McAlister Institute McAlister Institute is nonprofit 501c3 organizations dedicated to helping people who suffer from the disease of addiction regain control of their lives. Funded in part by the County of San Diego and through grants, the organization has been around for 49 years. Medi-cal is accepted for payment. If the client does not have Medi-cal the fee will be based on a sliding scale. “No child will be turned down based on there inability to pay. That is a guaranteed. If the child needs treatment it will be provided “(V. Lopez, Adolescent AOD Counselor, September 6, 2012). Valerie Lopez works at McAlister Institute as an Adolescent Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor. The interview method was conducted over the telephone and through e-mails because she is in San Diego, California. It is Valerie’s responsibility to; schedule and conduct screenings and intake. Facilitate groups directly associated with alcohol and chemical dependency issues. She provides individual counseling to a case load of 25-35 clients and to assess treatment objective progress. Develop treatment objectives and goals for program participants. Assist in peer review of client files to ensure accuracy of medical and non medical billing. Contact client’s parents via telephone or written correspondence regarding absences from program activities and delinquent payments. Documents levels of program participation in the client’s case file. She provides ongoing monitoring of the clients’ compliance with program’s rules and regulations as approved by the State, County of San Diego. Communicate with Probation Officers and provide them with a monthly progress report of client’s progress. Conduct random Urine Analysis. Attend staff meetings and trainings as assigned by the Program Manager.

Teen Recovery Center (TRC) McAlister Institute's Teen Recovery Centers provide substance abuse