Hemet, CA 92544
Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center – California Area Indian Health Service provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at in Hemet, California. It is a tribal provider. The California Area Indian Health Service program is operated by Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center.
Patients can access residential (inpatient) treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine.
For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds, Medicaid, private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Payment assistance may be available, so ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children/adolescents. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients who have experienced sexual abuse, and clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence.
Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center – California Area Indian Health Service is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
| Licensing & accreditation | The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents |
| Operated by | Indian Health Services, Federal Government |
Hemet, CA 92544
Facility's own contact915-708-4019 · ihs.gov/california/index.cfm/yrtc-project
Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center – California Area Indian Health Service lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center – California Area Indian Health Service accepts government funding for substance use treatment, ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicaid, private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center – California Area Indian Health Service does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
Yes. Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center – California Area Indian Health Service reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center – California Area Indian Health Service accepts children/adolescents. Specialized groups include adolescents, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients who have experienced sexual abuse, clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center – California Area Indian Health Service directly at 915-708-4019. To compare Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center – California Area Indian Health Service with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center – California Area Indian Health Service.
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