High Desert Counseling - Cedar City

High Desert Counseling is an outpatient treatment program specializing in substance use and co-occurring disorders offering a variety of evidence-based treatment options, including day treatment (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient services, and continuing care. Their one-of-a-kind approach focuses on providing structured, intensive care while allowing clients to maintain their independence and daily responsibilities. Their personalized care plans address each client’s physical, spiritual, mental, and social well-being.
Their holistic programs include dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), group therapy, psychoeducation, family therapy, seeking safety, and relapse prevention strategies, tailored to meet each client's unique needs. Day treatment includes both group and individual therapy, conducted 4 days a week for 5 hours each day. Intensive outpatient treatment includes group and individual therapy sessions totaling 9 hours per week, typically lasting between 12 and 16 weeks. Standard outpatient treatment offers a flexible transition from more intensive programs, with the option for direct admission. Their continuing care includes recovery coaching, peer support groups, and ongoing outpatient care.
High Desert accepts a variety of major insurance plans, including Medicaid, Aetna, Molina, and more. Their sliding fee discount policy is designed to offer care to clients who have limited means, ensuring that financial struggles do not interfere with their ability to receive treatment. In addition, their Cedar City facility is a 3 minute walk from the nearest bus station, making treatment accessible for all. Cedar City is surrounded by a picturesque mountain range, providing easy access to a variety of walking and hiking trails for recreational enjoyment, all just a short drive away.

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 High Desert Counseling - Cedar City 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.

High Desert Counseling - Cedar City offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 6 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Group 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. High Desert Counseling - Cedar City 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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