McAlister Institute- North Coastal Regional Recovery Center

The McAlister Institute, formerly known as the North Coastal Regional Recovery Center, provides alcohol and drug rehab and mental health treatment for individuals in Oceanside, California. They also provide valuable community resources, including referrals, intervention programs, and supportive housing.

Treatment at The McAlister Institute begins with a mental health assessment to screen for symptoms of addiction or co-occurring mental health disorders. Other services include the following:

The inpatient detox program allows individuals to safely and comfortably detox from drugs and alcohol under medical supervision. Following detox, participants are referred to an inpatient drug and alcohol rehab or outpatient addiction treatment program.

Using evidence-based practices, the residential treatment clinical team treats substance abuse and co-occurring mental health conditions. Programs are open to adults ages 18 and up, and adolescents aged 13 to 17.

The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) program is open to adults over 18. Clients attend individual and group treatment sessions for improved coping skills, peer support, therapy, and recovery meetings. Sessions are typically held 3 to 4 days a week.

North Coastal Regional Recovery Center/McAlister Institute accepts most major insurance, like Medicaid, Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield, and United Healthcare. You may find some insurance plans cover some or all of the costs of mental health and/or addiction recovery services when deemed medically necessary. Contact your provider to verify coverage because out-of-network benefits can vary.