Teens & Adolescent Residential Treatment Centers in Sausalito, CA

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The Lotus Collaborative
Treatment Center
Serves Area
The Lotus Collaborative offers holistic behavioral health recovery services both virtually, and in-person, at our Santa Cruz and San Francisco California locations. As more than just another treatment center, we are a multi-disciplinary team of compassionate and skilled mental health experts, that have a passion for helping clients obtain health and happiness. We believe in providing our clients with a recovery environment in which they feel heard, ​respected and empowered.
The Lotus Collaborative offers holistic behavioral health recovery services both virtually, and in-person, at our Santa Cruz and San Francisco California locations. As more than just another treatment center, we are a multi-disciplinary team of compassionate and skilled mental health experts, that have a passion for helping clients obtain health and happiness. We believe in providing our clients with a recovery environment in which they feel heard, ​respected and empowered.
(415) 886-1753 View (415) 886-1753
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Walnut Creek, Treatment Center
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
(925) 304-1379 View (925) 304-1379
Photo of Robin Weber - Embark Behavioral Health , Treatment Center, LCSW
Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We know how difficult it can be to see your child struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Walnut Creek, California are designed to support teens and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment - including individual, group, and family therapy - that fits into your family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
We know how difficult it can be to see your child struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Walnut Creek, California are designed to support teens and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment - including individual, group, and family therapy - that fits into your family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
(925) 966-3707 View (925) 966-3707
Photo of Paradigm San Rafael - Paradigm Treatment - Teen Residential Treatment, Treatment Center
At Paradigm Treatment, we have been providing residential treatment for teenagers (12-17) for over 12 years. Our program focuses on addressing mental health issues during this crucial developmental phase. While most teen treatment is focused on containing and changing behaviors, our goal is to identify the core issues driving negative coping skills. We help clients build self-awareness, heal from past traumas, learn coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal tactics. Our skilled medical, clinical, and psychological staff work closely with each client, ensuring personalized support from the moment they enter our program. At Paradigm, we empower teens to build meaningful lives and equip them with skills to thrive beyond the completion of our program.
At Paradigm Treatment, we have been providing residential treatment for teenagers (12-17) for over 12 years. Our program focuses on addressing mental health issues during this crucial developmental phase. While most teen treatment is focused on containing and changing behaviors, our goal is to identify the core issues driving negative coping skills. We help clients build self-awareness, heal from past traumas, learn coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal tactics. Our skilled medical, clinical, and psychological staff work closely with each client, ensuring personalized support from the moment they enter our program. At Paradigm, we empower teens to build meaningful lives and equip them with skills to thrive beyond the completion of our program.
(415) 326-1439 View (415) 326-1439
Photo of Bonnie Kaufman - Marin Counseling Collaborative, Treatment Center, MSEd, MHC, LPCC
Marin Counseling Collaborative
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At times we all need help sorting out life's complexities. At the Marin Counseling Collaborative we offer professional, skilled, affordable, psychotherapy to address the challenges that life can bring. The Marin Counseling Collaborative is a community counseling center and training program operated by Bay Area Community Resources, a non-profit organization providing services to Marin residents since 1975. We provide counseling to adults, couples, and families. All of our therapists have specialties in working with children and adolescents.
At times we all need help sorting out life's complexities. At the Marin Counseling Collaborative we offer professional, skilled, affordable, psychotherapy to address the challenges that life can bring. The Marin Counseling Collaborative is a community counseling center and training program operated by Bay Area Community Resources, a non-profit organization providing services to Marin residents since 1975. We provide counseling to adults, couples, and families. All of our therapists have specialties in working with children and adolescents.
(415) 300-2286 View (415) 300-2286

