment provider in El Cajon, CA, delivering co-occurring mental health and
outpatient care with an individualized, evidence-informed approach.
The facility provides levels of care including co-occurring mental health and outpatient and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and online therapy, tailored to the individual.
This center serves men, women, older adults, young adults and lgbtq+ and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and smoking cessation.
McAlister Institute - East County Regional Recovery Center accepts 24 insurance options, including Tufts Health, United Healthcare, Aetna and Anthem, and can help verify your specific benefits.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care, outpatient treatment,
intensive outpatient program and support meetings.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact McAlister Institute - East County Regional Recovery Center directly or call our free, confidential helpline.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like McAlister Institute - East County Regional Recovery Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)