McAlister Institute- Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children

2049 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 | (619) 465-7303

About McAlister Institute- Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children

Mcalister Institute – Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children provides substance use treatment for women in Lemon Grove, California. They offer detox services to help clients safely undergo withdrawal from alcohol or drugs. The staff helping you with your care throughout your treatment will include mental health therapists, case managers and counselors. The facility strives to provide a supportive environment throughout the detox process.

Pregnancy Services

The Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children specializes in conducting drug free births for pregnant and parenting women. They’ll likely coordinate care with your OBGYN to make sure you’re getting the treatment you need to have a healthy pregnancy.

Post Detox Treatment Services in San Diego

Many clients who’ve completed detox move on to Kiva Learning Center’s adult residential treatment program. It’s a 90 day program that provides individual and group counseling, parenting classes and educational workshops. Their counselors typically apply evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.

Access to on site child care is available so you can focus on your treatment. The program will also assist you with vocational training and linking you to community resources that can support your recovery.

Support Services for Public Intoxication

One other unique service offered by Mcalister Institute is their Recovery and Bridge Center. Community members who are found intoxicated in public can be transported to the center for a minimum of four hours until they become sober. Individuals can receive support from counseling professionals, nurses and service navigators.

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2049 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
  • Monday 9AM - 5:30PM
  • Tuesday 9AM - 5:30PM
  • Wednesday 9AM - 5:30PM
  • Thursday 9AM - 5:30PM
  • Friday 9AM - 5:30PM
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FAQs

Does Kiva Learning Center allow children to stay with mothers during residential treatment?

Yes. Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children in Lemon Grove provides residential substance use disorder treatment specifically designed so pregnant and parenting women can remain with their children while receiving care. The program creates a safe, structured environment where mothers and children live together as part of the recovery process.

What supportive services are included alongside substance use treatment at Kiva?

Kiva Learning Center offers parenting education, child development services, family reunification support, vocational and educational assistance, case management, and help with housing and employment. These services address both recovery needs and practical life skills mothers require for sustained sobriety and family stability.

Is Kiva Learning Center a residential or outpatient program for women?

Kiva Learning Center is a residential inpatient program. Women and their children live on-site in Lemon Grove while receiving substance use disorder treatment, allowing mothers to maintain continuous support and structure during early recovery.

What populations does Kiva Learning Center serve in San Diego County?

Kiva Learning Center serves adult women age 18 and older, including pregnant women and parenting mothers. The program is specifically designed around the needs of women in recovery and the children in their care, with gender-responsive treatment approaches.

How does Kiva Learning Center support family reunification during treatment?

Kiva Learning Center integrates family reunification services as a core part of its residential program. By allowing children to stay with mothers during treatment, the facility helps mothers build sobriety and parenting skills simultaneously while maintaining family bonds and working toward long-term family stability.

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