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Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center California Area Indian Health Service

Hemet, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Hemet, CA · Serves adolescents.

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About Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center California Area Indian Health Service

Youth wellness center offering comprehensive substance use and mental health services, vocational training, family counseling, and integrated primary care.

Indian health services. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling
Age groups
Children/Adolescents
Special populations
Adolescents
Medications used
Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Clonidine, Medication for mental disorders, Nicotine replacement, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Facility operation
Indian Health Services, Federal Government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; No payment accepted

Contact & Location

Address

39990 Faure Road, Hemet, CA 92544

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Facility direct line

915-708-4019

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center California Area Indian Health Service accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 915-708-4019 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other CA centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center California Area Indian Health Service offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center California Area Indian Health Service have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adolescents.
What therapy methods does Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center California Area Indian Health Service use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling.
How do I start treatment at Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center California Area Indian Health Service?
Call the facility directly at 915-708-4019 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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