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Grayson Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
San Francisco, CA 94102
Our clients come to us during times of challenge, change, and growth. We work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, life transitions, identity exploration, stress, and emotional overwhelm. Many of our clients are seeking deeper understanding, healthier relationships, greater resilience, or support through complex personal and professional circumstances.
Our clients come to us during times of challenge, change, and growth. We work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, life transitions, identity exploration, stress, and emotional overwhelm. Many of our clients are seeking deeper understanding, healthier relationships, greater resilience, or support through complex personal and professional circumstances.
(415) 943-5386 View (415) 943-5386
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Mental Health Residential Treatment Center, Treatment Center
Finding the right help for a teen in crisis is overwhelming. Our short-term Mental Health residential center offers a safe, immersive environment to break the cycle. With only 6 teens per home, we provide the exclusive, personalized care your family needs. Our compassionate team delivers 24/7 supervision and evidence-based therapies to help teens navigate challenges and build resilience. Beyond residential care, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). We empower adolescents to heal, grow, and move forward.
Finding the right help for a teen in crisis is overwhelming. Our short-term Mental Health residential center offers a safe, immersive environment to break the cycle. With only 6 teens per home, we provide the exclusive, personalized care your family needs. Our compassionate team delivers 24/7 supervision and evidence-based therapies to help teens navigate challenges and build resilience. Beyond residential care, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). We empower adolescents to heal, grow, and move forward.
(925) 528-4529 View (925) 528-4529
Photo of Ana Felts - Masonic Center for Youth and Families, Treatment Center
Masonic Center for Youth and Families
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At MCYAF, we provide family-centered, integrated therapeutic services, and we look forward to partnering with you to help your child—and your whole family—reach your goals.
At MCYAF, we provide family-centered, integrated therapeutic services, and we look forward to partnering with you to help your child—and your whole family—reach your goals.
(510) 455-8023 View (510) 455-8023
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Center For Discovery
Treatment Center
Serves Area
For over 25 years, Center for Discovery has been helping thousands of patients recover from eating disorders using our Real-Life Recovery approach. We offer effective teen, adult, gender affirmative and LGBTQIA+ inclusive programs in our residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care with proven results within the first week. We are also proud to offer a unique Stars & Stripes Program to serve those who serve. Our therapeutic practices help patients know when/ how to use effective coping skills for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, orthorexia nervosa, other specified eating disorders and co-occurring disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD. CFD’s outcomes are excellent, with 86.3% of patients who discharged at or above 90% total body weight maintaining their weight post-discharge. Patients demonstrated a 99.3% reduction in binge behaviors and 97.9% reduction in purge behaviors upon completing treatment.
For over 25 years, Center for Discovery has been helping thousands of patients recover from eating disorders using our Real-Life Recovery approach. We offer effective teen, adult, gender affirmative and LGBTQIA+ inclusive programs in our residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care with proven results within the first week. We are also proud to offer a unique Stars & Stripes Program to serve those who serve. Our therapeutic practices help patients know when/ how to use effective coping skills for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, orthorexia nervosa, other specified eating disorders and co-occurring disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD. CFD’s outcomes are excellent, with 86.3% of patients who discharged at or above 90% total body weight maintaining their weight post-discharge. Patients demonstrated a 99.3% reduction in binge behaviors and 97.9% reduction in purge behaviors upon completing treatment.
(866) 318-8647 View (866) 318-8647
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve DBT Residential Treatment Center for Teens, Treatment Center
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
(925) 690-3484 View (925) 690-3484
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The Liberation Institute
Treatment Center
Online Only
We are open for anyone and everyone, via tele-health, throughout California. We are a non-profit community mental health organization providing professional counseling and psychotherapy to adults, youth, children, couples, families, and groups from all walks of life. In addition, we offer an array of innovative therapeutic programs and workshops, such as weekly support groups. All are welcome, and all services are provided on a true sliding scale basis ($30 - $130).
We are open for anyone and everyone, via tele-health, throughout California. We are a non-profit community mental health organization providing professional counseling and psychotherapy to adults, youth, children, couples, families, and groups from all walks of life. In addition, we offer an array of innovative therapeutic programs and workshops, such as weekly support groups. All are welcome, and all services are provided on a true sliding scale basis ($30 - $130).
(628) 209-5264 View (628) 209-5264
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Mental Health Residential Treatment Center, Treatment Center
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
(925) 297-6848 View (925) 297-6848
Quest Therapeutic Camps
Treatment Center
Danville, CA 94526
Quest is an innovative group program for kids 5-19, utilizing the natural environment of play to teach better emotional and social skills. Kids with mild to moderate emotional, learning and social problems participate in our 6-week summer (minimum 3 wk attendance) or 2 hr/week Afterschool program with licensed therapists and counselors developing individualized treatment plans based on need. Parents utilize Quest therapeutic techniques at home and receive written and verbal feedback on progress and effective approaches. Using unique therapeutic strategies developed by Dr. Field, founder, Quest campers improve self esteem, emotional coping and social interactive abilities. Medical insurance may cover portions of the service. Check our website:www.questcamps.com
Quest is an innovative group program for kids 5-19, utilizing the natural environment of play to teach better emotional and social skills. Kids with mild to moderate emotional, learning and social problems participate in our 6-week summer (minimum 3 wk attendance) or 2 hr/week Afterschool program with licensed therapists and counselors developing individualized treatment plans based on need. Parents utilize Quest therapeutic techniques at home and receive written and verbal feedback on progress and effective approaches. Using unique therapeutic strategies developed by Dr. Field, founder, Quest campers improve self esteem, emotional coping and social interactive abilities. Medical insurance may cover portions of the service. Check our website:www.questcamps.com
(925) 968-4973 View (925) 968-4973
Photo of Lexi Giblin - Opal: Food+Body Wisdom, Treatment Center, PhD, CEDS
Opal: Food+Body Wisdom
