Sunspire Health is a leader in the field of behavioral healthcare treatment. Our 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. We treat people in our care with respect for their individual needs and diverse lifestyles, offering personalized abstinence-focused treatment plans. At Sunspire Health, we provide a full continuum of care that includes the support and tools for maintaining sobriety.
Our mission is to save lives and help people live life in long-term recovery.
- Co-Occurring Disorders
Co-Occurring DisordersPatients that have specific challenges related to mental health are given specialized treatment options that allow them to work on both addiction and mental health issues in one setting with specifically trained clinicians skilled in psychiatric care. - Relapse Prevention
Relapse PreventionPatients who have been through treatment multiple times in the past need therapies specific to their experiences that will motivate them to actively engage in treatment in order to break the cycle of rehab and relapse that has brought them to Desert Palms. - Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
Sexual Orientation & Gender IdentityDesert Palms caters to the needs of the LGBTQ community. Individual and group therapy focuses on the topics of sexual orientation and gender identity. Patients’ sensitive needs in treatment are addressed according to their gender identity and family of choice is respected. - Trauma Release
Trauma ReleaseDesert Palms staff is experienced in working with patients with a history of many types of trauma. Specializations include sexual trauma, military trauma and early life childhood experiences that must be addressed in therapy in order to attempt to overcome it and truly recover from addiction. - Young Adults
Young AdultsDesert Palms works with young adults ranging from 18 – 25 years old who enter the residential program for addiction and co-occurring disorders. By grouping young adults together in therapy, Desert Palms is able to facilitate and support conversations about struggles and triggers that are specific to this age group. Often, patients in recovery form lasting bonds and support networks that continue after treatment.
- Mountains
- Beach Community
- Residential Neighborhood
- Average Location/Amenities
- Oceanfront
- Wilderness
- Private/Secluded
- Resort
- Luxury
- Pool
- Lake Side
- Executive
- Desert
- Detox Services
- Behavioral Disorder Treatment
- Dual-Diagnosis Treatment
- Outpatient Services
- Sober Living Home
- Day School
- Private Rooms
- Pet Friendly
- Exceptionally LGBT Friendly
- Men Only
- Women Only
- Men/Women Both
- Teen and Adolescent
- Alcohol Addiction And Abuse
- Drugs Addiction And Abuse
- Sleep Disorder Treatment
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
John Nekic, MBA
Executive Director
As Executive Director of Sunspire Health Desert Palms, John oversees the financial performance, operations and strategic direction of the center, striving to continually improve productivity and efficiency to offer the highest quality treatment for patients. John is an energetic leader and a creative problem solver who has a proven performance record of executing plans, optimizing operations and leading his team to achieve outstanding results.
As Executive Director of Sunspire Health Desert Palms, John oversees the financial performance, operations and strategic direction of the center, striving to continually improve productivity and efficiency to offer the highest quality treatment for patients. John is an energetic leader and a creative problem solver who has a proven performance record of executing plans, optimizing operations and leading his team to achieve outstanding results.
Jonathan Wynne
Director of Clinical Outreach
Jonathan Wynne is responsible for developing and maintaining referral sources on a national level, while also generating referrals from clinicians and other sources. Prior to this role, Jonathan was a National Outreach Liaison for PRIDE Institute in Eden Prairie, MN and a Principal Partner for Premier Merchant Services in California, where he managed operations, sales, and marketing.
Jonathan Wynne is responsible for developing and maintaining referral sources on a national level, while also generating referrals from clinicians and other sources. Prior to this role, Jonathan was a National Outreach Liaison for PRIDE Institute in Eden Prairie, MN and a Principal Partner for Premier Merchant Services in California, where he managed operations, sales, and marketing.