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McAlister Institute - SBRRC

Drug Rehab Center in Chula Vista, California

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

McAlister Institute - SBRRC is a Chula Vista, California-based addiction treatment center that provides evidence-based therapies and individualized care with the goal of helping individuals achieve sobriety, including detoxification, residential programs, intensive outpatient services, dual-diagnosis care, education on addictive disorders and aftercare support.

About This California Facility

McAlister Institute - South Bay Regional Recovery Center is a leading addiction treatment facility located in Chula Vista, California. The facility specializes in providing comprehensive treatment services to individuals suffering from drug addiction, substance abuse, opioid addiction, mental health, and alcoholism. McAlister Institute - South Bay Regional Recovery Center offers services that range from detox, intensive outpatient levels of care, and aftercare support. Their treatment protocols are designed to meet the unique needs of each individual and guides them through the recovery process. They also accept private insurance and are affiliated with the McAlister Institute.

McAlister Institute - South Bay Regional Recovery Center provides an array of treatment options, such as dual-diagnosis, outpatient, and aftercare support services. Their evidence-based treatment plans are designed to provide an individual with the best chance of long-term recovery. They also provide a wide range of mental health and addiction counseling to assist individuals in managing their feelings, behaviors, and triggers. The center is accredited by The Joint Commission and is licensed by the California Department of Alcohol and Drugs Programs.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

    Rehab centers in California exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like McAlister Institute - SBRRC are here to help.

    Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment

    Opioids are a set of drugs prescribed for pain relief. Opioid addiction for California residents refers to the compulsive seeking of opioids, even when they are not required medically. Treatment involves medication-assisted therapy in which medicines, counseling, and behavioral therapies are all utilized at McAlister Institute - SBRRC.

    Dual-Diagnosis

    A dual-diagnosis describes two medical issues that are happening at the same time. They may or may not be related. Over 50% of people with an addiction in California have another mental health condition. Screening for both addiction and any untreated mental health issue is essential, and individually managed by McAlister Institute - SBRRC.

    Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Life Skills / Life Coaching, Medication Management, Mental Health, Opioid Addiction, Parenting, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Assessments Testing Evaluation 

    Levels of Care Offered at McAlister Institute - SBRRC

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Drug Detox

    An addict may have to go through alcohol or drug withdrawal. While detox may be uncomfortable, it is not life-threatening. Detoxification allows the addict to rid the body of all traces of drugs or alcohol and gives the addict a clean slate for their recovery. In an inpatient or outpatient setting, detox can be managed medically.

    Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

    McAlister Institute - SBRRC offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.

    Outpatient Program

    An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the California facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of McAlister Institute - SBRRC‘s program is complete.

    Aftercare support refers to the follow-up care provided after the initial rehab program. The quality of aftercare support plays an important role in preventing relapses and sustains recovery. Aftercare support at McAlister Institute - SBRRC is personalized according to the needs of the patient in California.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual Therapy

    Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their McAlister Institute - SBRRC therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.

    Family Counseling + Therapy

    Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in Chula Vista, California, it is impossible for family members not to be affected. In order to have the greatest chances for long term sobriety, healing any family trauma and dysfunctional communications is important. Family therapy aims to heal and rebalance unhealthy roles and habits.

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at McAlister Institute - SBRRC also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at McAlister Institute - SBRRC in Chula Vista, CA is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. REBT at McAlister Institute - SBRRC in Chula Vista, CA deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.

    A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.

    When it comes to maintaining sobriety, people who quit recovery without developing life skills are disadvantaged. While teaching life skills at McAlister Institute - SBRRC is difficult, support with aftercare helps patients learn these skills over time. Life skills include getting a career, living in a good environment, self-care, and finance management, all in Chula Vista, CA.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Case Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Employment Counseling / Training, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis Education / Counseling / Support, HIV or AIDS education, Individual Therapy, Individualized Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Intervention, Life Skills, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Sober-Living / Half-Way, Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy, Vocational Training

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

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    McAlister Institute - SBRRC Location and Directions
    Address Information1180 3rd Ave
    Chula Vista, California 91911 Phone Number(619) 691-8164 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Chula Vista, California Addiction Information

    More than 3 million of California's citizens are addicted to illegal drugs. Almost 800,000 people use hard drugs, almost 5 million use marijuana, and another 2.1 million abuse alcohol every year. Other substance abuse issues such as binge drinking and teen drug use are also common. Many illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana are smuggled into the state from Mexico.

    Over 21,000 people in Chula Vista are addicted to drugs. This accounts for over 8% of the population. There are only 1,500 drug rehab facilities in the city. Drug-related hospital visits have doubled over the last decade. The drug rehab centers in Chula Vista, offer a variety of treatment programs. Treatment process begins with an evaluation by a professional and it may include detox, medication, therapy, and other treatments.

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