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Opal: Food + Body Wisdom is a female owned, clinician led eating disorder treatment center in Seattle's University District. We provide Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) for people of all genders 16+ with eating disorders. Opal offers mental health counseling, nutrition counseling, family therapy and psychiatric services at all levels of care. Our treatment uses Radically Open Dialectical Therapy, with unique programming for Exercise+Sport and an aim for clinic wide weight-inclusive practices. We work with major insurance companies. We offer non-clinical lodging for our PHP and IOP clients.
Opal: Food + Body Wisdom is a female owned, clinician led eating disorder treatment center in Seattle's University District. We provide Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) for people of all genders 16+ with eating disorders. Opal offers mental health counseling, nutrition counseling, family therapy and psychiatric services at all levels of care. Our treatment uses Radically Open Dialectical Therapy, with unique programming for Exercise+Sport and an aim for clinic wide weight-inclusive practices. We work with major insurance companies. We offer non-clinical lodging for our PHP and IOP clients.
(206) 558-9057 View (206) 558-9057
Photo of Stacie Daniels - Ezcare Clinic, Treatment Center, MD
Ezcare Clinic
Treatment Center
San Francisco, CA 94102
We provide diagnosis & full-scale mental health treatment. Our licensed mental health professionals help you manage all ADHD/ADD, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.
We provide diagnosis & full-scale mental health treatment. Our licensed mental health professionals help you manage all ADHD/ADD, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.
(415) 562-0784 View (415) 562-0784
Photo of Kara Gross - Teen Mental Health Treatment Center at Evolve, Treatment Center
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
(925) 962-5504 View (925) 962-5504
Photo of Kara Gross - Teen Anxiety & Depression Treatment at Evolve, Treatment Center
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving. Our immersive residential program offers an exclusive 6-bed retreat to step away from triggers and focus on deep healing. At Evolve, we provide 24/7 supervision and compassionate, evidence-based therapies tailored to complex mood disorders. Our continuum of care includes short-term residential treatment as well as structured outpatient support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help your teen regain control.
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving. Our immersive residential program offers an exclusive 6-bed retreat to step away from triggers and focus on deep healing. At Evolve, we provide 24/7 supervision and compassionate, evidence-based therapies tailored to complex mood disorders. Our continuum of care includes short-term residential treatment as well as structured outpatient support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help your teen regain control.
(925) 281-5657 View (925) 281-5657
Photo of Paradigm San Rafael - Paradigm Treatment - Teen Residential Treatment, Treatment Center
At Paradigm Treatment, we have been providing residential treatment for teenagers (12-17) for over 12 years. Our program focuses on addressing mental health issues during this crucial developmental phase. While most teen treatment is focused on containing and changing behaviors, our goal is to identify the core issues driving negative coping skills. We help clients build self-awareness, heal from past traumas, learn coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal tactics. Our skilled medical, clinical, and psychological staff work closely with each client, ensuring personalized support from the moment they enter our program. At Paradigm, we empower teens to build meaningful lives and equip them with skills to thrive beyond the completion of our program. Due to a lack of quality mental health resources throughout the country, it's common for us to treat clients from all over the Pacific Northwest at our San Rafael location.
At Paradigm Treatment, we have been providing residential treatment for teenagers (12-17) for over 12 years. Our program focuses on addressing mental health issues during this crucial developmental phase. While most teen treatment is focused on containing and changing behaviors, our goal is to identify the core issues driving negative coping skills. We help clients build self-awareness, heal from past traumas, learn coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal tactics. Our skilled medical, clinical, and psychological staff work closely with each client, ensuring personalized support from the moment they enter our program. At Paradigm, we empower teens to build meaningful lives and equip them with skills to thrive beyond the completion of our program. Due to a lack of quality mental health resources throughout the country, it's common for us to treat clients from all over the Pacific Northwest at our San Rafael location.
(415) 316-0872 View (415) 316-0872
Photo of Christine Ziemba - Embark Behavioral Health , Treatment Center, LMFT
Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We understand how heartbreaking it is to watch your child struggle with severe mental health conditions like suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression and anxiety. As a parent or child, the weight of these conditions can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Our residential treatment center in San Martin, CA provides 24/7 care in a safe, home-like environment for adolescents and teens ages 12-17 of all genders. With constant supervision from a compassionate, experienced team, we offer personalized treatment designed to promote emotional safety and healing. Each day is structured with therapy, therapeutic activities, and academics.
We understand how heartbreaking it is to watch your child struggle with severe mental health conditions like suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression and anxiety. As a parent or child, the weight of these conditions can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Our residential treatment center in San Martin, CA provides 24/7 care in a safe, home-like environment for adolescents and teens ages 12-17 of all genders. With constant supervision from a compassionate, experienced team, we offer personalized treatment designed to promote emotional safety and healing. Each day is structured with therapy, therapeutic activities, and academics.
(669) 316-8937 View (669) 316-8937
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Impulse Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Since 1985, Impulse Treatment Center has been treating compulsive sexual behavior (affair-seeking, use of pornography, sex workers), and betrayal trauma in outpatient individual, group and couples therapy. Our groups typically segregate into two types: 6-8 members, male, whose presenting problem is compulsive sexual behavior, or "acting out" activity. A second type, also 6-8 members, is a women's group comprised of partners of men who present with compulsive behaviors. We also provide in-depth individual and couples therapy for men, women, and members of the transgendered community
Since 1985, Impulse Treatment Center has been treating compulsive sexual behavior (affair-seeking, use of pornography, sex workers), and betrayal trauma in outpatient individual, group and couples therapy. Our groups typically segregate into two types: 6-8 members, male, whose presenting problem is compulsive sexual behavior, or "acting out" activity. A second type, also 6-8 members, is a women's group comprised of partners of men who present with compulsive behaviors. We also provide in-depth individual and couples therapy for men, women, and members of the transgendered community
(925) 940-2672 View (925) 940-2672

