Located in Chula Vista, CA, South Bay Regional Recovery Center - McAlister Institute offers co-occurring mental health and
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The facility provides levels of care including co-occurring mental health and outpatient and typical program lengths around 28+ days.
Clients engage with evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and online therapy and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based, individual treatment and trauma informed.
South Bay Regional Recovery Center - McAlister Institute serves men and women and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders and drug addiction.
On-site features include air-conditioned rooms.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as Tricare, Tufts Health, United Healthcare and
Aetna; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Aftercare options include continuing care, support meetings, discharge planning and employment counseling.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact South Bay Regional Recovery Center - McAlister Institute 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 South Bay Regional Recovery Center - McAlister Institute provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)