Michael's House

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Michael's House is nationally recognized for providing effective drug rehab and alcohol rehab treatment for individuals and families suffering from the disease of alcoholism, substance abuse as well as co-occurring disorders. Our two rehab centers, The Treatment Center for Men and the Residential Retreat, are nestled in the Foothills of the magnificent San Jacinto Mountains in Palm Springs, California. Our residential rehabilitation center and extended care facilities offer Drug Rehab, alcohol rehab, and Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment in tranquil hacienda style desert retreats that reflect our holistic philosophy of care.

Michael's House provides a simple, brief admission process to determine the length and type of addiction treatment and mental health treatment appropriate for each person’s needs. We consider each individual's current situation and their history, including: types of illnesses, overall condition, life skills needed and personal goals, to ensure an optimal recovery.

If you need assistance with a caring, supportive intervention, our admissions staff can assist you in motivating your loved one to seek treatment. Some insurance is accepted and many payment options are available. Our call center can help you determine which program and payment plan is most appropriate for you, call 24 hours a day .

When you, a loved one, or a client is sick and dealing with the diseases of addiction and/or mental illness, getting help is critical. The decision about whether to seek alcohol rehab or drug rehab is very important and is an essential part of beginning recovery. Do you or a loved one need help? Our Call Center is available 24 hours a day to answer your questions and help with the admissions process. You may also send a confidential e-mail or have a secure, private Live Chat with a representative.

We understand alcohol and drug addiction, drug rehab, and emotional and psychological conditions that can lead to despair, anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide. We are here to help you. We are experts who care.

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The Treatment Center for Men

The Treatment Center for Men was founded 18 years ago to address the critical gap faced by men facing addiction who need special assistance in their recovery. The Treatment Center for Men is a private and exclusive nationally recognized and CARF accredited drug and alcohol treatment center. For men who need a more intensive and longer-term rehab program to ensure long-term abstinence, the Extended Care Program offers more time to heal, learn, and adjust to a new life in recovery. This treatment program of additional structure, focused attention, and safety is for chemically dependent and dually diagnosed men aged 18 and over. Every treatment plan at Michael's House is tailored for that individual's specific needs, begins with a 60-day stay, and can be extended according to each client's situation.

Michael's House for Men is an intimate, tranquil, hacienda-style retreat that provides a beautiful, comfortable, and safe environment for recovery. The peaceful foothills of Mount San Jacinto, in Palm Springs, California, provide an ideal location for men seeking a private, single-sex drug and alcohol rehab environment where they may build a foundation of recovery in an atmosphere of complete safety and confidentiality.

Residential Retreat at Michael's House

The Residential Retreat Program offers men and women, age 18 and over, an integrated in-patient treatment program serving persons with co-occurring conditions as well as drug and alcohol rehab. Our staff is specially trained in the The Foundations Treatment Model to address the complex needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders and addictions issues. The Retreat offers social setting Detox (detoxification services) and individualized integrated services for individuals with addictive and/or mental health conditions. Treatment at Michael's House includes introduction to 12-step principles, daily group and individual therapy, and life skills classes. Residential program participants enjoy delicious and nutritious food, an exercise weight room, meditation and quiet time, daily recreational opportunities, and other healthful and fun leisure activities. Nestled in the San Jacinto mountain range with breath taking views of the desert, the resort atmosphere offers safety and privacy while going through the detoxification process as well as beginning to address issues surrounding alcoholism, drug addiction, and co-occurring disorders.

Drug Rehab

Drug Rehabilitation is an important part of the process of recovering from addiction to drugs, alcohol and co-occurring disorders. In addition to discontinuing drug use and stabilizing mental disorders, treatment helps individuals establish a foundation of recovery and begin to function effectively in their families, workplaces, and communities.

While in treatment, individuals learn about addiction, recovery, and the dangers of relapse while simultaneously confronting misunderstandings about self, others, and their environment. A drug rehabilitation center like Michael's House helps individual’s make important lifestyle changes, manage feelings, develop tools for coping, and learn skills instrumental in successful abstinence. Our drug rehab centers also teach individuals to identify the warning signs for drug and alcohol relapse and design effective strategies for preventing a relapse. Statistics show that without a solid plan to avoid or handle addiction triggers, patients often relapse into the behavior that brought them to the drug rehab facility.

For many drug addicts and alcoholics, success is a direct function of the amount of assistance they receive during their rehabilitation program. Those who remain in a drug rehab center longer than three months usually have better results than those who spend less time there. Research conducted over the last 25 years demonstrates that drug rehabilitation centers work to reduce an individual's drug use as well as prevent the potential commission of crimes by drug abusers. Research has also shown that those who have successfully completed a drug rehab program are more likely to secure employment.

