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ert H

ope

H o p e . S u p p o rt. r e c ov e ry.

“Hope means honesty, open-mindedness, progress and empowerment.”

~Toril Newman, LCSW, Desert Hope Clinical Director

Contents

Introduction ........................................................ 5

Clinical Director ................................................. 7

Intake & Assessment .......................................... 9

Clinical Overview ............................................. 10

Detox • Therapeutic Services ......................... 11

A Day in the Life ............................................... 12

Wellness Program ............................................. 14

Family Program ................................................ 16

Discharge & Aftercare ...................................... 17

12-Step Walk ..................................................... 19

Amenities .......................................................... 21

Corporate Information ..................................... 22

Contents

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Desert Hopeis the newest facility in the American Addiction Centers’ family.

Located in the heart of Las Vegas it combines elegant beauty

and modern charm. With 148-beds the facility includes a gym,

serenity and massage room, 5-star chef and complimentary

housekeeping — all while under the care of a highly dedicated

clinical and medical staff.

Our goal at Desert Hope is to help individuals and their support

systems attain and sustain lifelong recovery, exemplified through

our evidence-based, peer-reviewed curriculum. Our program,

lasting from 30-90 days depending on client needs, strongly

focuses on trauma, behavioral health issues and enlightenment. We

offer traditional therapies including group, family and individual,

as well as recovery-oriented challenge and expressive therapies and

EMDR. We provide all levels of care including detox, residential,

partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services.

Desert Hope maximizes the probability of sustained recovery

through customized gender-specific treatment plans and by

providing as many services as possible for the restoration and

balance of mind, body and spirit.

Introduction

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Toril Newman has worked in the addiction field for

more than 25 years. After receiving a Masters Degree

in Social Work with an LCSW license, she was a

Clinical Director of a 30-bed treatment center, gaining

experience in mobile crisis and psychiatric intake and

assessments. She is passionate about changing lives,

“I love the holistic, non-punitive philosophy of our

approach. We don’t punish, we help.”

Clinical D

irector

“Before coming to Desert Hope, many of our clients feel like life is over. But when the light turns on, it’s remarkable to see someone transform their life.”

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Toril Newman, LCSWDESERT HOpE CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Intake & Assessm

ent

Intake & AssessmentWe pride ourselves on providing the highest level of care

possible under the direction of distinguished professionals.

Our Medical Director Dr. Mansky, an addictionologist and

psychiatrist, completed two post-doctoral fellowships, one

in Clinical psychopharmacology at the NIMH Addiction

Research Center and the other in pharmacology at the

University of Illinois. He did his residency in psychiatry

at Massachusetts General Hospital and was a Fellow at

Harvard University.

Clients can expect:

• Upon arrival a nursing assessment is completed

• Within 24 hours medical and psychiatric evaluations occur

• Within 72 hours a biopsychosocial assessment is administered

• The primary therapist to hold their first session

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clinical overviewOur treatment philosophy,

like all facilities within the

American Addiction Centers’

family, is rooted in the

5 essential elements of Believable Hope.

Our program ranges from 30 to 90 days, depending

on a client’s needs. Our 30-day program is divided

into four weeks of curriculum with several treatment

methods worked daily. The curriculum, “Embracing

Change: Recovery for Life” emphasizes personal

discovery in an engaging visual way. Our therapists

apply evidence-based modalities to assess current

situations, clearly define goals and develop necessary

coping skills.

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Clinical O

verview • Detox • Therapeutic Services

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DetoxWhen clinically appropriate, we provide on-site detoxification

where clients are observed and monitored for signs and

symptoms of withdrawal. Whenever possible, we contact the

client’s medical provider for any medical issues and a list of

prescribed medications.

Detox can be very challenging, but our physicians are highly

trained in administering safe protocols to help make the

process safe and as comfortable as possible.

therapeutic ServicesOur enriched program facilitated by our clinical staff, as well

as our Medical Director and Director of Nursing, consists of:

process group therapy, individual therapy, recovery-oriented

challenge therapy, EMDR and individualized family therapy.

We emphasize evidenced-based treatment modalities in all of

our programming.

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A Day in the Life Our schedules allow for clients to be fully engaged

in their treatment with limited downtime during

daylight hours. All of our customized, gender-specific

treatment plans at Desert Hope include:

• Individualized care and personalized treatment plans

• High staff-to-client ratios

• A dedicated team of licensed, credentialed professionals

• A “break” period at the start of treatment when patients focus on themselves

• The highest privacy standards in a confidential environment

• Multiple weekly individual sessions

• A focus on physical/nutritional wellness

• High-end facility amenities

A Day in the Life • Sam

ple Schedule

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Alternative classes may include: board-certified physician-led groups, life skills

education, medication education, principles of 12-step, peer support group,

individual therapy, process group therapy, gender specific group, individualized

family therapy, weekend family programs, cooking classes and more.

