Desert Hope Treatment Center, operated by American Addiction Centers (AAC) and located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the most comprehensive alcohol rehab in the Las Vegas area. The facility offers a full continuum of care for alcohol use disorder under one roof, from medically supervised alcohol detox through inpatient residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), general outpatient, and sober living.

Why it ranks first: Desert Hope is accredited by The Joint Commission — the gold standard in healthcare accreditation — and is a VA Community Care partner, meaning veterans with VA benefits can use them here. The clinical team uses evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, motivational interviewing, and 12-Step facilitation. Medical staff supervise alcohol withdrawal around the clock, which is critical given that alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening without proper medical management.

Insurance: Accepts most major commercial insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, United, Humana, and more). Not currently in-network with Medicare or Medicaid. Free 24/7 insurance verification available.

Address: 2465 E. Twain Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89121 · Phone: (702) 848-6223

CrossRoads of Southern Nevada is the top Medicaid-accepting residential alcohol treatment program in the Las Vegas area. Rated “Meets Above Standard” by the State of Nevada, CrossRoads offers medical detox, 30-day residential treatment, transitional housing, and outpatient services for adults 18 and older of all genders.

CrossRoads uses evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) where appropriate. A specialized program for veterans is also available. The residential campus is located at 2121 W. Charleston Blvd.; the outpatient campus is at 1120 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas.

Insurance: Accepts Nevada Medicaid, most major private insurance, and self-pay. The admissions team will assist with Medicaid enrollment for uninsured individuals.

WestCare Nevada is a long-established nonprofit behavioral health organization with multiple locations across Nevada, including Las Vegas. It provides substance use treatment services funded in part by state and federal resources, making care accessible for low-income individuals. WestCare offers outpatient alcohol treatment, residential services, and case management programs.

Programs include individual and group therapy, relapse prevention, and life-skills development. WestCare also operates transitional and supportive housing. The organization accepts Medicaid and works with clients to identify government-funded insurance coverage.

Insurance: Nevada Medicaid, state-funded slots, and self-pay accepted. Income-based sliding fee scale available.

Bridge Counseling Associates provides outpatient alcohol and drug treatment programs in Las Vegas that accept Nevada Medicaid. Treatment approaches include CBT, DBT, anger management, trauma-related counseling, and motivational interviewing. The program offers a sliding fee scale for qualifying self-pay applicants.

As an outpatient-focused program, Bridge is most appropriate for individuals who have completed higher levels of care or whose alcohol use disorder does not require residential detox. It is an accessible, Medicaid-covered step-down or standalone outpatient option.