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<p><strong>ABOUT MCALISTER INSTITUTE - EAST TEEN RECOVERY CENTER</strong></p> <p>With 25 programs spread throughout San Diego County, McAlister Institute is one of the largest and longest-running addiction treatment providers in Southern California. Located in El Cajon, Calif., about 15 miles east of downtown San Diego, the organization’s East Teen Recovery Center (ETRC) offers <strong>outpatient treatment for <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/is-my-child-just-experimenting/" target="_blank">teens</a></strong> faced with issues of substance misuse, addiction, and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring</a> mental health disorders. </p> <p>Founded in 1977, McAlister Institute is a nonprofit organization, which comprise <a href="(https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA16.pdf" target="_blank">54.9 percent of treatment facilities</a> in California. The organization also provides outpatient treatment at their satellite locations at schools in La Mesa, Calif. and others throughout the county. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>McAlister Institute administers a substance use assessment which forms the basis of an individualized treatment plan. Accommodating the unique needs of teens, <strong>the outpatient program is scheduled after normal school hours</strong>.</p> <p>Programming includes <strong>private and group counseling, mental health counseling, educational classes</strong>, and structured activities to help teens develop the skills necessary to lead a sober life. Referrals to community-based support networks and resources are offered under <strong>personalized aftercare plans</strong>.</p> <p>Additionally, McAlister Institute coordinates with local courts to help teens involved in the criminal justice system.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The ETRC employs an experienced team of substance use counselors, psychologists, behavioral health specialists, and case managers. According to the center's website, the organization’s employees collectively have more than 1,000 hours of sobriety.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Although no alumni have been surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing, <strong>feedback left on secondary review sites by alumni was mostly positive</strong>. On its Facebook page, which the facility can manage, McAlister Institute received an average rating of <strong>4.8 out of five stars</strong> from 76 reviews, with many alumni commenting on how the facility saved their lives and encouraged them to change or become a better person.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> "Saved my life and continues to be an encouragement," Michelle, a representative reviewer, wrote.</p> <p>On Google reviews, 13 individuals gave the facility an average <strong>3.5 out of five stars</strong>. Many alumni also felt the program was life-saving. "Great staff, caring individuals," Greg, a representative reviewer, wrote. However, some reviewers were critical of the facility's administration. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>K.F., the sole loved one polled by Rehabs.com as of this writing, left negative feedback and remarked that they were dissatisfied with many aspects of the outpatient program, offering low one- and two-star ratings for the facility's discharge planning, family involvement, and the qualifications of staff.</p> <p>In particular, they voiced concerns over the court-ordered clientele, atmosphere, and treatment effectiveness. K.F. wrote that ETRC "is a place where some are court-ordered there, so the addicts have to be there (when) they don't want to be,” and described it as “negative and discouraging.”</p> <p>On Google, loved one Danielle echoed K.F.'s remarks. She highlighted that the director did not sound concerned about her son's well-being and that he was "detached and cold." </p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>Although no staff members have been surveyed by Rehabs.com as of this date, seven current and former employees offered mostly negative feedback of the facility on Glassdoor.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> One anonymous reviewer noted in a representative review that "They micro mange their facilities from the CEO to the program managers and they lack true care and compation."</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Committed to providing affordable treatment regardless of a client’s ability to pay, McAlister Institute offers <strong>sliding scale fees</strong> based on income. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, McAlister Institute offsets program costs through private donations and fundraising enterprises, such as their thrift store.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/McAlisterInstitute/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/McAlisterInstitute/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=mcalister+institute+el+cajon&oq=mcalister+institute+el+cajon&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60j0l3.8413j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x80d9583b045b21a9:0xc2edf54f883c1773,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-McAlister-Institute-RVW17943826.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-McAlister-Institute-RVW17943826.htm</a></small></p>
— Kevin Schwartzbach · 2018-06-20 09:01:28 PDT
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