Desert Comprehensive Treatment Center
1330 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Michaels House
Also known as Outpatient Center
Address: 515 North Palm Canyon Drive, Building H, Palm Springs, CA 92262 · Map
Phone: (610) 768-3302
Intake: (888) 980-4321
Website: michaelshouse.com
About Michaels House
Set in the lively, picturesque setting of Palm Springs, Michael’s House has spent more than 30 years providing a wide range of care for people dealing with addiction and related mental health issues. Their treatment spans every stage of recovery, beginning with detox and continuing through the shift into sober living homes, where residents can move toward greater independence. Using approaches grounded in research, they support patients in building stable, lasting recovery, regardless of where they are in their personal process.
At Michael’s House, the focus is on helping each person feel valued and supported through an individualized plan. The center understands that no two journeys are the same, so the team meets patients at their current starting point without judgment. Alongside evidence-based therapies, patients may also participate in restorative activities such as yoga and time spent outdoors, which help them better understand addiction and address any co-occurring emotional or psychological challenges. Michael’s House also includes family involvement to strengthen the support network surrounding the patient.
When it’s time to leave structured care, patients can do so with confidence, knowing a caring community is ready to help during the next chapter. Their sober living options are designed to provide a smooth transition, with access to 24/7 support when needed. Residents have the chance to form meaningful connections, develop practical life skills, and stay actively linked to the treatment process.
Comfort and healing are central to the experience at Michael’s House. In the stunning environment of Palm Springs, patients are supported by a thoughtful, calming setting that encourages recovery to feel both safe and motivating. The city’s mid-century character and the dramatic rise of the San Jacinto mountains create a backdrop that blends serenity with inspiration. With hiking trails nearby and abundant California sunshine, the location offers the ideal atmosphere for reflection, growth, and healing.
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Partial hospitalization/day treatment
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment
- Medications used
- Aripiprazole · Brexpiprazole · Cariprazine · Lurasidone · Olanzapine · Paliperidone · Quetiapine · Risperidone · Ziprasidone · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
- Treatment approaches
- Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
- Special programs
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients with HIV or AIDS · Clients who have experienced trauma
- Ages accepted
- Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · U.S. Department of VA funds
- Ownership
- Private for-profit organization
- Other services
- Family psychoeducation · Case management service
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Detox · Residential Rehab · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Benzodiazepines · Chronic Relapse · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Heroin · Marijuana · Methamphetamine
- Conditions treated
- Codependency
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Adventure Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Equine Therapy · Introduction to the 12 Step Program · Meditation & Mindfulness · Mindfulness Therapy · Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy · Trauma-Specific Therapy
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Experiential · Individual Treatment · Twelve Step
- Who it serves
- Executives · LGBTQ+ · Men · Men and Women · Midlife Adults · Mild Disabilities · Older Adults · Pregnant Women · Women
- Aftercare
- Aftercare App · Alumni Events & Get-Togethers · Alumni Reunions · Drug Screening · Medication Assistance · Outpatient Treatment · Private, Online Alumni Groups · Relapse Prevention Planning · Return Visits
- Amenities
- Access to Nature · Airport Transfers · Business Center · Chef-prepared Meals · Fitness Center · Gourmet Dining · Hot Tub · Internet Access · Pool
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask Michaels House
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by California. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Michaels House
Michaels House reports accepting Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Self-pay. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your California Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Palm Springs
Measured from the population center of Riverside County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Hemet, about 7.3 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Hemet, about 7.3 miles (10 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: San Jacinto, about 2.8 miles (25 within 25 miles)
See the Riverside County treatment map, methadone clinics near Riverside County and Suboxone doctors near Riverside County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Michaels House offer?
Michaels House reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Michaels House accept insurance?
It reports accepting Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Michaels House located?
515 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Palm Springs?
From the center of Riverside County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Hemet, about 7.3 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.