800-671-4304McAlister Institute Adolescent Residential
About McAlister Institute Adolescent Residential
The McAlister Institute is a drug and mental health treatment organization. The organization offers several drug rehab programs for teens and adults, including an adolescent residential treatment program. The program for adolescent males is short term for clients with substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.
It’s located near downtown Oceanside, California, near SR-78. The program accepts Medi-Cal, as well as other public funding options.
Treatment is for clients ages 12-17, including those involved in the child welfare or juvenile justice systems. The program does not provide detox, but the staff can refer you to an appropriate detox center so you can complete detox before entering the program.
Structured Residential Substance Use Treatment Program
The treatment program is in a residential setting and offers 24/7 supervised care in a supportive and safe environment. The facility is near the beach and Oceanside Pier.
The treatment team focuses on evidence based treatment modalities, education, and relapse prevention skills. Clients learn and improve life skills and attend personal development groups.
Caring and Supportive Treatment Staff
Both the youth and their families have remarked on the caring and supportive staff. Graduates of the program have offered success stories related to their emotional well being and academic achievement after treatment.
The program collaborates with educational resources so clients maintain their academic progress while in the program. Education is either on site or coordinated with local schools.
Comfortable Residential Treatment Facility
The facility is in a residential area with shared living spaces for group activities. There is also a shared kitchen. Clients have a chance to participate in physical activities or relaxation in the outdoor recreation area.
The team integrates structured educational activities with recreational therapy for a comprehensive approach to treatment. Clients focus not only on healing, but also on accountability and restitution.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
An intervention is a structured and professionally guided conversation with an individual who is struggling with addiction. During the conversation, family and friends will encourage you to seek treatment. This is often a pivotal step for those resistant to getting help. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills. |
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan. |
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
An intervention is a structured and professionally guided conversation with an individual who is struggling with addiction. During the conversation, family and friends will encourage you to seek treatment. This is often a pivotal step for those resistant to getting help.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
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