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The Sierra Tucson campus, set on 160 acres in the shadow of the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona, mingles comfortably with the surrounding high desert and mountains, drawing on their beauty, peacefulness, and ability to inspire. It is in a setting such as this that one can face realities with hope rather than despair. The superb physical complex of classrooms and meeting, eating, exercising, and living spaces blends unobtrusively with the natural southwestern terrain. The patient community reinforces physically the safe, inspirational haven that Sierra Tucson's programs and clinical teams provide psychologically. A self-contained environment, Sierra Tucson has 139 patient beds, medical and recreational resources, a fitness center, labyrinth, Kiva, and walking trails for mind and body awareness. As patients engage in the comprehensive treatment process, they can settle into rustic and elegant lodges with comfortable semi-private rooms (two people per room) and amenities. The lodges feature a spacious lounge area with cozy fireplace, high vega-beamed ceilings, outdoor balconies and patios, and large picture windows revealing magnificent views of the 9,000' Santa Catalina Mountain range. The panoramic mountains, lush desert landscape, fountains, and many species of wildlife all combine to create a spacious and serene setting that invites the body, soul, and spirit to connect and embrace reality.

"When I first saw the isolation of this strangely beautiful place—so far removed from the scene of my day-to-day dysfunctional life—I felt an immediate stirring of feelings, of serenity. . . and hope. I would be safe here, protected by the eternity of the mountains, the silence, the desert."

Canyon Ridge Hospital has been servicing the Greater Inland Empire since 1989. We are strategically located on the western edge of San Bernardino County with convenient access to major freeways and within a 15-mile radius of Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties. Canyon Ridge is a 106-bed acute locked psychiatric facility offering services to adolescents and adults.

Scope of Services:
• Professional Leadership
The hospital’s clinical team is composed of four full-time psychiatrists including one board certified adult psychiatrist. Staff includes licensed clinical psychologists, social workers, alcohol and drug counselors, registered nurses, dieticians, MFT’s (Marriage Family Therapist), group therapist and others who are committed to providing the highest quality treatment and care to patients and their families.

• Assessment and Referral
Canyon Ridge Hospital offers free assessment and referrals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Assessment and Referral is a free community service offered to anyone regardless of insurance coverage or whether treatment is ultimately received at Canyon Ridge or not. We also offer free Mobile Assessment Services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Inpatient
The hospital provides acute treatment services to adolescents ages 13 to 17 and adults 18 years and older. Dual diagnosis is available on all units for those with concurrent substance problems.

• Outpatient
The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is designed as an alternate to inpatient hospitalization. The PHP program provides structured and personalized therapy for those individuals not requiring inpatient care. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is offered for both chemical dependency and mental health issues. IOP provides services to clients in need of further stabilization who do not require the structure of a full day treatment program.

Community Involvement:
• The Jason Foundation
Jason Foundation is a non-profit education organization dedicated to the awareness, education and prevention of youth suicide. Seminars are offered to teachers, parents, and students in the community at no charge.

• Community Support Group Meetings
Canyon Ridge hosts free weekly aftercare support groups for NAMI, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Al-Anon and Gamblers Anonymous.

Education Programs:
• Western University of Health Sciences College of Graduate Nurses
MSN/Nursing students do their psychiatric rotation at Canyon Ridge Hospital.
• Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical students do their psychiatric rotation at Canyon Ridge Hospital.
• Mt. San Antonio Junior College
Psychiatric Technicians do their psychiatric rotation at Canyon Ridge Hospital.
• California State University of Long Beach