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Overview

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Riverside County Latino Commission Michael’s Youth Home for Boys provides culturally sensitive, Spanish-speaking residential substance use care for teen boys ages 13–17. The program size is small, allowing for focused attention for each client. Treatment plans include individual, group, and family therapy, as well as mentorship and peer support. Teens stay in a home-like environment, and a sliding fee scale is offered to make care more accessible for families.

Address

43485 Hollyhock Street
Indio, CA 92201

Directions

Ages Served

  • Youth (Ages 12-17)

Genders Accepted

  • Male

Languages Served

  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adolescents

Residential Care for Teen Boys

Michael’s Youth Home for Boys is a small-size adolescent residential substance use program in Indio, California, operated by the Riverside County Latino Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services. Serving boys ages 13–17, the program offers a 30–45 day stay in a home-style environment. The Commission’s mission focuses on expanding access to substance use and mental health services for the local community, including Latino and migrant farmworker families, and Michael’s Youth Home is one of Riverside County’s only Spanish-speaking residential options for teens.

Age-Appropriate Treatment for Substance Use

Before treatment begins, teens receive a substance use assessment and, when needed, screening or a full medical history and physical exam. The program is designed for young people whose substance use and related symptoms are making it hard to function at home, in school, or in the community. Michael’s Youth Home offers individual and group counseling, substance use education, and HIV education and early intervention. Treatment incorporates evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-specific therapy, motivational interviewing, and 12-step-oriented support, along with relapse prevention counseling to help teens recognize triggers and plan for high-risk situations.

Family Involvement and Skills For Daily Life

Family participation is a core part of the program. Parents and caregivers can engage in family counseling and education about substance use, which can make it easier to support a teen’s recovery once they return home. Through the broader Riverside County Latino Commission, families may also be connected to additional services such as parenting support or school-related resources. Within the residential setting, social skills development, life skills training, and mentoring help teens practice healthier communication and daily routines.

Access and Ongoing Support

Riverside County Latino Commission offers sliding-scale fees for low-income families, which can make residential care more reachable for households with limited financial resources. Transportation assistance helps ensure teens can consistently get to care. The program can connect teens to outpatient and aftercare services through other Commission programs once residential treatment ends.

Cost and Insurance


Financial Assistance

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

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Short-term residential

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Other Conditions Treated

  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma

Amenities and Experiences

Activities

  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Settings

  • City
  • Desert

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • For-profit
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- 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.

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