The Importance of this Facility
The High Desert accounts for 30% of all substance use disorder consumers in the County and is the highest referring region for these services. Local facilities cannot meet the demand, and families often travel long distances for care. This campus will serve the community, reducing overdoses and improving community health.
This will be the first adolescent substance use disorder residential treatment facility in the entire County. Right now, families must travel to Lancaster for these services. This project changes that.
Initiative Overview
Adolescent Facilities
- Wellness Center for recovery and support
- 16 bed Adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF)
- 16 bed Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Facility
Adult Facilities
- 36 bed Adult Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Facility
- 18 bed Adult Withdrawal Management Facility
- 52 bed Recovery Residence Facility
Outpatient Facility for Adults and Youth
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) has secured funding for the facility in Victorville through the following grants:
- $51.4M from a Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) grant
- $10.5M from a Community Care Expansion (CCE) grant
Q. What is the San Bernardino County Comprehensive Treatment Campus?
Answer: The San Bernardino County Comprehensive Treatment Campus has served the Victorville community in this location since 1985—more than 40 years of compatibility with the surrounding community. This state-funded expansion addresses a critical gap in behavioral health services for the High Desert region, ensuring families can access life-saving substance use disorder treatment and behavioral health services close to home.
This expansion strengthens local behavioral health resources, prioritizes safety, and ensures families receive care close to home—reducing harm, saving lives, and supporting community wellbeing.
Q. Will this Facility put our children in harm's way?
Answer: No, the safety of students and residents is San Bernardino County’s highest priority.
Comprehensive Security Protocols
- Secure, gated campus with controlled access points
- 24/7 on-site security personnel monitoring all activity
- Strict treatment structure: Residents follow supervised schedules and cannot leave campus without a valid appointment.
- Residential Treatment Facility Medical/treatment-related trips only: Staff always accompanies residents; they return directly to campus
- No walk-in traffic: This is a residential treatment facility, not an emergency room or urgent care center
- Collaboration with local law enforcement and ongoing communication with school officials
Q. Why is construction continuing, even though the community has voiced concerns?
Answer: A construction contract has been awarded and pausing cannot occur without significant costs. Construction began in Nov. 2025 and is expected to be completed in June 2027. The County is sensitive to the concerns raised by residents and continues dialogue with the City and School District.
- This is a state-funded initiative with strict grant requirements and timelines
- The County remains in ongoing communication with the City of Victorville regarding all construction activities
- Pausing construction would jeopardize $62 million in state funding dedicated to serving Victorville residents
Q. The project would expand from 66 beds to more than 200 beds. Is this going to cause a traffic nightmare?
Answer: No, this is NOT a High-Traffic Facility
Key Fact: This is a residential treatment campus, not an emergency facility or urgent care center.
Q. Why is the campus needed in the city of Victorville?
Answer: Unfortunately, the High Desert, like many communities is facing a behavioral health and substance abuse crisis.
Victorville & the High Desert region:
- 30% of all substance use disorder (SUD) cases in San Bernardino County originate from the High Desert
- Highest referring region for SUD services countywide
- Current capacity cannot meet demand—residents often travel 50+ miles for treatment, separating families and reducing treatment success rates
Community Advisory Council
Community input plays a critical role in the planning and development of the Comprehensive Treatment Campus. Your participation helps ensure this project reflects the needs, values, and priorities of the surrounding community, and we are grateful for your engagement.
Our team is finalizing next steps for the Community Advisory Council and will reach out soon with additional details, including upcoming meetings, timelines, and opportunities for continued involvement.
Thank you again for your engagement and commitment. We look forward to connecting with you soon and continuing this important work together.
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Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services Information
For More information on Department of Behavioral health Substance Use Disorder services click here Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services – DBH Internet Website. If you suspect a family member or friend might have a problem with substance use, speak to them about getting help. Treatment can be arranged in different modalities to fit almost any schedule. Counselors will work with you and your family member/friend to design a treatment plan that works with you. When you’re ready, you or your family member/friend can call (800) 968-2636 to reach our Substance Use Disorder Helpline, 24-hours of the day for a free and confidential assessment.
Questions?
For more information, please email DBH-VictorvilleTreatmentCampus@dbh.sbcounty.gov