Sunspire Health is a treatment facility for men and women affected by addiction and co-

occurring mental health disorders. Treatment combines evidence-based interventions with

experiential therapies that address the underlying causes of addiction to ensure that patients
heal mentally, emotionally, and physically. Sunspire Health community offers individual and
group therapy sessions that address any struggles relating to sexual orientation and gender
identity. They will provide individualized treatment that will meet specific needs patients may
have.

Sunspire Health is a leader in the field of behavioral healthcare treatment. The national network
of addiction treatment programs provides evidence-based clinical treatment for those affected
by substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and co-occurring addiction
interactions such as problem gambling and sex addiction. Sunspire Health treats people in their
care with respect for their individual needs and diverse lifestyles, offering personalized
abstinence-focused treatment plans. Sunspire Health provides a full continuum of care that
includes the support and tools for maintaining sobriety.

Level of Care:

SMART Recovery:
SMART (Self-Management & Recovery Training) is a method addiction recovery, often seen as
an “alternative” to 12-step programs. It emphasizes 4 core areas: Building Motivation, Coping
with Urges, Problem Solving, and Lifestyle Balance. The SMART approach views substance
use as a dysfunctional habit (not a disease), emphasizes the latest scientific research on
addiction, and believes each individual finds his/her own path to recovery. Notably, relapses are
seen as a normal part of the change cycle and good learning experiences if handled properly.
SMART can be put to use anywhere (any rehab facility or group).

Medically Assisted Detox:

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical
dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function.
Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be
lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital
signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and
withdrawal.

24-Hour Clinical Care:

At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour
clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in
peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.
Intensive Outpatient: IOP is the last step of care at Desert Palms. Patients have more
independence and spend less time in therapy as they begin to prepare for the transition to
everyday life after residential treatment while still receiving support and care based upon their
individual needs. Each patient will leave Sunspire Health Desert Palms with a comprehensive
aftercare plan and will be able to participate in The Courage Program, which is a Sunspire
alumni support network.

Outpatient:
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay
at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive
outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of
the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay
and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting
point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Inpatient:
Treatment at Heartland not only focuses on evidence-based therapies and clinical interventions
but also incorporates mind-body wellness for recovery. The facility features a fitness center,
trails for walking, a pond on campus, and the tranquility of the countryside environment.
Sunspire Health also guides patients to healing with techniques like art and music therapy and
mindfulness that allow patients to work on self-discovery and inner peace as methods of stress
reduction, which complement the other therapies they will receive during treatment.

Intervention Services:
Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting
in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment.
Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate
with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's
behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal
outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.
Individualized Treatment: Certain drug and alcohol rehabs have standard treatment regimes
they expect all patients to follow. Others offer individualized treatment, meaning they tailor
treatment to a person's specific background and needs. For example, a rehab facility may adjust
a treatment program to take into account the type of drug or addiction from which the person
suffers, their age, medical condition(s), religious beliefs, or lifestyle.

12-Step:
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A
number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the
12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the
addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct
amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in
addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA),
Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts
Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Aftercare Support:
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse
treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support.
This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting
a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous
(NA).

Sober Living Homes:

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free,
supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just
been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules
that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are
also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs
also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting
connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Treatment Focus:

Opioid Addiction:
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those
suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like
oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional
support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent
medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to
address the underlying causes of addiction.

Alcoholism:
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor
motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these
people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better
health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12
step programs and AA meetings.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse:

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to
handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to
determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to
substance abuse), so mental health
and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment
on track.

Dual Diagnosis:
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance
abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer
psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol
rehabilitation.

Therapy Programs:

Family Therapy:
Each patient will meet regularly with a family therapist who is trained in Community
Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT) and will conduct family therapy sessions
that include loved ones in order to begin to recover damaged relationships and foster healthy
communication. Once a month, families of patients are invited to Family loser attachments to
animals than humans at certain stages of rehabilitation.Weekend. Over the course of the
weekend, families will learn about the disease of addiction and its effects on the brain and body
followed by an explanation of how treatment is handled at Desert Palms by our clinical staff.
Families can begin thinking about an aftercare plan for their loved ones, as well as their role in
recovery in order to give them the best chance of staying sober after leaving treatment. On the
last day, the patients join their families to participate in healthy communication exercises.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship
between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy
responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or
alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to
strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to
monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and
manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a
treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between
their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-
harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has
been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental
health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Individual Therapy:
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor.
Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes
of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school
life.

Trauma Therapy:
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their
present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of
addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a
mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or
any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process
trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health
professionals.

Group Therapy:
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a
number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy,
psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing
interaction between group members.

Equine Therapy:
Equine therapy, aka equine-assisted therapy (EAT), is a form of experiential therapy that
involves interactions and activities with horses. It does not necessarily involve riding horses, but
all activities related to horses, such as feeding, grooming, haltering and leading them. A mental
health professional frequently oversees the activities (often in conjunction with a horse
professional), and helps patients process their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns during
and/or after the interaction.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing:

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR
session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This
is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar
of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory,
which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated
memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more
emotionally relaxed.

Experiential Therapy:
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work
through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs
from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities,
movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props
(which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma,
memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and
impactful healing.

Motivational Interviewing:
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse
issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than
traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making
behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary
purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.
Nutrition Therapy:
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional,
and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional
nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their
physical and mental health.

Creative Arts Therapy:

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they
might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting,
sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far
less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

Animal Therapy:
Animal therapy (aka pet therapy or animal-assisted therapy) can be very healing, as it allows
patients to bond with animals, who give unconditional love. This is particularly useful for those
who suffered trauma by the hands of people, who may be able to trust and form closer
attachments to animals than humans at certain stages of rehabilitation.

Sunspire Health Addiction Treatment Locations

Sunspire Health Desert Palms

67580 Jones Road Cathedral City, CA 92234
(855) 463-1665

Sunspire Health Heartland

1237 East 1600 North Road Gilman, IL 60938
(855) 463-1665

Sunspire Health Hilton Head

2200 Main Street Hilton Head, SC 29926
(888) 533-8536

Sunspire Health Hyde Park

215 West Verne Street Tampa, FL 33606
(561) 469-5193

Sunspire Health Recovery Road

4362 Northlake Boulevard Suite 101 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(855) 463-1665

Sunspire Health Spring Hill

250 Spring Hill Road Ashby, MA 01431
(855) 463-1665

Sunspire Health Texas

3800 County Road 444 Princeton, TX 75407
(855) 463-1665suns