7:00 Breakfast 7:45 Meditation 8:30 physical Wellness training 10:00 Behavioral Health Group 11:00 relapse prevention Group 12:00 Lunch and reflection time 1:00 Nutrition and Wellness Group 2:00 one-on-one therapy 3:00 expressive therapies in recovery 4:00 therapeutic community Group 5:00 Dinner 6:30 recovery Meeting 7:30 clean & Sober Structured Activities/recreation 10:00 Lights out

Below is a sample of what to expectduring a day at Desert Hope.

Wellness programDesert Hope not only emphasizes clinical treatment, but also the

therapeutic value of physical/nutritional wellness. Class topics include

health risks, nutrition/cooking, smoking cessation, HIV awareness

and life skills. These, along with interactive wellness activities, teach

clients to enjoy taking care of their bodies and making healthy

choices.

Clients are encouraged to participate in daily morning fitness

activities and meet with our certified fitness instructor to develop

personalized fitness plans. Meditation, running groups and yoga

provide diverse education from a spiritual aspect.

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Built-in NutritionOur menus have been approved by registered

dietitians and nutritionists, and are created and

prepared by an award-winning 5-star chef. In

connection with our mind-body-spirit philosophy,

delicious and healthy foods are provided daily.

Wellness Program

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Stephen RomeoDESERT HOpE ExECUTIVE CHEF

Family programIn addition to our weekly individualized

family therapy sessions, our Family

Therapy program helps loved ones

understand the role of chemical

dependency and how to rebuild the

family system. Wayne Raiter, M.A.,

LICSW, a pioneer in family therapy

with more than 35 years of national and international

clinical experience, developed this unique program.

This monthly two-day intensive program includes

group and family therapy sessions with significant

figures in the client’s life, teaching healthy coping

strategies and offering insight on working and

non-working relationships.

Chances for recovery are greatly increased with family

participation; we encourage our clients to ask their

family members and/or employers to take part.

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Family Program

• Discharge &

Aftercare

Discharge & AftercareRecovery is a lifelong commitment and lifestyle;

a client’s primary therapist and/or case manager

meet with the client to discuss ongoing aftercare

plans and coordinate with outpatient providers when

appropriate. Referral sources, FMLA paperwork,

connections to sober living, follow-ups to outpatient

care, individual therapy sessions, reintegration back

into the family and any other needs are assessed and

scheduled by the Desert Hope staff.

The final plan provides clients with the appropriate

contacts, resources and referrals allowing recovery to

continue. Immediately following discharge we provide

medication information, recovery maintenance

services for follow-ups and specific discharge plans to

further ensure sobriety.

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Taking Pride In Every StepCovering almost two acres, each rock in our outdoor

12-Step Walk formation signifies one of the twelve

steps. Clients take pride in their recovery by reflecting

in the garden as they progress through treatment.

We believe in celebrating successes throughout

the journey, including participating in our weekly

graduation ceremonies.

12-Step Walk

Amenities

AmenitiesIn our thoughtfully designed treatment facility, client

rooms are beautiful, spacious semi-private suites.

Each suite includes a private bathroom and large

closets. A nursing station is located in each wing of

the two story facility.

Three delicious and healthy meals and additional

snacks are provided daily by our award-winning

5-star chef. Other amenities include: massage services,

personal training, daily laundry and housekeeping

services, a serenity room, a lounge, on-site 12-Step

Walk, ropes course and many other features.

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chairmanIn his almost 20 years of professional addiction

treatment and behavioral health experience,

Michael Cartwright has participated in

15 federally funded research studies on dual

diagnosis and addiction, and has helped

tens of thousands of people find their way to recovery. He combined

his practices and what he learned into a treatment philosophy based

on 5 essential elements woven into the corporate philosophy of

American Addiction Centers.

corporateAmerican Addiction Centers is a national behavioral healthcare

provider focused on dual diagnosis, addiction treatment and

rehabilitation. We employ hundreds of highly skilled, compassionate

and professional staff members who are dedicated to the care and

recovery of our clients. Whether located in our Brentwood, Tennessee

headquarters or at one of our treatment centers across the country,

each member of American Addiction Centers is committed to helping

our patients get clean and sober.

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Corporate Inform

ation

Brand promiseIf you successfully complete our 90-day program,

we guarantee you’ll stay clean and sober, or you can

return for a complimentary 30-days of treatment.*

Facilities When clients apply the techniques they learn through

our exceptional clinical programs at any of our

facilities located across the country they achieve

successful results.

*visit website for details, conditions apply

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