McAlister Institute- South Bay Regional Recovery Center

McAlister Institute – South Bay Regional Recovery Center is an alcohol and drug treatment provider in San Diego, California. They’ve opened multiple locations throughout the county since first opening their doors in 1977, including this regional center. Treatment services are provided to adults who are over the age of 18. Along with helping individuals with substance abuse, they also provide help to those who have co-occurring mental health issues. Professional services are also available to families who need support or healing. The goal McAlister Institute hopes to achieve with each client is to help them recognize their strengths and gain control over their lives again. All of their programs are licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services.

At the Center, clients are able to receive outpatient treatment services. Treatment typically begins with an assessment and then treatment planning. Clients will participate in individual and group counseling and receive care coordination and case management. Individual counseling helps clients to better manage difficult situations and develop coping skills. Through therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, patients learn to recognize their triggers, which helps to prevent relapse. Group counseling gives clients the opportunity to learn coping skills from others and also be in a safe space away from their triggers.

Case management services involve helping a patient get their medical and behavioral needs through community resources. Helping clients gain access to the social services they need helps them to be more likely to continue treatment and recovery. In addition to these services, South Bay Regional Recovery Center also offers housing assistance, vocational support and aftercare recovery services.