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Treatment centers in El Cajon, CA

๐Ÿ“˜ Read our complete guide: Treatment Guide for El Cajon โ€” insurance, free options, MAT, and more.

Finding the right treatment center in El Cajon can feel overwhelming. We've compiled 7 facilities in the area to help you compare options based on the care they provide, not just their marketing.

7 facilities in El Cajon, CA

Residents of El Cajon and surrounding California communities have access to 7 treatment facilities offering substance abuse treatment, mental health services, medical detoxification and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Many of these programs accept private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, sliding scale payment.

Need help choosing? Read our guide to choosing a treatment center or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for free referrals.

El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment
El Cajon, CA
Not yet verified
OutpatientDetoxMATTelehealth
Motivational InterviewingRelapse PreventionVeterans
Accepts: Private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Self-pay, Sliding scale
Call 619-579-8373 Is this your center? Claim your listing
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
El Cajon, CA
Not yet verified
OutpatientIOPMATTelehealth
Dual DiagnosisTraumaCBT
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare
Call 619-440-4801 x1202 Is this your center? Claim your listing
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
El Cajon, CA
Not yet verified
OutpatientIOPTelehealth
Dual DiagnosisTraumaCBT
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare
Call 619-588-5361 Is this your center? Claim your listing
Revive Pathway
El Cajon, CA
Not yet verified
OutpatientMATTelehealth
Dual DiagnosisTraumaCBT
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Self-pay
Call 619-841-1310 Is this your center? Claim your listing
Alvarado Parkway Institute
El Cajon, CA
Not yet verified
OutpatientTelehealth
Dual DiagnosisCBTMotivational Interviewing
Accepts: Private insurance, Medicare
Call 619-667-6161 Is this your center? Claim your listing
Destinations for Teens
El Cajon, CA
Not yet verified
ResidentialTelehealth
Dual DiagnosisTraumaCBT
Accepts: Private insurance
Call 818-737-2221 Is this your center? Claim your listing
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
El Cajon, CA
Not yet verified
OutpatientTelehealth
Dual DiagnosisTraumaCBT
Accepts: Private insurance, Medicare
Call 858-836-8434 Is this your center? Claim your listing

How to choose a treatment center in El Cajon

Before contacting any facility, verify they're licensed in California, ask about their treatment approach, confirm they accept your insurance, and request to speak with clinical staff. Our complete guide walks you through every question to ask.

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How to choose a treatment center: Complete checklist โ†’ What does insurance cover for treatment? โ†’ IOP vs PHP vs residential: Which level of care? โ†’ How much does rehab cost in 2026? โ†’

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