MFI Recovery Desert Sage

Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007

Est. 1972 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About MFI Recovery Desert Sage

Located in Indio, California, MFI Recovery’s Desert Sage facility offers long-term, supervised residential treatment for adults with serious and persistent mental health concerns. In addition to medical and psychiatric supervision, Desert Sage offers community-based support and peer-led group therapy supporting self-management and positive health behavior.
Desert Sage offers an option for individuals who have reached psychiatric stabilization from acute mental health concerns but need support beyond what is readily available in the community due to the severity of their mental health or co-occurring medical and substance use concerns. Residents for this facility are typically referred by Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health network based on their need for support beyond outpatient treatment and the availability in higher level of care facilities. Desert Sage is a short walk from Indio Boulevard and a 4 minute drive from the I-10 freeway.

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Detoxification
Outpatient Outpatient detoxification Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Buprenorphine detoxification Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medication for mental disorders Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
Private for-profit organization
State department of health The Joint Commission
Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Adolescents Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Veterans Active duty military Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents Adults
Female Male
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Spanish
Vaping not permitted
Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance

What to Expect at MFI Recovery Desert Sage

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 90+ days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

Cardiff by the Sea, CA, 92007

Quick Facts

Program90+ days
Capacity31-50 beds
FocusThis center treats mental heal...
Insurance24 accepted

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Medical

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Benzodiazepines Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Methamphetamine Marijuana

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Frequently Asked Questions

MFI Recovery Desert Sage accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

MFI Recovery Desert Sage offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 90+ days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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