Empower Wellness Institute of Nevada
Overview
Residential treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns in a home-like desert setting, with possible couples accommodations. The facility also offers optional Christian support and a focus on fitness and nutrition. Chef-prepared meals, nutrition support, and regular gym visits are integrated into care. The facility primarily accepts private pay and cash pay, with select commercial insurance reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Ages Served
- Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Adults (Ages 26-64)
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
Genders Accepted
- Female
- Male
Languages Served
- English
Treatment
- Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
- Long-term residential
- Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
- Outpatient detoxification
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Residential detoxification
- Short-term residential
Special Programs
- Service members
- Adult men
- Adult women
- Court referrals
- Military families
- Past domestic violence
- Past sexual abuse
- Past trauma
- Mental health disorders
- HIV/AIDS
- Veterans
- Pain management
- Seniors
- Young adults
Who is this facility a good fit for?
Best fit if: Adults who are seeking residential treatment for substance use alongside mental or behavioral health concerns; want a treatment program with a home-like feel; want a program with a focus on fitness and nutrition; are looking for a program with optional Christian support; couples who are interested in potentially sharing a room and undergoing treatment together.
Not a fit if: Adults who are seeking luxury facilities; may be uncomfortable with a program that integrates Christian support, even if it is optional.
What to expect
Developing your care plan
- Individualized care: Treatment plans consider the needs and history of each client as well as their goals and next steps that can help them meet those goals.
- A variety of approaches: Care plans emphasize various approaches to treatment, including therapeutic support and guided conversations, group programming, and family communication when appropriate.
- Other skills: Other skills that are integrated into care plans include practical coping tools, life-skills support, and relapse-prevention planning.
Who you will meet with
- Treatment team: The treatment team may include a range of professionals offering support and guidance for clients in residential treatment.
Typical schedule
- Therapeutic support: Clients may participate in various types of therapeutic programming, including group work, recovery education, relapse prevention, and life-skills support.
- Wellness activities: Fitness and gym visits are integrated into regular programming, and clients can enjoy downtime in shared residential and outdoor spaces. Nutrition support and chef-prepared meals are also offered.
- Optional spiritual support: Optional Christian-based spiritual support is available, including biblical encouragement, prayer, and faith-based recovery conversations.
Living experiences and amenities
- Comfortable home-like environment: Clients have access to comfortable shared spaces both indoors and outdoors, a kitchenette with coffee and tea available, and a relaxation lounge.
- Downtime: In their free time, clients can use the hot tub or massage chair, visit the gym, take in the desert surroundings, or relax in communal spaces.
- Couples treatment: In some cases, couples who are seeking treatment together may be able to a share room. However, this is not guaranteed and depends on room availability and clinical fit.
Aftercare
- Planning for what comes next: The program focuses on planning for what comes next, integrating life-skills support and relapse-prevention education throughout treatment.
- Coordination for continued care: When appropriate, the care team helps coordinate continued care for clients, which may include family communication.
Facility transparency
- Verified by Start Your Recovery: On August 12, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.
Cost and Insurance
Insurance Accepted
- TriWest
- Other Private Insurance
Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.
Financial Assistance
- Does not offer Free
- Does not offer Payment assistance
- Does not offer Sliding fee scale
Treatment
Treatment Setting
- Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
- Long-term residential
- Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
- Outpatient detoxification
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Residential detoxification
- Short-term residential
Treatment Approaches
- 12-step program support
- Anger control support
- Brief intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Community reinforcement plus vouchers
- Incentive-based therapy
- Matrix Model program
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention support
- Substance use counseling
- Trauma-focused counseling
Additional Support and Services
- Case management support
- Domestic violence support
- Help with transportation
- Mental health support
- Social skills training
- Suicide prevention support
Counseling and Education
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- General health education services
- Group therapy
- Hepatitis education and support
- HIV/AIDS education and support
- Job training and educational support
- One-on-one counseling
- Substance use education
- Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
Transition Support
- Discharge and next steps planning
- Ongoing recovery care
- Overdose prevention and naloxone education
- Post-discharge follow-up
Testing & Pre-Treatment
- Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
- Community outreach and support
- Comprehensive health checkup
- Intervention and education support
- Mental health assessment
- Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use assessment
- Temporary support for clients
- Tobacco use assessment
- Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use screening
Amenities and Experiences
Amenities
- Access to nature
- Relaxation lounge
Room Amenities
- Coffee maker & tea
- Desk
- Kitchenette
- Outdoor space
- Sofa
Activities
- AA/NA Meetings
- Fitness activities
- Job training
- Life skills workshops
- Spiritual or faith-based services
Settings
- Desert
Policies
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
- Vaping allowed in designated areas
Ownership Type
- For-profit
Quality and Trust
SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
This is a federal certification for programs that offer medication like methadone or buprenorphine to treat opioid addiction. It means the center is legally approved to provide this care, follows strict safety rules, and combines medication with counseling to support long-term recovery.
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