3 Residential Treatment Resources in El Cajon, California — Free Help & Counseling
3 verified residential treatment resources in El Cajon, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- EDAC – East County Alcohol and Drug Treatment (El Cajon) — Residential Treatment in El Cajon, California — (619) 593-9897 — East County Alcohol and Drug Treatment (EDAC) provides residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment for adults in East San Diego County. Programs
- Home of Guiding Hands – Residential Treatment (El Cajon) — Residential Treatment in El Cajon, California — (619) 938-3000 — Home of Guiding Hands provides residential substance use treatment for adults and individuals with co-occurring developmental disabilities in East San Diego Cou
- McAlister Institute – Residential Treatment (San Diego County) — Residential Treatment in El Cajon, California — (619) 447-3720 — McAlister Institute provides residential substance use disorder treatment for adults, women, and families across San Diego County. Programs include short-term r
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Frequently asked questions
How many residential treatment resources are available in El Cajon, California?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified residential treatment resources across El Cajon, California. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these residential treatment services free?
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How do I know if I'm eligible?
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What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.