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FAQ - Teens & Adolescent Residential Treatment Centers
What types of psychiatric treatment programs are available for teenagers?
Psychiatric treatment programs for teens generally fall into two broad categories: inpatient/residential programs and outpatient programs. In inpatient and residential programs, a teen lives at a treatment facility full-time. In outpatient programs, a teen lives at home and attends treatment on a scheduled, more part-time basis. Inpatient and residential programs are the most intensive level of care, while outpatient options are less intensive and include partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). Both PHPs and IOPs involve structured therapy sessions multiple times per week without requiring the teen to leave home overnight. The right level of care for a teen generally depends on the severity of their symptoms, how safe they are at home, and whether less intensive treatment options have already been tried.

What is the difference between inpatient and residential treatment for teenagers?
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, inpatient and residential treatment are meaningfully different. Inpatient care is shorter-term and medically monitored, thus making it designed primarily for acute stabilization, such as when a teen is in crisis or at immediate risk of harm. Residential treatment, by contrast, is longer-term. It often takes place in more home-like setting, rather than a medical setting, and integrates individual mental health treatment, group therapy, and school in a single setting. Residential treatment is most appropriate for teens who need intensive support but do not require the level of medical oversight that inpatient hospitalization provides.

How does teen residential treatment work?
Upon admission to a residential treatment program, a teen typically undergoes an assessment that shapes their individualized treatment plan and determines what therapies are most appropriate for them. If needed, the teen may also undergo a psychiatric assessment to determine an appropriate diagnosis and/or provide guidance on medication.Days at residential treatment programs are very structured and typically include individual and group therapy, community activities, and academic support. Treatment typically draws on evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps teens identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which builds skills in emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Some programs also incorporate experiential approaches like art therapy or mindfulness-based practices alongside other modalities.

What should I look for in a residential treatment center for my teen?
Program quality in teen residential treatment varies significantly, so it's important to do thorough research before committing to a program. A good first step is confirming that any program you consider is licensed by the relevant state agency and accredited by a recognized body, such as The Joint Commission. From there, ask each program specific questions, such as who the treating clinicians are and what credentials the hold, how an individualized treatment plan is developed, and what the aftercare and step-down plan looks like after discharge. Red flags to watch for include therapy delivered primarily by unlicensed staff, restricted contact between parents and their teen, a treatment approach that does not adapt to individual progress, and high-pressure recruitment tactics that discourage you from taking time to evaluate other program options.

How do you choose the right residential treatment center?
The Psychology Today Treatment Center directory is a useful starting point for identifying treatment facilities by allowing you to filter providers by location, age group, condition, and insurance coverage. It is worth considering whether your teen needs a specialized program and to filter the Directory accordingly. Some residential centers, for instance, focus specifically on eating disorders, substance use, or trauma, and a general psychiatric program may not be equipped to provide the level of care these conditions require. Once you have a list of programs that my be a good fit, contact each program directly to ask specific questions and, if possible, request a site visit. It is also important to verify insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs prior to choosing a program.