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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ(MITE)/North Inland Women/Adol Recov

751 Rancheros Drive, Suite 5, San Marcos, CA 92069

MedicaidTelehealth

Insurance & payment

Medicaid
– Medicare
– Private insurance
– Military / TRICARE
– Self-pay
– Sliding scale
– Payment assistance

Coverage categories from the SAMHSA registry. Confirm specific plans with the clinic before your visit.

Services offered

Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone)Naltrexone / VivitrolCounselingTelehealth visits

Licensing and accreditation

State licensed

Reported to the SAMHSA registry by the facility. Accreditation is voluntary, so its absence is not a red flag on its own.

Who this clinic serves

VeteransActive duty militaryPregnant or postpartumAdolescentsSeniorsCo-occurring mental healthClients with HIV or AIDSCriminal justice involvedSpanish spokenSign language services

How this clinic compares in San Marcos

This is an opioid treatment program, so medication is usually taken on site rather than picked up at a pharmacy.

McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ is one of 4 buprenorphine providers listed in San Marcos. Its combination of coverage and access is unique among them.

What stands out here

  • It treats adolescents. Only 1 of 4 San Marcos clinics do (25%).

Worth asking when you call

  • Whether they are taking new patients, which changes faster than the registry updates.
  • How soon a first appointment is available, and what to bring.

Closest alternatives

This clinic accepts Medi-Cal, the California Medicaid program, which covers buprenorphine treatment in California. Compare all 4 San Marcos clinics.

Details come from the SAMHSA treatment registry, verified 2026-07-28. Coverage and availability change faster than the registry updates, so call before you travel. Ordering across the site reflects how many people can use a clinic, not care quality. How we rank.