Drug & alcohol rehab centers in El Cajon, CA

20 treatment centers in and around El Cajon, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, what you can pay, and who the program is built for. Below the listings: what rehab costs here and how to pay for it.

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	McAlister Institute	1400 N. Johnson Avenue Suite 101, El Cajon, CA 92020 McAlister Institute has a corporate office in El Cajon, California that can connect teens and adults to various drug and alcohol treatment facilities operated by the organization. They provide a comprehensive range of services that offer clients structure and flexibility for their recovery journey. McAlister Institute accepts numerous payment plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, state financed insurance, and self pay. They…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System Outpatient Services	215 West Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System Outpatient Services in El Cajon, California, offers treatment for substance use and dual diagnosis disorders. Services are available in English and Spanish. The clinic is licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health, accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Tricare. Financial assistance…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	McAlister Institute- East County Regional Recovery Center	1365 North Johnson Avenue, UNIT 111, El Cajon, CA 92020 The East County Regional Recovery Center of McAlister Institute in El Cajon, California, offers adult outpatient treatment programs for substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders. The nonprofit organization provides services through monetary donations, the McAlister’s Thrift Store and the Our Walk for Sobriety program. Their programs are certified by the State Department of Health Care Services. Helpful Therapies…	Outpatient
	El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment Center	234 North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) offers opioid recovery services for adults 18 and older. The center is on Magnolia Avenue in El Cajon, California, and provides treatment that helps men and women break the addiction cycle with a strong foundation for recovery. El Cajon CTC works with various health insurance providers and accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare and Medicaid plans. Medications…	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	East County Mental Health Clinic	1000 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021 East County Mental Health Clinic is a drug and alcohol rehab located in El Cajon, CA. They provide outpatient addiction treatment and mental health care for adults. Outpatient treatment consists of assessment, crisis intervention, medication management, group and individual therapy, and case management. Walk ins are welcome and homeless outreach services are available.	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
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	Adeona Healthcare	2815 Steele Canyon Road, El Cajon, CA 92019 Adeona Healthcare is a rehab located in El Cajon, California. Adeona Healthcare specializes in the treatment of addiction.	Inpatient
	Crossroads Family Center	700 North Johnson Avenue, P, El Cajon, CA 92020 Crossroads Family Center is a rehab located in El Cajon, California. Crossroads Family Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.	Outpatient	Medicaid
	Sharp Mesa Vista East County Outpatient Mental Health Services	1460 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 Sharp Mesa Vista East County Outpatient Mental Health Services is a rehab located in El Cajon, California. Sharp Mesa Vista East County Outpatient Mental Health Services specializes in the treatment of addiction.	Outpatient	Private insurance
	Volunteers of America Southwest Veterans Service Center	9980 Hawley Road, El Cajon, CA 92021 Volunteers of America Southwest Veterans Service Center is a rehab located in El Cajon, California. Volunteers of America Southwest Veterans Service Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.	Inpatient Outpatient
	San Ysidro Health Alpine Family Medicine	1620 Alpine Boulevard Suite 110, Alpine, CA 91901 San Ysidro Health Alpine Family Medicine is a dual diagnosis mental health and addiction treatment center for adolescents and adults, located in Alpine, California. Their drug and alcohol rehab programs include outpatient treatment, counseling, medication assisted treatment, dual diagnosis treatment, case management, school services, crisis interventions, and aftercare. Most major insurance plans, including Medi Cal, and private pay are accepted.…	Outpatient	Private insurance
	Evolve Teen Treatment Center - La Mesa	9817 Edgar Pl, La Mesa, CA 91941 Evidence-Based, Individualized Care Our treatment model is rooted in proven, evidence-based approaches, with a strong emphasis on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). All of our programs provide adherent DBT skills training to help teens build practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. We also integrate modalities like Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Relapse…	Inpatient	Private insurance
	A Ka Center	4715 Divine Way, La Mesa, CA 91941 A Ka Center is a rehab located in La Mesa, California. A Ka Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.	Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid
	Gods House Ministries Calvary Ranch	13610 Willow Road, Lakeside, CA 92040 Gods House Ministries Calvary Ranch is a rehab located in Lakeside, California. Gods House Ministries Calvary Ranch specializes in the treatment of addiction.	Inpatient Men
	Paradise Detox	5935 Joel Lane, La Mesa, CA 91942 Known for its historic downtown area and stunning landscapes, La Mesa, California, features Paradise Detox. This upscale treatment center provides medical detox and residential care for adults experiencing addiction and co-occurring disorders. They accept private pay and multiple major insurers, including Cigna, Aetna and BlueCross BlueShield. Luxury Treatment Experience For me, their impressive campus really stood out. You can enjoy…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	ACTION East	10201 Mission Gorge Road Suite O, Santee, CA 92071 Located in Santee, California, Action East is a community-based dual-diagnosis alcohol and drug rehab center. Offering residential, outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and sober living programs, they work with adolescents and adults needing treatment for chronic substance use disorders and/or severe mental illness, including co-occurring conditions. ACTION East’s programs include supportive housing, including specific facilities for veterans and women with children.	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	East County Center for Change	10159 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92071 East County Center for Change is a TURN Behavioral Health Services program in Santee, California. They're certified by the California Department of Health Care Services. They specialize in substance use disorder treatment for justice involved adults. They're offering outpatient and intensive outpatient care for adults 18 and older. This includes people with cooccurring mental health needs. Their mission is to…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Santee Family Counseling Center	9905 Prospect Avenue, Santee, CA 92071 Santee Family Counseling Center is a rehab located in Santee, California. Santee Family Counseling Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.	Outpatient
	Sharp Grossmont Hospital	5555 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a rehab located in La Mesa, California. Sharp Grossmont Hospital specializes in the treatment of addiction.	Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	San Ysidro Health Santee Family Medicine	1220 Town Center Parkway, Santee, CA 92071 San Ysidro Health provides alcohol and drug rehab treatment. You'll find 'em out in Santee, California. They offer an outpatient program and medically assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals of all ages who are experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. Treatments may include individual, group, and family therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and case management. Referrals to higher levels of care…	Outpatient	Private insurance
	Positive Change Counseling Center	8600 La Mesa Boulevard Suite B, La Mesa, CA 91942 Positive Change Counseling Center is a rehab located in La Mesa, California. Positive Change Counseling Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.	Outpatient	Private insurance

