Riverside University – Palm Springs Family Care

Set throughout the Inland Empire, Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is a general health care system, which includes treatment for mental health and substance use disorders in residential or outpatient programs. They are accredited by both the Joint Commission and CARF.RUHS' Palm Springs Family Care Center also goes by the names "Palm Springs Community Health Center" and "Palm Desert SAPT Clinic Palm Springs". AccessibilityTheir Palm Springs Family Care Center operates outpatient treatment on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.They also operate express care on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.AvailibilityThe clinic operates its outpatient services weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.They also do express care weekdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.EligibilityTheir programs cater to children, transitional age youth (16-25), midlife adults, and older adults 60+, offering tailored interventions for clients in each age group. Notably, RUHS emphasizes early intervention through initiatives like the Set-4-School program for children aged 0-5, recognizing the critical importance of early developmental support. RUHS can visit clients at home, especially older adults. They also have special programming for pregnant and parent women and individuals in the criminal justice system.To make treatment more accessible, RUHS offers translation services for all its programs, including translation into American Sign Language (ASL). They welcome children up to 5 to come to treatment with their parents or guardians. All RUHS facilities, including their Hemet Family Care Center, are wheelchair accessible.Treatment PhilosophyRUHS adopts a "whatever-it-takes" philosophy, providing personalized support that includes therapy, housing assistance, and daily life skills training to help individuals achieve stability and long-term recovery. They use medication support, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), multidimensional family therapy (MDFT), and coordination with primary care doctors to deliver the best treatment for each client.Treatment InformationClients can access their treatment notes during and after care by using the MyChart app.