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California Behavioral Health

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Tucked away in a quiet Cathedral City suburb, California Behavioral Health is a luxury drug and alcohol addiction treatment center. Incorporating trauma-informed care, the facility offers medical detox and residential programs with stays ranging from 14 to 90 days. Clients reside in private suites with en suite bathrooms, enjoy chef-prepared meals with dietary accommodations, and have access to an outdoor pool, fitness center, and lounge. Treatment combines evidence-based therapies and medications for addiction treatment with holistic options like equine therapy, yoga, massage, and meditation, to ensure physical and emotional wellness.

Address

37066 Bankside Drive
Cathedral City, CA 92234

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Seniors
  • Young adults

Dual-Diagnosis and Detox Care

California Behavioral Health addresses both substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Care begins with medically supervised detox when needed and continues with therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and medications for addiction treatment (MAT). Programs typically run with flexible stays ranging from 14 to 90 days, allowing time for both stabilization and deeper recovery work.

Whole-Person, Non-12-Step Approach

The facility’s philosophy centers on treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. Clients can access holistic therapies including equine therapy, yoga, meditation, massage, art therapy, and fitness. By combining evidence-based care with non-12-step facilitation, California Behavioral Health supports both emotional healing and long-term lifestyle change, helping clients build coping skills and healthier routines for life after treatment.

Restorative Desert Setting and Amenities

The center offers a calm suburban environment with views of nearby mountains for hiking. Each client has a private suite with an en-suite bathroom, complemented by chef-prepared meals and dietary accommodations. Shared amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, library, and outdoor lounge. Wi-Fi and flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay connected to work, blending privacy with functionality in a restorative setting.

Inclusive and Supportive Care

California Behavioral Health welcomes adults across stages of life, including young adults, midlife professionals, older adults, and LGBTQ+ clients. Family therapy helps strengthen relationships, while discharge planning, relapse prevention, and re-entry support prepare clients for life beyond residential care.

Client Reviews

Clients often describe California Behavioral Health as a supportive, professional place that helps them make lasting changes. Many highlight the staff’s care, the comfortable setting, and the strong mix of therapy, outings, and aftercare support.

  • Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Reviewers consistently praise the team for being compassionate, attentive, and genuinely invested in client success. "The staff was both caring and professional!"
  • Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Many clients credit the program with turning their lives around, offering effective therapy and practical coping skills. Some note continued aftercare and check-ins as a major strength. "I did a 180 change in my life, I believe in myself now."
  • Facility & Environment (85% positive): The residential setting is often described as clean, safe, and comfortable, with private rooms and welcoming common areas. Several mention the chef-prepared meals and recreational activities as making the stay feel restorative. "Private, clean accommodations that did not require you to share your room."
  • Support & Community: Clients note making friends, feeling welcomed by peers, and having opportunities for group outings that show recovery can also be enjoyable. "We got to go on many fun outings too to see that we can have fun sober."
  • Access & Process: Admissions are described as smooth and straightforward, with some clients noting appreciation for the independence built into the program and the encouragement to take ownership of recovery.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Health Net
  • Highmark
  • Humana
  • MHN
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • First Health
  • GEHA
  • HealthPartners
  • Magellan
  • TriWest
  • Other Private Insurance
  • IHS-funded
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Domestic violence support
  • Help with transportation
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Basketball court
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking trails
  • Pool
  • Massage
  • Gourmet meals
  • Access to nature
  • Dietary accommodations
  • Equine therapy
  • Healthy meals
  • In-house chef
  • Library or reading room
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge
  • Vegan-friendly

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Bathroom essentials
  • Coffee maker & tea
  • Internet access
  • Outdoor space
  • Private bathroom
  • Private rooms
  • Sofa
  • TV

Activities

  • AA/NA Meetings
  • Art therapy
  • Games
  • Secular meetings
  • Yoga
  • Animal-assisted therapy
  • Fitness activities
  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Hiking
  • Offsite outings

Settings

  • City
  • Desert
  • Mountain

Policies

  • Allows cell phones
  • Allows internet access
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

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Reviews and Ratings

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  • CBH offers private rooms and weekly outings to beautiful locations.
  • The counselors and staff are competent, friendly, and dedicated.
  • The program is successful and provides solid recovery help.
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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

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