Insurance Accepted
About us
The McAlister Institute’s Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children and New Connections are comprehensive addiction recovery programs located in Lemon Grove, California. These programs cater to women, women with children, and justice-involved adults, offering a full spectrum of services including dual diagnosis care, medically supervised detox, inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare services. Both centers are dedicated to providing personalized, trauma-informed care with a focus on the 12-step recovery model.
The McAlister Institute provides medically supervised detox to ensure the safety and comfort of clients undergoing substance withdrawal. Licensed clinical staff may prescribe FDA-approved medications to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially life-threatening complications, ensuring a stable start to the recovery journey.
The Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children is a long-term residential treatment facility specifically designed for women, including those who are postpartum or have children. The program integrates individual, group, and family counseling with life skills training in areas such as coping, parenting, self-care, and relapse prevention. This holistic approach aims to promote sustained sobriety and equip clients with the tools needed for long-term recovery.
New Connections offers a short-term residential treatment program for parolees, ex-offenders, and other justice-involved individuals. This program focuses on individual, group, and family counseling, alongside community reintegration and life skills training, including vocational training. The goal is to facilitate successful reintegration into society and reduce the likelihood of recidivism.
The McAlister Institute’s outpatient programs are designed to provide continued support through robust counseling, coaching, and life skills development. These programs offer flexible scheduling, including evening, night, and weekend sessions, to ensure that clients have continuous access to care and support as they navigate their recovery.
To support long-term sobriety, the McAlister Institute offers substantive aftercare services. These include alumni programs, peer coaching, access to community-based programming, and referrals to social services, helping clients maintain their recovery and continue building healthy, productive lives.
Both the Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children and New Connections are accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). They accept private insurance and self-pay options, offering sliding scale payment plans to make treatment accessible to those in need. This commitment to comprehensive, compassionate care underscores the McAlister Institute’s dedication to supporting individuals on their path to recovery.
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
8.3
Out of 10
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That’s why we’ve developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You’ll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
Treatment
Treatment Options
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Alcoholism
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels of Care
- Detoxification
- Outpatient
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Hospital inpatient detoxification
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
Treatment Modalities
- 12-step facilitation
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group counseling
- Life Skills
- Trauma-related counseling
- Family counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- Motivational Interviewing
- Intervention Services
- Religious Programs
License and Accreditation
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
- State department of health
Facility Operation
- Private non-profit organization
Age Groups Accepted
- Adults
- Young adults
Gender Accepted
- Female
- Male
Amenities
Amenities
- Residential setting
- Private setting
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Most private insurances accepted
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