North Central Womens Recovery Center

Listed by SAMHSA as: McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ

✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going

Contact

8665 Gibbs Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

Phone: (858) 384-6284

Insurance and payment

  • Medicaid accepted; plan participation unknown
  • Medicare accepted; plan participation unknown
  • Sliding fee scale available
  • Payment assistance available

Call to verify network status, benefits, prior authorization, and any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.

Services

Type of Care

Substance use treatment

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

Prescribes buprenorphinePrescribes naltrexoneRelapse prevention with naltrexoneAccepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere

Pharmacotherapies

Buprenorphine with naloxoneBuprenorphine without naloxoneNaltrexone (oral)Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Treatment Approaches

Anger managementCognitive behavioral therapyMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTrauma-related counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapy

Facility Operation

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State department of health

Payment/Insurance Accepted

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsMedicareMedicaidSAMHSA funding/block grants

Payment Assistance

Payment assistance (check with facility for details)Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups

AdolescentsYoung 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 assessmentInterim services for clientsOutreach to persons in the communityScreening for tobacco useScreening for substance use

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testingDrug and alcohol oral fluid testingDrug or alcohol urine screeningHIV testingSTD 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 servicesMentoring/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 counselingVocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Children/AdolescentsYoung 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

Case 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.