For most individuals, an inpatient residential drug rehab program is the best option for successful recovery. Research indicates that inpatient drug rehab is the most successful kind of care for those who have had multiple unsuccessful attempts at recovery through outpatient treatment. Those who have abused drugs or alcohol heavily for years may have even more difficulty quitting. An individual in this category may be best served by attending a long-term inpatient alcohol and drug rehab program like our Extended Care Program. A drug rehab center's ability to handle all types of drug addiction is critical. At Michael's House we understand how to detox and treat specific drug addictions such as: methamphetamine addiction, marijuana addiction, heroin addiction, cocaine addiction, xanax abuse, and prescription medication abuse.

Alcohol Rehab

Effective alcohol rehabilitation programs provide a variety of services aimed at meeting the treatment goals and needs of the people they serve. At Michael's House, you or your loved one determines the pace for alcohol rehabilitation according to your (or your loved one's) readiness to recover or change. Alcohol rehab at Michael's House includes:
Development of relapse prevention skills, education about alcoholism, as well as information about other conditions that might be present, introduction to 12-Step principles, and identification of relapse triggers. Evaluation for medication treatments to control cravings or reduce withdrawal symptoms is recognized as a viable option and if a mental health condition is also present, medications might also be necessary to treat that condition.

Many alcohol rehab programs have historically strictly provided alcohol rehab without attention to other mental issues. However, given the impact of addiction on other life issues, it is no surprise that mental health complications are very common among those who participate in alcohol rehab programs. In fact, more than 44% of alcoholics have mental health complications prior to the onset of alcohol dependence and many others develop mood-related complications, such as depression and dysthymia, after the onset of the addiction. We now know the importance of alcohol rehab centers to incorporate mental health treatments in addition to alcohol rehab services and at Michael's House we know how to treat these co-occurring disorders.

Co-Occurring Disorders

The terms co-occurring disorders and dual-diagnosis describe a condition where a person is affected by both chemical dependency and an emotional or psychiatric illness. These terms (Co-occurring and dually diagnosed) are often used interchangeably with the terms co-morbidity, concurrent disorders, co-morbid disorders, and dual disorder. Individuals who experience a dual diagnosis often face a wide range of psychosocial issues and may experience more than two interacting illnesses. The treatment program at Michael's House is nationally recognized for integrative and evidence based methods that have produced proven results for individuals with addiction and mental health disorders, we are one of very few facilities that is prepared to deal effectively with co-occurring disorders.

Recent strides in research about mental health and addiction treatment tell us that more than half of the people affected by one condition (such as an addiction) are also affected by at least one other condition (such as an emotional condition), and vice versa. We also have learned that when all conditions are not treated at the same time (or one or more conditions is under-treated), recovery is far more difficult. Unfortunately, because many addiction treatment and mental health programs treat only one condition, many people are under-treated (or inappropriately treated). This means that drug addiction treatment (as well as mental health or alcoholism addiction treatment) is less likely to be effective, and relapse of one or both conditions is far more likely.

SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is the federal agency designated to oversee addiction treatment and mental health services facilities in the United States. Over recent years SAMHSA has increased its emphasis on and commitment to integrating mental health and addiction treatment to better serve the millions of underserved Americans affected by co-occurring emotional and addictive conditions.

For the most successful treatment experience, it is important that you or your loved one select a treatment provider that addresses all of your needs. As such, whether you are seeking services through an addiction treatment center (for drug addiction treatment or alcoholism addiction treatment) or through a mental health provider, ensure that they are committed to meeting all of your needs.

Treatment

Our treatment philosophy incorporates a variety of clinical components to create a comprehensive, integrative Treatment Program. The components of our integrated approach to alcohol and drug rehab include detox, individual therapy, and group therapy. Our drug rehab program is founded on The Foundations Treatment Model, which utilizes Motivational Interviewing methods and philosophies and recognizes Stages of Change in the recovery process.

Many drug rehab and alcohol rehab programs offer treatment that deals with addiction but not the other emotional and mental issues that the majority of individuals with substance abuse issues are also facing.

Up to 65.5% of individuals with substance abuse/dependency issues have at least one co-occurring mental disorder, and 51% of individuals with a mental disorder also have at least one co-occurring addictive disorder (Kessler, 1994).

Michael's House offers treatment for addictive disorders and co-occurring mental disorders together. Our evidence based, integrative methods have been proven more effective than traditional drug and alcohol treatment methods in a five-year research study using the Foundations Treatment Model.

At Michael's House we help people restore their lives by embracing a way of life based upon the 12-Step principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA). Our program is founded on The Foundations Treatment Model .