McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
(MITE)/Kiva
✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going
Contact
2049 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Phone: (619) 465-7303 ext. 2601
Intake: (619) 465-7303 ext. 2649
Insurance and payment
- Sliding fee scale available
Call to verify network status, benefits, prior authorization, and any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatmentDetoxification
Service Setting
Residential/24-hour residentialResidential detoxificationLong-term residential
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 elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entityNo formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies
Nicotine replacement
Treatment Approaches
Brief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyMotivational interviewingMatrix ModelRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTrauma-related counseling12-step facilitation
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 programsSAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment Assistance
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups
Young adultsAdult womenPregnant/postpartum womenSeniors or older adultsCriminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clientsClients with co-occurring mental and substance use disordersClients who have experienced sexual abuseClients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violenceClients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessmentOutreach to persons in the communityScreening for tobacco useScreening for substance useScreening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testingDrug and alcohol oral fluid testingDrug or alcohol urine screeningHIV testingTB screeningTesting for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing careDischarge PlanningNaloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groupsHousing servicesAssistance with obtaining social servicesMentoring/peer supportEmployment counseling or training
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services
Alcohol DetoxificationBenzodiazepines DetoxificationCocaine DetoxificationMethamphetamines detoxificationOpioids detoxification
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 counselingVocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Medical Services
Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Young AdultsAdultsSeniors
Sex Accepted
Female
Language Services
SpanishSign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services
Residential beds for clients' childrenCase management serviceChild care for clients' childrenMental health servicesSocial skills developmentTransportation assistance
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.