Michael's House Treatment Center

Who is this facility a good fit for?

• Best fit if: Adults who need 24/7 residential care for substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns; want on-site withdrawal management (detox); LGBTQIA+ individuals; veterans; prefer a mix of clinical and experiential therapies; have private insurance, TRICARE, or can self-pay.
• Not a fit if: Those who need acute, hospital-level treatment; prefer outpatient-only or self-directed care; want a non-12-step recovery approach; are unwilling to participate in structured group and individual therapy; have Medicaid, Medicare, or are uninsured and unable to self-pay.

What to expect

Typical schedule

• Groups and peer activities: In the morning, clients gather for a community meeting. Days consist of a mix of group therapy, education sessions, recovery discussions, and peer community activities. Twelve-step meetings are woven throughout treatment.
• Evidence-based therapies: Approaches used by clinicians include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and trauma therapy.
• Holistic complements: Clients practice mindfulness and yoga and participate in recreation therapy and expressive arts such as art and music.
• Evenings and downtime: Evenings are time for relaxation, connecting with peers, and calling loved ones on the facility phone, if desired. Clients may be allowed to check their personal smartphones a couple times per week.
• PRIDE program: This program offers an inclusive, culturally informed recovery path for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Therapy sessions led by trained clinicians include explorations of identity, stigma, and discrimination.
• Veteran’s recovery track: Clinicians provide veterans with dedicated care, helping them to address issues such as readjusting to civilian life and service-related trauma. Peers who have been through similar challenges work together in groups to help each other heal.

Developing your care plan

• Frequent check-ins: Clients have one-on-one meetings with therapists and psychiatrists on a regular basis. This allows staff to keep an eye on progress — physical, emotional, and mental — as well as how engaged clients are with their treatment plans.
• Reassessment: Through what care staff learn in their interactions with clients, treatment plans can be adjusted as needed to make sure things are aligned with clients’ requirements and goals.

Who you will meet with

• Licensed therapists: Work with clients at least twice each week. This allows for deep exploration of clients’ background, reasons for their substance use, and what therapies may help them the most.
• Medical staff: Provide 24/7 monitoring and care throughout clients’ stay. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) can be prescribed when needed to ensure safety during withdrawal management, and to ease symptoms and cravings.
• Psychiatric specialists: Treat clients who have co-occurring mental health disorders and concerns. Psychiatric medication can be prescribed when appropriate.
• Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs): Support clients every day, helping with schedule navigation, making sure appointments are coordinated, and motivating clients to attend groups.

Living experiences and amenities

• Shared bedrooms: Living quarters are separated by gender and located in separate wings of the house. Clients share a bedroom with one roommate.
• Comfortable accommodations: The large, spacious home has a pool, hot tub, and shaded outdoor patios.
• Off-site activities: Staff take clients on hikes and provide transportation to a nearby fitness center for physical activity. Group meetings are sometimes held outdoors among nature.
• Visitation: Once clients complete the withdrawal management phase, loved ones can visit. Family visits are coordinated with a therapist and usually occur on Sundays, though exceptions can be made.

Aftercare

• Step-down continuum: Michael’s House offers outpatient programs at a nearby facility. These include partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP). Staff can help clients transition to outpatient care after they finish the residential stage.
• Alumni support: An alumni program is offered to help former clients stay in touch and keep each other accountable long-term through events, support meetings, and online groups.

Pre-Admissions Experience

We conducted a series of pre-admissions calls, the most recent on June 9, 2026, to evaluate response time, transparency, and patient experience.

When we reached out to Michael’s House, the admissions team was responsive and empathetic. They walked us through typical daily schedules, therapy structure, and client activities. The conversation felt detailed and transparent, with clear explanations around cost and policies.

Client Reviews

Reviews often describe supportive staff, meaningful recovery progress, and a strong sense of community. Reviewers often highlight the program’s detox, residential treatment, alumni support, and experiential activities as helpful parts of their recovery experience.

• Staff & Care Experience (90% positive): Many reviewers mention counselors, therapists, resident counselors, nurses, kitchen staff, and alumni staff as caring, patient, respectful, and personally invested in clients’ recovery. “The staff is extremely supportive and helpful.”
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Many clients describe Michael’s House as helping them build recovery tools, address substance use and mental health concerns, and feel more prepared for sobriety after treatment. “Michael’s House saved my life.”
• Support & Community (95% positive): Reviewers often describe the community as warm, welcoming, and encouraging, with peers and alumni support playing an important role in helping clients feel less alone. “This is a real community.”
• Facility & Environment (90% positive): Many reviewers mention a comfortable and welcoming environment with mountain views, outdoor space, meals, a pool, and a home-like feel. Several also praised the food and kitchen staff. “The facility is clean and modern with beautiful desert scenery.”
• Access & Process (75% positive): Several clients appreciated help with insurance, IOP, alumni support, and next-step planning. A few reviewers noted concerns about administrative processes or transition planning.

Facility Transparency

• Verified by Start Your Recovery: On June 10, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.
• Pre-Admissions Experience Evaluation: Most recent call conducted on June 9, 2026.