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MCALISTER INSTITUTE FOR TREATMENT &

CA · EIN 953140767 · $33.6M rev · operational · www.mcalisterinc.org
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McAlister Institute provides a comprehensive continuum of care for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. The organization offers 24 programs, including outpatient, residential, and detox services, to individuals, families, and communities affected by substance abuse. It primarily serves San Diego County, California.

activities · 38

what they do

direct service · 33
  • 24/7 Sobering Center Sobering Center Services
    Operates a 24/7 sobering center that diverts intoxicated individuals from incarceration, offering short-term sobering, counseling, and service linkages.
  • 24/7 sobering center operations Sobering Center Services
    Operates a 24/7 sobering center that diverts intoxicated individuals from incarceration, offering short-term sobering, counseling, and service linkages.
  • 24/7 sobering center operations Sobering Center Services
    Operates a 24/7 sobering center that diverts intoxicated individuals from incarceration by providing short-term sobering, counseling, and linkages to treatment and housing services.
  • Adolescent outpatient substance use treatment
    Provides after-school outpatient treatment for adolescents with substance use issues, including individual and group counseling and recovery education.
  • After-School Outpatient Treatment for Adolescents
    Provides after-school outpatient treatment for adolescents with substance use issues, including individual and group counseling and recovery education.
  • Annual treatment and recovery support for 13,000+ individuals Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides substance abuse treatment, drug intervention, and recovery support services to over 13,000 individuals annually in San Diego County.
  • Continuum of care for alcohol and drug addiction Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Operates 24 programs providing a full continuum of care for alcohol and drug addiction prevention and treatment across San Diego County.
  • Non-Medical Detoxification Services Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Operates short-term non-medical residential detox programs for adults, including a women-only program, providing assessment, 12-Step introduction, and referrals to further treatment and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
  • Non-Medical Residential Detox Program Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Operates a short-term non-medical residential detox program for adults, providing assessment, 12-Step introduction, and referrals to treatment and MAT.
  • Non-medical residential detox programs Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Operates short-term non-medical residential detox programs for adults, including a general program and a women-only program for pregnant individuals, with services such as assessment, 12-Step introduction, referrals to treatment and MAT, and a reported 100% rate of drug-free births among pregnant participants.
  • Non-medical residential detox services Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Operates a short-term non-medical residential detox program for adults, providing assessment, 12-Step introduction, and referrals to treatment and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
  • Outpatient Treatment for Adults Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides outpatient treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health issues, including counseling, case management, vocational support, housing assistance, and community linkages.
  • Outpatient treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Offers outpatient counseling, case management, vocational support, housing assistance, and community linkages for adults dealing with substance use and co-occurring mental health issues.
  • Post-Sobering Counseling and Referrals Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides individual counseling and real-time referrals to transitional housing and substance use treatment for individuals after sobering.
  • Post-sobering transitional support services Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides individual counseling and real-time referrals to transitional housing and substance use treatment for individuals following sobering.
  • Residential Housing for Family Reunification Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Operates a supervised residential housing program specifically for women referred by Child Welfare Services to support family reunification efforts.
  • Residential Treatment for Justice-Involved Individuals Reentry Support Services
    Provides residential treatment for individuals with justice system involvement, offering counseling, vocational training, and re-entry support services.
  • Residential Treatment for Women and Children Residential Treatment for Women & Mothers in Recovery
    Operates a 90-day residential treatment program for women with or without children, offering counseling, parenting classes, on-site childcare, mental health services, domestic violence support, and vocational training.
  • Residential treatment for individuals with justice system involvement Reentry Support Services
    Provides residential treatment for individuals involved with the justice system, including counseling, vocational training, and re-entry support services.
  • Residential treatment for justice-involved individuals Reentry Support Services
    Provides residential treatment for individuals with justice system involvement, including counseling, vocational training, and re-entry support services.
  • Residential treatment for women with or without children Residential Treatment for Women & Mothers in Recovery
    Operates a 90-day residential treatment program for women, offering counseling, parenting classes, on-site childcare, mental health services, domestic violence support, and vocational training.
  • Residential treatment for women with or without children Residential Treatment for Women & Mothers in Recovery
    Operates a 90-day residential treatment program for women, including those with children, providing counseling, parenting classes, on-site childcare, mental health services, domestic violence support, and vocational training.
  • Sobering Center Operations Sobering Center Services
    Operates a 24/7 sobering center that diverts intoxicated individuals from incarceration, offering short-term sobering, counseling, and linkages to services, including individual counseling and referrals to transitional housing and substance use treatment.
  • Sobering Center and Diversion Services Sobering Center Services
    Operates a 24/7 sobering center that diverts intoxicated individuals from incarceration, providing short-term sobering, counseling, and linkages to treatment and transitional housing.
  • Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery Support Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides substance abuse treatment, drug intervention, and recovery support services to over 13,000 individuals annually in San Diego County through 24 programs offering a continuum of care.
  • Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery Support Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment, drug intervention, and recovery support services to over 13,000 individuals annually across 24 programs in San Diego County. This includes outpatient, residential, and detox programs for adults, women (including those with children), justice-involved individuals, and adolescents.
  • Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery Support Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment, drug intervention, and recovery support services to over 13,000 individuals annually across 24 programs in San Diego County. This includes outpatient and residential treatment for adults and adolescents, specialized programs for women (including pregnant women and those with children), and individuals involved with the justice system.
  • Substance abuse and co-occurring mental health treatment programs Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides outpatient treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, including counseling, case management, vocational support, housing assistance, and community linkages.
  • Substance abuse treatment and recovery support services Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides substance abuse treatment, drug intervention, and recovery support services to over 13,000 individuals annually in San Diego County through a continuum of care including outpatient, residential, and detox programs.
  • Supervised Residential Housing for Family Reunification Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Operates a supervised residential housing program for women referred by Child Welfare Services to support family reunification.
  • Supervised residential housing for family reunification Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Operates a supervised residential housing program for women referred by Child Welfare Services to support family reunification.
  • Women-Only Non-Medical Detox Program Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Operates a women-only non-medical detox program with a reported 100% rate of drug-free births among pregnant participants.
  • Women-only detox program with perinatal support Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides a women-only non-medical detox program with a reported 100% rate of drug-free births among pregnant participants.
advocacy · 4
  • Advocacy for Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Champions programs that address co-occurring disorders and integrate substance abuse and mental health treatment, recognized by receiving the Mental Health Person of the Year award in 2010.
  • Advocacy for Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Champions programs that address co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders, advocating for integrated treatment approaches.
  • Advocacy for integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Champions programs addressing co-occurring disorders and integrating substance abuse and mental health treatment, recognized by receiving the Mental Health Person of the Year award in 2010.
  • Advocacy for integrated mental health and substance use treatment Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Champions programs addressing co-occurring disorders and integrating substance abuse and mental health treatment, recognized by receiving the Mental Health Person of the Year award in 2010.
capacity building · 1
strategies · 24

