Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center - California Area Indian Health Service
Overview
Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center near Hemet, CA offers compassionate, culturally rooted inpatient treatment for American Indian/Alaska Native youth through the Indian Health Service (IHS). Blending evidence-based care with indigenous healing practices, the program supports teens in reconnecting with themselves in a safe, welcoming setting.
Ages Served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)
Genders Accepted
- Female
- Male
Languages Served
- English
Treatment
- Long-term residential
Special Programs
- Adolescents
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Long-Term Addiction Treatment for Indigenous Youth
This government-funded treatment center provides long-term, 24-hour inpatient treatment for American Indian and Alaska Native adolescents ages 12–17 with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Youth are referred when outpatient services are not sufficient. The average length of stay is 120 days, allowing time for stabilization and engagement in structured care.
Culturally Centered, Evidence-Based Services
Treatment includes trauma-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, and family counseling. Cultural components are incorporated with the support of local Tribal partners, in alignment with the center’s mission to provide care that reflects the traditions of the communities served.
Academic Support Integrated into Recovery Structure
Youth continue their education through a virtual curriculum coordinated by a licensed teacher. Transcripts from Sherman Indian High School are awarded at discharge for coursework completed during treatment. A five-level system helps youth track progress in treatment and school, with increasing responsibilities and privileges. Aftercare planning is included to support continuity of care after discharge.
Campus-Like Setting for Structure and Connection
The campus-style environment includes modern amenities designed for youth, such as an art room, gymnasium, weight room, and music/TV room. Outdoor spaces include a basketball court, walking path, and a recreation field. Youth also have access to a cultural building and can participate in supervised recreational activities as part of the treatment program.
Cost and Insurance
Cost
$$ - Moderate Cost Facility
Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.
Financial Assistance
- Does offer Free
- Does not offer Payment assistance
- Does not offer Sliding fee scale
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Treatment
Treatment Setting
- Long-term residential
Treatment Approaches
- Anger control support
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Incentive-based therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention support
- Substance use counseling
- Trauma-focused counseling
Additional Support and Services
- Case management support
- Mental health support
- Social skills training
Counseling and Education
- 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
- Hepatitis B testing
- Hepatitis C testing
- Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
- Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
- Testing for HIV
- Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Tuberculosis screening
- Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
Amenities and Experiences
Amenities
- Basketball court
- Access to nature
- Healthy meals
- Outdoor relaxation lounge
- Walking paths
Room Amenities
- Air conditioned rooms
- Housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Outdoor space
- Shared bathroom
- TV
- Shared room options
Activities
- Art therapy
- Games
- Movies
- Music therapy
- Fitness activities
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Job training
- Life skills workshops
- Offsite outings
- Spiritual or faith-based services
Settings
- Desert
Policies
- No smoking allowed
- No vaping allowed
Ownership Type
- Government (Federal)
- Indian Health Services
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