McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
(MITE)/East County Regional Center
✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going
Insurance and payment
- Medicaid accepted; plan participation unknown
- Medicare accepted; plan participation unknown
Call to verify network status, benefits, prior authorization, and any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental illness (SMI) in adults and/or serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
Service Setting
OutpatientIntensive outpatient treatmentOutpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatmentRegular outpatient treatment
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in TreatmentNaltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhereThis facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entityNo formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenancePrescribes buprenorphinePrescribes naltrexoneRelapse prevention with naltrexoneAccepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhereLofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®)Buprenorphine with naloxoneBuprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)Naltrexone (oral)Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)Clonidine
Treatment Approaches
Anger managementBrief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyCommunity reinforcement plus vouchersMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTrauma-related counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapy
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agency
Payment/Insurance Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsMedicareMedicaidState-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Special Programs/Groups
Young adultsAdult womenPregnant/postpartum womenAdult menSeniors or older adultsVeteransActive duty militaryMembers of military familiesCriminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clientsClients with co-occurring mental and substance use disordersClients with co-occurring pain and substance use disordersClients with HIV or AIDSClients who have experienced sexual abuseClients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violenceClients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessmentComprehensive substance use assessmentInterim services for clientsOutreach to persons in the communityComplete medical history/physical examScreening for tobacco useScreening for substance useScreening for mental disordersProfessional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing
Drug and alcohol oral fluid testingDrug or alcohol urine screeningHIV testingTB screeningTesting for Hepatitis B (HBV)Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing careDischarge PlanningNaloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groupsHousing servicesAssistance with obtaining social servicesRecovery coachMentoring/peer supportEmployment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or supportHepatitis education, counseling, or supportHealth education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitisSubstance use disorder educationSmoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counselingIndividual counselingGroup counselingFamily counselingMarital/couples counselingVocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Young AdultsAdultsSeniors
Sex Accepted
FemaleMale
Language Services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services
Case management serviceMental health servicesSocial skills developmentTransportation assistanceIntegrated primary care servicesSuicide prevention services
When you call, ask:
- Are you taking new patients right now?
- Do you accept my insurance, Medicaid, or a sliding fee scale?
- Is there a waitlist — and how long?
- What should I bring to the first appointment?
- Do you offer telehealth if I can't get there?
Five minutes on the phone can save a wasted trip.