Set throughout the Inland Empire, Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is a general health care system, which includes treatment for mental health disorders in residential or
outpatient programs. They are accredited by both the Joint Commission and CARF.
Their 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.
RUHS 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, multidimensional
family therapy (MDFT), and coordination with primary care doctors to deliver the best treatment for each client.
Clients can access their treatment notes during and after care by using the MyChart app.
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 Riverside University - Indio Mental Health Court provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)