McAlister Institute Services
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Walk for Sobriety
Random Questions
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What type of treatment does McAlister Institute provide?

McAlister Institute provides comprehensive substance use treatment.

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What types of programs does McAlister Institute offer?

Outpatient programs teens and adults, and residential programs for adults 

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What is the Walk for Sobriety? 

A community event hosted by McAlister Institute that celebrates recovery and honors individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders.

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Who was the McAlister Institute founder?

Jeanne McAlister 

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Name two services offered by McAlister Institute as part of its substance use treatment.

Two services offered are counseling and individualized treatment planning.
*Other possible answers include family therapy, relapse prevention, or withdrawal management.*

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What does the W stand for in SBWRC?

Women: South Bay Women's Recovery Center 

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Where is the Walk for Sobriety held?

Liberty Station 

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Who is our current CEO?

Marisa Varond

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Which services listed focus on supporting mental or emotional well-being alongside substance use treatment?

Co-occurring mental health care, counseling, family therapy, and intervention counseling all support mental and emotional well-being.

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Name two (2) types of outpatient centers offered by McAlister Institute.

Teen Recovery Centers, Women's Recovery Centers, Regional Recovery Centers. 

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How long is the distance for the Walk for Sobriety?

5K or 3.1 miles. 

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When was McAlister Institute founded?

1977

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How do individualized treatment planning and relapse prevention work together to support long-term recovery?

Individualized treatment planning tailors care to each person’s needs, while relapse prevention helps individuals maintain recovery by managing triggers and preventing return to substance use.

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Name two (2) McAlister Institute Residential Programs.

Kiva Women's Detox, Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children, New Connections, Adult Detox.

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How often is the Walk for Sobriety held?

Annually. 

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What McAlister program is one of the nation's first treatment programs allowing mothers to live with their children.

Kiva.

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Why might combining counseling, life skills training, and re-entry support be important for successful recovery outcomes?

Combining these services supports emotional healing, builds practical skills for daily life and work, and helps individuals successfully transition back into their community, increasing the chances of sustained recovery.

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A pregnant woman needs short-term detox support and wants to transition into residential treatment afterward. Which program is the best fit, and why?

Kiva Women's Detox 

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What is the Walk for Sobriety impact?

The Walk raises awareness about substance use disorders and the importance for accessible treatment.

It strengthens community connection through shared stories, support, and encouragement.

Generates funding for our programs. 

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What is the number of programs that we have?

23

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