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Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in El Cajon, California

According to the United States Justice Department, San Diego County is a national epicenter for fentanyl trafficking. But fentanyl isn’t the only substance of concern in El Cajon and throughout the county. Recent substance abuse statistics include:^1,3,4,5,6

Paying for Alcohol and Drug Rehab in El Cajon, California

The cost of alcohol or drug rehab in El Cajon may seem high, but no matter your financial situation, you have options for getting help. Most local rehab centers take multiple forms of payment and several provide reduced-cost or free treatment services to individuals experiencing serious financial difficulties.

Low-Cost and Free Treatment Options in El Cajon

If you need treatment but can’t afford it, you may qualify for a discounted recovery program at one of the following types of rehab facilities:

State-funded rehabs: If you’re a California resident and can prove financial need, you could be eligible for reduced-cost or free rehab at a facility that receives government funding to operate.

Sliding scale treatment centers: These rehab facilities base your treatment costs on your income, only requiring you to pay what you can realistically afford. If you have very little or no income, treatment may even be free, depending on the facility.

Methadone clinics: If you have an opioid use disorder, you could qualify for low-cost or free medication-assisted treatment (MAT) at one of these clinics. Many of them receive government funding to help individuals with limited resources.

Alcohol and drug rehab centers in and near El Cajon where you may be eligible for low-cost or free treatment include:⁷

McAlister Institute
El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment Center
Teen Challenge of Southern California
The Bridges of San Diego

Pay for Treatment With Private Health Insurance

Most private insurance plans, including employer-sponsored and Healthcare Marketplace plans, provide at least partial coverage for various outpatient and inpatient addiction treatment services.⁸

However, most plans have a provider network. If this is the case, you must select an in-network drug or alcohol rehab in El Cajon to maximize your coverage. Within 10 miles of the city, you’ll find 10 rehab facilities that accept private insurance from several major providers, including Aetna, Humana, Beacon Health, AmeriHealth, and others.

To find these facilities, you can perform an online search for "local drug and alcohol rehab." Then call the treatment centers in your search results to ask if they take private health plans and verify your coverage. You can also call your provider to get a list of El Cajon alcohol rehabs and drug rehabs that take your insurance.

Use Medicaid or Medicare to Pay for Rehab

California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) provides low-cost and free health coverage for low-income state residents and their dependents, pregnant persons, and people with certain disabilities.⁹ Medicare provides low-cost health coverage for U.S. residents aged 65 and older, as well as some younger individuals with certain chronic disabilities.¹⁰

Both of these government-sponsored health plans cover a wide range of substance abuse treatment services, including:^{11, 12}

Withdrawal management (detoxification)
Inpatient treatment
Outpatient rehab programs (PHPs, IOPs, and standard)
Individual and group therapy or counseling
Medication-assisted treatment
Assessments and treatment referrals
Therapy for co-occurring mental health disorders

If you have either of these public insurance plans, you can use it to partially or fully cover your treatment costs at Medicaid- and Medicare-approved drug rehab centers. Within 10 miles of El Cajon, you’ll find at least 15 facilities that take Medicaid and at least 10 that accept Medicare.⁷

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San Diego County Meth Strike Force. (2021). 2021 Report Card, Methamphetamine Strike Force.
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County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency. (2022, June). East Region Health Status Report Summary.
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Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2016). Medicare Coverage of Substance Abuse Services.
City of El Cajon. (n.d.). Public Transportation.

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