Substance Use Recovery Services
Residential Treatment
Adult Short Term Residential Treatment
Jackson House
Provides short-term residential crisis services for adults with acute mental health crises or dual diagnoses (substance use). Services include therapy, individual and family counseling, and medication management. Stay typically lasts 10-14 days, with 60 days of aftercare support.
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
5332 Jackson Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Residential:
24/7
(619) 303-0933
s.nicolai@jacksonhousesd.com
Adult Perinatal Residential Detox
Residential detox program for pregnant women, offering transition to treatment, assessments, and educational workshops on parenting, substance use, health, and relapse prevention.
McAlister Institute
2049 Skyline Dr
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Residential:
24/7
(619) 465-7303
denette.mclagan@mcalisterinc.org
Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder & Supportive Housing
Supportive services for uninsured and low-income people struggling with substance use.
East County Center for Change
10159 Mission Gorge Rd
Santee, CA 92071
Monday – Thursday:
8:00 am – 7:30 pm
Friday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 383-6868
contact@turnbhs.org
McAlister Institute’s Adult Residential Detox in Spring Valley, CA, provides a safe, supportive environment for individuals undergoing detox from drugs and alcohol. The program offers 24/7 medical supervision, counseling, and case management to help clients begin their recovery journey. Walk-ins are welcome, and services are tailored to meet individual needs.
McAlister Institute
2049 Skyline Dr
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Residential:
24/7
(619) 442-0277
info@mcalisterinc.org
Adult Residential Treatment Referral
New Connections
Residential re-entry program providing treatment and case management for parolees, ex-offenders, and criminal justice clients. Services include assessment, counseling, treatment planning, vocational training, and community referrals.
McAlister Institute
2049 Skyline Dr
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Residential:
24/7
(619) 442-0277
newconnections@mcalisterinc.org
Men’s Residential Addiction Treatment
Freedom Ranch
Residential 120-day addiction treatment for men. Program is offered regardless of ability to pay. Average wait time is 4-6 weeks.
Freedom Ranch
1777 Buckman Springs Rd
Campo, CA 91906
(619) 478-5696
info@sdfreedomranch.org
Outpatient Treatment
Adult Outpatient Treatment
East County Regional Recovery Center
Adult treatment program offering non-residential alcohol and drug/substance use disorder services. Includes addiction education, vocational counseling, life skills, case management, screening, counseling, co-occurring mental health treatment, family therapy, primary care coordination, and community referrals.
McAlister Institute
1365 N Johnson Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Thursday:
9:00 am – 9:30 pm
Friday:
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
(619) 440-4801 ext 1201
sean.gamboa@mcalisterinc.org
Outpatient Mental Health Services
Provides outpatient services to adults with mild to moderate symptoms and who are able to function independently. Services include individual therapy, group counseling, medication management, and mental health education. Also treats individuals with a dual diagnosis of substance use.
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
215 W Madison Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
(619) 431-4877
info@apibhs.com
El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment Center
Substance use disorder facility specializing in opioid use disorder. It provides outpatient care, medication-assisted treatment, individual and group therapy, health screenings, coping skill development, and drug screenings. Treats opioid addiction with FDA-approved medications, including methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and Suboxone. These medications help reduce cravings, allowing clients to focus on recovery.
234 North Magnolia Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Residential:
24/7
(855) 906-0438
Adolescent Outpatient Treatment
East Teen Recovery Center
Outpatient substance use treatment for adolescents. Services include assessment, individualized treatment planning, counseling, drug testing, referrals, case management, family and individual therapy, and educational/vocational support. The program addresses teen-specific challenges like school schedules, transportation, and juvenile justice involvement. Free initial drug tests for teens under 18 in San Diego County.
McAlister Institute
550 Fesler St
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday:
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
(619) 588-5361
phillip.emrhein@mcalisterinc.org
Youth & Family Treatment
Adolescent Outpatient Treatment
East Teen Recovery Center
Outpatient substance use treatment for adolescents. Services include assessment, individualized treatment planning, counseling, drug testing, referrals, case management, family and individual therapy, and educational/vocational support. The program addresses teen-specific challenges like school schedules, transportation, and juvenile justice involvement. Free initial drug tests for teens under 18 in San Diego County.
McAlister Institute
550 Fesler St
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday:
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
(619) 588-5361
phillip.emrhein@mcalisterinc.org
Provides long-term case management for pregnant or parenting women with substance use issues, helping them access services for recovery. Services include home visits, assessments, client advocacy, prenatal care access, Medi-Cal assistance, and outreach to homeless women.
ParentCare Family Recovery Center
4990 Williams Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 668-4265
pcm-ddc@vistahill.org
Children’s Mental Health Services
Crossroads Family Center
Provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and families, including counseling at schools and community locations. Services include individual, family, and group counseling, school- and home-based services, case management, rehabilitation, crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, integrated mental health and substance use treatment, and parent support.
Community Research Foundation
700 N Johnson Ave Suite P
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday, Tuesday, Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 441-1907
Substance Use Treatment Program
Services include therapy, parenting skills, psychiatric support, childcare, transportation, health education, fitness, recovery education, vocational readiness, and case management. Sober living housing may be available.
ParentCare Family Recovery Center
4990 Williams Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 668-4200
Adult Residential Treatment
Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children
Long-term residential treatment for pregnant and parenting women with or without children seeking help for substance use disorder. Services include counseling, treatment planning, on-site daycare, parenting classes, workshops, mental health counseling, domestic violence support, employment preparation, case management, community referrals, and recovery support.
McAlister Institute
2049 Skyline Dr
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Residential:
24/7
(619) 465-7303
denette.mclagan@mcalisterinc.org
Adult Perinatal Residential Detox
Residential detox program for pregnant women, offering transition to treatment, assessments, and educational workshops on parenting, substance use, health, and relapse prevention.
McAlister Institute
2049 Skyline Dr
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Residential:
24/7
(619) 465-7303
denette.mclagan@mcalisterinc.org
Specialty
Adult Residential Treatment Referral
New Connections
Residential re-entry program providing treatment and case management for parolees, ex-offenders, and criminal justice clients. Services include assessment, counseling, treatment planning, vocational training, and community referrals.
McAlister Institute
2049 Skyline Dr
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Residential:
24/7
(619) 442-0277
newconnections@mcalisterinc.org
Legal Case Management & Treatment
Provides case management and treatment for East County Adult Drug Court, offering 12 months of intensive treatment and six months of aftercare. Clients engage in counseling, drug education, 12-step meetings, and random testing, with regular court appearances.
East County Center for Change
10159 Mission Gorge Rd
Santee, CA 92071
Monday – Thursday:
8:00 am – 7:30 pm
Friday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 579-0947
rwalnum@mhsinc.org