Desert Hope

Desert Hope provides a full continuum of substance abuse treatment, including medical detox, inpatient and residential treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and standard outpatient programming. This range allows individuals to begin at the appropriate level of care and transition through the program as their recovery progresses, all within a single treatment center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Yes. Desert Hope treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, with specific conditions including PTSD, depression, and anxiety addressed alongside substance use. The clinical approach includes Trauma-Informed Care, which is particularly relevant for individuals whose mental health and addiction recovery needs are closely connected.

Desert Hope specifically serves veterans, first responders, and court-ordered individuals. For veterans and active-duty military, the center accepts TRICARE as a payment method. The clinical framework includes Trauma-Informed Care, which is a meaningful fit for individuals from these communities whose service histories may intersect with their recovery needs.

Desert Hope's clinical programming includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, and Trauma-Informed Care. These methods are applied across the center's levels of care under the oversight of Medical Director Dr. Westbrook Kaplan, MD, and Clinical Director Ariann Chelli, LCSW.

Desert Hope accepts Medicaid, private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay or cash. TRICARE coverage makes the center accessible to veterans and active-duty military personnel in the Las Vegas area. Individuals with questions about their specific coverage should contact the center directly at (702) 545-6438.

Yes. Desert Hope operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The center can be reached by phone at (702) 545-6438 or by email at [email protected] at any time, which is particularly important for individuals and families navigating an urgent decision about entering treatment.

Desert Hope Treatment Center is located at 3441 South Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169, in Clark County. The facility serves adults in the Las Vegas area seeking residential treatment, outpatient programs, and the full range of addiction recovery services.

Medical detox is a supervised withdrawal management process that helps individuals safely clear substances from their system under the oversight of medical professionals. Desert Hope offers medical detox as the entry point of its continuum of care, with the ability to transition individuals into residential treatment or other levels of care as medically appropriate.

A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is a structured, higher-intensity level of outpatient care that typically involves more hours per week than an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Both are offered at Desert Hope as step-down options following residential treatment, or as entry points for individuals who do not require inpatient or residential care. Both levels support ongoing recovery while allowing individuals to maintain some connection to everyday life.

Desert Hope holds LegitScript certification, which verifies that the center meets established standards for healthcare marketing and operations transparency. The clinical team is led by a credentialed Medical Director (MD) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving as Clinical Director.