State license checked October 9, 2026 · Unclaimed listing. Details come from public records and the program’s website.
About this program
McAlister Institute Group and Counseling holds California state certification in El Cajon for medical detox, intensive outpatient, outpatient and medication for opioid or alcohol use. It runs 2 state-licensed sites in El Cajon that share one admissions line. It holds 2 state records from the California Department of Health Care Services, which we last checked on October 9, 2026; each is listed below. The license is held by McAlister Institute for Treatment & Education, INC.. Payment types reported: Payment assistance, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding scale. Rated 4.4 from 46 Google reviews at the time of our last check.
Levels of care
- Medical detox
- Intensive outpatient
- Outpatient
- Medication for opioid or alcohol use
Not stated: Residential, Day treatment (PHP), Sober living. Call and ask.
Who they treat
- Adolescents
- Adults 18 and older
- Co-occurring mental health
- Pregnant and postpartum women
- Veterans
Insurance and cost
- Payment assistance
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- Private insurance
- Sliding scale
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with the program and your plan before you arrive. This directory does not verify benefits.
Licensed locations in El Cajon
McAlister Institute Group and Counseling runs 2 state-licensed sites in El Cajon. They share one admissions line; the listing above is the program, and each site’s license is shown here.
| Site | Levels of care | State record |
|---|---|---|
| McAlister Institute- Corporate Office 550 Fesler Street | Intensive outpatient, Outpatient, Medication for opioid or alcohol use | Certified, 370045AMN |
| McAlister Institute Group and Counseling 1365 North Johnson Avenue | Medical detox, Intensive outpatient, Outpatient, Medication for opioid or alcohol use | Certified, 370045DN |
Licensing and accreditation
Each line was checked against the source on the date shown. Follow the link to see the record yourself.
| Record | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| California DHCS certified record, NON View the state list | Active, number 370045AMN, expires April 30, 2027 | October 9, 2026 |
| California DHCS certified record, NON-DETOX View the state list | Active, number 370045DN, expires April 30, 2028 | October 9, 2026 |
| License number printed on the facility website | 370045DN |
Reviews
Rated 4.4 from 46 reviews on Google, 31 of them five stars and 2 of them one star. Reviews are shown as a count only. Read them on Google before you call.
Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 am to 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am to 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am to 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am to 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am to 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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