Benchmark Transitions

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.)

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Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Benchmark Transitions offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Benchmark Transitions works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

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