Behavioral Health
At SAC Health, we provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based behavioral health services that support the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Our team works alongside patients, families, and healthcare providers to improve emotional wellness, strengthen coping skills, and support overall health.
Who We Are
SAC Health’s Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and addiction recovery services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across multiple clinic locations. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, therapists, social workers, substance use counselors, nurses, and integrated care clinicians who work collaboratively to provide coordinated, whole-person care.
We are committed to helping patients improve emotional wellness, support recovery, strengthen relationships, and build practical skills that promote long-term health and well-being.
Psychiatry
Supporting Emotional Wellness and Resilience
Our psychiatry team includes psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, medication management, and ongoing treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
We support patients experiencing:
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Psychotic Disorders
Trauma-related concerns
ADHD
Sleep Disturbances
Other behavioral health challenges
Treatment plans are individualized and may include medication management, brief therapeutic support, psychoeducation, behavioral interventions, and coordination with other members of the healthcare team.
Our providers take a collaborative, whole-person approach to care that recognizes the connection between emotional health, physical health, and overall well-being. Psychiatry services are closely integrated with therapy, primary care, and other specialty services to support coordinated and comprehensive treatment.
Psychiatry services are available at:
1003 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408
SAC Health – San Bernardino Campus
250 S. G Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410
Psychiatry services are available in-person at all listed locations, with telehealth appointments available for eligible patients. Please discuss virtual appointment options with your provider.
Therapy and Integrated Behavioral Health
Comprehensive Mental Health Services
Our behavioral health team includes licensed clinical social workers (LCSW’s), associate clinical social workers (ACSW’s), psychologists, and licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT’s) who provide evidence-based therapy and supportive services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Spanish-speaking clinicians are also available to support the needs of our diverse community.
Services may include individual therapy, family therapy, couples and marriage counseling, and integrated behavioral health support to address concerns such as:
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Stress
Relationship challenges
Grief
Chronic illness
Substance use concerns
Other emotional or behavioral health needs
Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches to help patients build coping skills, improve daily functioning, strengthen relationships, and work toward meaningful goals.
Our team includes clinicians trained and certified in a variety of evidence-based treatment models, including, but not limited to:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
MATCH (Modular Approach to Therapy for Children)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Behavioral health support may also be available during medical visits. Many people first talk with their primary care provider when they’re experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, or other concerns. Our Integrated Care Clinicians work as part of the healthcare team to provide brief, focused behavioral health support during medical appointments.
If you’re interested in behavioral health support, ask your provider or medical assistant about speaking with an Integrated Care Clinician during your visit.
Therapy Services are available at the following SAC Health locations:
1003 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408
82934 Civic Center Drive, Indio, CA 92201
SAC Health – Murrieta Behavioral Health Clinic
28078 Baxter Road, Suite 128, Murrieta, CA 92563
SAC Health – San Bernardino Campus
250 S. G Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410
801 E. Mountain View Street, Barstow, CA 92311
Therapy services are available in-person at most SAC Health clinic locations, with telehealth appointments available for eligible patients. Please discuss virtual appointment options with your provider.
Addiction Recovery Clinic
Medication-Assisted Treatment and Recovery Support
SAC Health’s Addiction Recovery Clinic (ARC) provides comprehensive outpatient treatment for individuals experiencing substance use concerns and addiction-related disorders. Our team includes addiction-trained physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, substance use counselors, and case management professionals who work together to support long-term recovery and wellness.
We provide treatment and support for individuals struggling with opioid use, alcohol use, marijuana use, nicotine dependence, and other substance use or addiction-related concerns. Services are individualized and designed to support both recovery and overall behavioral health needs.
Our program includes medication-assisted treatment, counseling, recovery support services, and care coordination in one integrated setting. Evidence shows that combining medication with counseling and supportive services can improve recovery outcomes and long-term stability.
Treatment options may include medications such as Suboxone®, Sublocade™, Brixadi™, Vivitrol®, and other medications that help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Patients may also participate in individual therapy, substance use counseling, and group support focused on relapse prevention, stress management, coping skills, and addressing the underlying factors that contribute to addiction and recovery challenges.
Group Treatment Options
Group services may include Seeking Safety™ - an evidence-based treatment model designed for individuals experiencing both trauma-related symptoms and substance use concerns. This approach focuses on safety, emotional regulation, coping skills, and practical strategies to support recovery.
ARC services are available at the following SAC Health locations:
1003 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408
82934 Civic Center Drive, Indio, CA 92201
SAC Health – Murrieta Behavioral Health Clinic
28078 Baxter Road, Suite 128, Murrieta, CA 92563
Addiction Recovery Clinic (ARC) services are available in-person at all listed locations, with telehealth appointments available for eligible patients. Please discuss virtual appointment options with your provider.
Getting Started with Behavioral Health Services
Patients can access Behavioral Health services at SAC Health through a self-referral or referral from their primary care provider or healthcare team. To help ensure patients are connected with the provider and level of care that best meets their needs, new patients are asked to complete an intake appointment prior to beginning ongoing behavioral health services. During this visit, our team reviews current concerns, relevant history, background information, intake paperwork, and program policies to help determine the most appropriate treatment approach and support services.
If, during the intake process, it is determined that additional support beyond traditional outpatient behavioral health services may be beneficial, or if SAC Health is unable to meet a patient’s specific treatment needs, our team will help support continuity of care by connecting patients with appropriate community resources and ongoing support services. We offer care coordination support through programs and services such as Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Patient Navigation, Care Coordinators, and Case Management to help patients access the resources and support they may need throughout their treatment journey.
Once established as a behavioral health patient, individuals may be connected with ongoing therapy, psychiatry, integrated care services, group support, or other specialized behavioral health programs based on their needs and treatment goals.
Patients who have not been seen in our clinic for more than six months may be asked to complete a new intake appointment to ensure we have the most current information and to assess whether treatment goals, psychosocial stressors, or care needs have changed over time.
Individuals who are unable to continue treatment or keep scheduled appointments are always welcome to re-establish care in the future when they are ready to return to services.
Please note that the intake process is not required for patients seeking Addiction Recovery Clinic (ARC) services or medication-assisted treatment.
Telehealth and Virtual Services
Telehealth (virtual) appointments may be available for certain Behavioral Health services to help improve access to care and provide flexibility for patients. The availability and appropriateness of telehealth services are based on clinical appropriateness and collaborative decision-making between the patient and provider. Some services may require in-person visits, particularly during the initial assessment process to help determine the most appropriate treatment approach and level of care. Patients living in more rural areas or those unable to travel to clinic locations may be eligible for virtual appointments. Please discuss telehealth needs and availability with your provider.
SAC Health Behavioral Health services are outpatient-based and are not a crisis or emergency service. Patients experiencing a mental health emergency should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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