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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Desert Hope
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Addiction treatment is an investment in your – or loved one’s – health and happiness. At Desert Hope Treatment Center, we accept most types of private (non-government) insurance and are constantly working to expand treatment access for those in need.
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1-on-1 Counseling
Customized Treatment Plans
Medically Assisted Detox
Private Rooms Available
About Desert Hope
Desert Hope Treatment Center is part of the American Addictions Centers family, a nationwide provider of addiction treatment that has been providing high-quality addiction care since 2013. Desert Hope Treatment Center’s full continuum of care includes medical detox and residential treatment, as well as various forms of outpatient treatment. They also offer specialized care for veterans and first responders, trauma survivors and LBGTQ+ clients. Treatment at Desert Hope focuses on the individual's specific needs and addresses any co-occurring mental health conditions contributing to addiction.
Comprehensive Treatment for Each Client
Desert Hope’s range of evidence-based treatments includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, drug education, and group and individual therapy. They offer traditional 12-Step programs and groups, plus alternative meetings like SMART programming. Expert staff dedicated to helping clients find recovery from addiction lead all programs and therapies.
A Well-Known Program
Situated in Las Vegas, Desert Hope is a sizable, prestigious addiction treatment facility with private and semi-private lodging options. The Desert Hope property has a fitness center, a meditation walking path, garden, dining area, music room, and various fountain features across their beautiful property. Men and women reside separately and may attend several gender-separate group therapies.
Insurance Accepted
Desert Hope is accredited by the Joint Commission and accepts most major insurances, including TRICARE, Health Plan of Nevada, and Silver Summit Healthplan. They’re ranked as one of the top three rehab centers in Las Vegas by Three Best Rated, and recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center Facility, a reflection of their expertise in substance use treatment.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy:Addiction treatment is an investment in your – or loved one’s – health and happiness. At Desert Hope Treatment Center, we accept most types of private (non-government) insurance and are constantly working to expand treatment access for those in need.
Humana
With roots in the health field dating back to 1961, Humana is a trusted insurance provider that proudly serves over 20 million Americans.
Optum
Part of UnitedHealth Group, providing care to over 165,000 people worldwide.
Medicaid
Signed into law through the Social Security Act in 1965, Medicaid is a United States government program that offers health insurance to those with limited income.
Tricare
Providing health care programs that reinforce, maintain, and sustain good health for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families globally.
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A Range of Treatments
Recognizing no two clients are alike in their treatment needs, Desert Hope provides a range of treatments. Customized treatment plans may include various levels of care (detox, residential, outpatient, sober living, and more), evidence-based therapies, specialized programs, 12-Step programming, or alternative 12-Step care like SMART programming. A combination of approaches and therapies helps ensure every client gets the tailored treatment they need.
Care for Veterans And First Responders
Desert Hope has a specialized program for Veterans and first responders, catering to the unique backgrounds and needs of each group. This program, called Salute to Recovery, helps clients work through issues such as post-traumatic stress, grief, loss, and hypervigilance.
Desirable Amenities
Clients at Desert Hope will go through treatment in comfort, with access to outdoor recreational activities, a gym, mindfulness spaces, and 3 chef-prepared meals per day. Desert Hope allows access to technology after a mandatory blackout period at the start of treatment. Elective-style scheduling mimics collegiate schedules, with clients having the ability to choose elective groups outside their core treatment groups.
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Center Overview
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Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Veterans
Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.
Treatment Focus
This center treats primary substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Treatment
Specializations
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
Treatment Services
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
Strengths-Based
Providers using a strengths-based philosophy focus on the positive traits of their patients, creating a positive feedback loop that grows confidence.
Strengths-Based
Providers using a strengths-based philosophy focus on the positive traits of their patients, creating a positive feedback loop that grows confidence.
Strengths-Based
Providers using a strengths-based philosophy focus on the positive traits of their patients, creating a positive feedback loop that grows confidence.
Gender-Specific
Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
Trauma-Specific Therapy
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.
Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.
Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Twelve Step Facilitation
12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.
Conditions We Treat
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Psychedelics
Hallucinogenic drugs—like LSD—cause euphoria and increased sensory experiences. When abused, they can lead to depression and psychosis.
Aftercare
Experience
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
LGBTQ group
Group therapy unites LGBTQ+ patients in a safe and culturally competent setting, encouraging peer support under the expert leadership of a therapist.
First Responders Program
Paramedics, police officers, firefighters, and others join in a specific First Responders program, usually focused on trauma, grief, and work-life balance.
Activities
Off-Site Activities
Off-Site Amenities
Professional Staff
C.J. Jemison
Counselor III
M.S., PSY, LADC-S, LADC, CPC-I
Jonathan Sprecher
Director of Nursing
RN
Kristin Berg
Director of Admissions
MS, LADC
Dawn McCallum
Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance
BA, MA, LPC
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Testimonial
If you want to get clean and sober this is the place to do it. Medical is top notch, Doctors and Nurses know their Detox. Everyone is committed to patient success. Plenty of groups and learning materials to help you get a fresh start.
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