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Desert Willow Wellness

Palm Springs, CA

SAMHSA Verified Detox Inpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Detox · Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Palm Springs, CA · Accepts Private · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Desert Willow Wellness: (561) 678-4267

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About Desert Willow Wellness

Located in Palm Springs, California, Desert Willow Wellness offers a boutique environment for clients to recover from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions through detox, residential treatment, and aftercare planning. Desert Willow Wellness takes a personalized approach in a tranquil desert setting, providing a peaceful space for clients to begin their recovery journey.
Their treatment combines therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with peer support and holistic options such as yoga, meditation, sound healing, and art therapy. This balanced approach helps clients heal both emotionally and physically while focusing on long-term growth and well-being.
Clients stay in a modern, comfortable home with private or shared rooms and bathrooms. Gourmet, chef-prepared meals are served daily, and the facility includes indoor lounges, outdoor relaxation spaces such as a pool and putting green, and scenic desert views. Travel support is available to help clients arrive safely and stress-free from out of town.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, detoxification.

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
Detox · Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential, Residential detoxification, Short-term residential
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Medications used
Buprenorphine with naloxone, Naltrexone (oral)
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

2950 Ranchero Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Facility direct line

(561) 678-4267

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Desert Willow Wellness accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (561) 678-4267 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 Willow Wellness offer?
This facility offers: Detox, Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential, Residential detoxification, Short-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Detoxification, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Desert Willow Wellness have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families.
What therapy methods does Desert Willow Wellness use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Desert Willow Wellness?
Call the facility directly at (561) 678-4267 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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