Benchmark offers a
dual diagnosis program specifically designed for young adult men ages 18 to 26. Benchmark was founded in 1993 by Jaynie Longnecker-Harper M.Ed who has long been considered to be a leader in the industry of special education for adolescents and transitional living programs for young adults. "As a single parent of four children, Jaynie understood all too well that many young people, and their frustrated families, faced a lack of resources in their struggle for self-reliance. With her education, experience and first-hand understanding of addiction, Jaynie set out to provide a real-world setting where troubled teens and struggling young adults could learn to emerge into independence.”
"Benchmark has had great success with a range of complex mental health issues including anxiety, bi-polar, depression, ADHD, attachment and trauma, disordered eating behaviors, psychosis, mild autism spectrum disorders, executive functioning, and learning differences." Using a multidisciplinary approach, Benchmark offers evidence-based therapies along with recreational activities and
holistic services. Residents will be immersed in a supportive environment and guided by individual counseling, equine therapy, personal growth strategies, life skills, educational opportunities,
family therapy, music therapy, and so much more.
Benchmark has 2 properties for residential living. Wildwood is situated on a 52-acre working ranch and offers a luxurious 700 square foot ranch home. Panorama Ridge for Men is situated on a stunning property with all the comforts from home. Transitional living clients reside at either Cypress House or Magnolia House. Extended Residential Transitional Living homes are located in beautiful residential neighborhoods in the historic community of Redlands, California. Some homes feature amenities such as a swimming pool, large garden grounds, horses, gardens, and recreation rooms.
Benchmark Transitions provides a supportive environment and offers a truly unique program for young adults.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Benchmark Transitions provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)