how they think

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named programs · 11

what they call their work

Adult Detox
Short-term, non-medical residential detoxification program in Lemon Grove for men and women, providing a safe environment for detox over 2 to 14 days with education, treatment planning, and referrals to MAT
Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children
Residential treatment program for women, with and without children, providing 90-day structured care including counseling, parenting classes, childcare, mental health services, and vocational training
Kiva Women’s Detox
Short-term, non-medical residential detox program specifically for women, with a focus on pregnant and parenting women, reporting 100% drug-free births
New Connections
Residential program tailored for individuals with justice involvement, offering counseling, vocational training, and re-entry support services
Prosecution and Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Services (PLEADS)
Services offered through the Recovery and Bridge Center for eligible participants.
Recovery and Bridge Center (RBC)
24/7 diversion program offering sobering services for individuals found intoxicated in public, providing crisis management, counseling, and linkages to housing and treatment; includes PLEADS for law enforcement-diverted individuals
Regional Recovery Centers
Outpatient programs for adults over 18 with substance use and co-occurring mental health issues, offering counseling, case management, vocational support, housing assistance, and recovery services across multiple San Diego County locations
Regional Recovery Centers (Adult Outpatient Treatment)
Outpatient programs for adults over 18 impacted by substance use and co-occurring mental health issues, offering assessment, counseling, case management, mental health services, vocational support, re-entry assistance, housing assistance, and community linkages.
SAFE Housing – Supportive Housing
Residential home for women referred by Child Welfare Services during child reunification, providing a supervised, safe environment with on-site management
Teen Recovery Centers
Outpatient substance abuse treatment for adolescents, offering after-school counseling and recovery activities at multiple locations including school-based sites
Teen Recovery Centers (TRCs)
Substance abuse treatment, recovery, and education for adolescents using, misusing, or abusing alcohol and/or other drugs, accommodating school schedules with after-school treatment, counseling, and structured recovery activities.
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • City of San Diego’s Police Department Partner — Collaborates on the operation of the Recovery and Bridge Center as part of a diversion program.
  • County of San Diego’s Behavioral Health Services division Partner — Collaborates on the operation of the Recovery and Bridge Center as part of a diversion program.
  • County of San Diego’s Public Safety Group Partner — Collaborates on the operation of the Recovery and Bridge Center as part of a diversion program.
  • San Diego County Government — Service area and likely governmental partner for behavioral health programs.