Teens & Adolescent Residential Treatment Centers in Estes Park, CO

Photo of Wendy Lee - Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Developmen, Treatment Center, LCSW, LAC
Turning Point has been providing behavioral health treatment in Northern Colorado since 1967. Turning Point of today provides outpatient substance use disorder and mental health treatment services for youth, adults, and families. Services are provided from outpatient facilities in Fort Collins and Greeley, as well as in the community, in-home, and in-school, in efforts to decrease barriers to accessing care. Our well qualified staff and the agency’s five decades of experience allow us to better treat youth with the programs and services they need, no matter the intensity of their troubles and challenges. We also provide services to adults through our DUI/DWAI program, individual or family therapy, and mental health and substance use evaluations. We also have a behavior coaching program for youth and caregivers.
Turning Point has been providing behavioral health treatment in Northern Colorado since 1967. Turning Point of today provides outpatient substance use disorder and mental health treatment services for youth, adults, and families. Services are provided from outpatient facilities in Fort Collins and Greeley, as well as in the community, in-home, and in-school, in efforts to decrease barriers to accessing care. Our well qualified staff and the agency’s five decades of experience allow us to better treat youth with the programs and services they need, no matter the intensity of their troubles and challenges. We also provide services to adults through our DUI/DWAI program, individual or family therapy, and mental health and substance use evaluations. We also have a behavior coaching program for youth and caregivers.
(970) 715-6716 View (970) 715-6716
Photo of Joseph Yeretsian - OptiMindHealth, Treatment Center
OptiMindHealth
Treatment Center
Online Only
You are among the 1 in 5 Americans this year who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other debilitating conditions that disrupt confidence, productivity, hopeful enthusiasm, and joy. Though it may be difficult to feel and see now, you have an inner strength and resilience that can help you get better. You just need some expert advice, strategies, and tools to help you along.
You are among the 1 in 5 Americans this year who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other debilitating conditions that disrupt confidence, productivity, hopeful enthusiasm, and joy. Though it may be difficult to feel and see now, you have an inner strength and resilience that can help you get better. You just need some expert advice, strategies, and tools to help you along.
(970) 236-7513 View (970) 236-7513

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Photo of Bert Pace - St Raphael Counseling, Treatment Center, PsyD
St Raphael Counseling
Treatment Center
Serves Area
St. Raphael Counseling, a unique Catholic-based counseling program that offers individual, couple, family, and school-based counseling to the Denver Metro area. Additionally, we offer psychological testing for a variety of concerns. Our large clinical staff works with many concerns including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, couples issues, family struggles, ADHD, autism, and many other struggles.
St. Raphael Counseling, a unique Catholic-based counseling program that offers individual, couple, family, and school-based counseling to the Denver Metro area. Additionally, we offer psychological testing for a variety of concerns. Our large clinical staff works with many concerns including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, couples issues, family struggles, ADHD, autism, and many other struggles.
(720) 902-7319 View (720) 902-7319
Photo of Kara Gross - Teen Mental Health Treatment Center at Evolve, Treatment Center
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
(844) 319-4975 View (844) 319-4975
Photo of Edcare Denver Team - EDCare Denver, Treatment Center
EDCare Denver
Treatment Center
Serves Area
With over 23 years of experience, EDCare has become one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. We understand how difficult and scary the journey to recovery can be and believe the more support an individual has, the better. EDCare is committed to empowering individuals, ages 13 and older, to let go of their eating disorder identity by teaching the necessary tools to make healthy, long-lasting changes. By matching the skills, passion, and excellence of our interdisciplinary team with the specific needs of each patient, we strive to create an environment where both patients and staff are able to celebrate successful eating disorder recovery.
With over 23 years of experience, EDCare has become one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. We understand how difficult and scary the journey to recovery can be and believe the more support an individual has, the better. EDCare is committed to empowering individuals, ages 13 and older, to let go of their eating disorder identity by teaching the necessary tools to make healthy, long-lasting changes. By matching the skills, passion, and excellence of our interdisciplinary team with the specific needs of each patient, we strive to create an environment where both patients and staff are able to celebrate successful eating disorder recovery.
(720) 575-2259 View (720) 575-2259
Photo of Scott Shannon - Wholeness Center, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, PhD, LCSW, PMHNP
Wholeness Center
Treatment Center
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Wholeness Center is a comprehensive mental health clinic that provides care for the whole person. We enjoy working with people of all ages who want personalized care that addresses the root cause of problems and not just superficial symptomatic relief. We treat children to the elderly. We have specialists than can help with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD. We have psychiatrists and nurse practitioners who are able to diagnose complex mental health concerns and manage medications. We have naturopathic doctors that can support with medical concerns that can aggravate mental health including nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances and gut-brain concerns. We have psychotherapists who can address marital challenges, addictions, family conflicts or personal growth. We also have specialists in brain health who provide cutting-edge brain maps that can guide treatment. We offer neurofeedback treatment or individualized programs for trauma recovery, learning, or repair. We believe in going beyond labels and superficial diagnoses to explore what makes you different and how to help you move more fully into your innate potential.
Wholeness Center is a comprehensive mental health clinic that provides care for the whole person. We enjoy working with people of all ages who want personalized care that addresses the root cause of problems and not just superficial symptomatic relief. We treat children to the elderly. We have specialists than can help with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD. We have psychiatrists and nurse practitioners who are able to diagnose complex mental health concerns and manage medications. We have naturopathic doctors that can support with medical concerns that can aggravate mental health including nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances and gut-brain concerns. We have psychotherapists who can address marital challenges, addictions, family conflicts or personal growth. We also have specialists in brain health who provide cutting-edge brain maps that can guide treatment. We offer neurofeedback treatment or individualized programs for trauma recovery, learning, or repair. We believe in going beyond labels and superficial diagnoses to explore what makes you different and how to help you move more fully into your innate potential.
(970) 221-1106 View (970) 221-1106
Photo of Kellyn Smythe - Pacific Quest, Treatment Center
Pacific Quest
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Pacific Quest is an alternative to traditional outdoor behavioral health programs equipped with the resources of a more residential treatment experience. We offer a neurosequential approach to treatment with teens and young adults.
Pacific Quest is an alternative to traditional outdoor behavioral health programs equipped with the resources of a more residential treatment experience. We offer a neurosequential approach to treatment with teens and young adults.
(808) 646-7026 View (808) 646-7026
Photo of Jennifer Bergin - LightHouse WholeHealth Therapy Center, Treatment Center, LPC, MFT
At LightHouse WholeHealth, our dedicated mission is to offer superior mental and behavioral health care and counseling to individuals and families across Colorado. Our services encompass individual, couples, family, and group counseling, as well as Perinatal care, addiction treatment, and crisis support. We offer play therapy for younger children, a variety of modalities to support clients from all backgrounds, and group therapy to focus on specific skills and age ranges.
At LightHouse WholeHealth, our dedicated mission is to offer superior mental and behavioral health care and counseling to individuals and families across Colorado. Our services encompass individual, couples, family, and group counseling, as well as Perinatal care, addiction treatment, and crisis support. We offer play therapy for younger children, a variety of modalities to support clients from all backgrounds, and group therapy to focus on specific skills and age ranges.
(970) 536-1988 View (970) 536-1988
Photo of Lacey Rae Pacheco - Colorado OCD & Anxiety Treatment, Treatment Center, MA, LPC, LPC-S
Colorado OCD & Anxiety Treatment
Treatment Center
Boulder, CO 80301
At Colorado OCD & Anxiety Treatment, we understand how heavy life’s challenges can feel—especially when you're navigating OCD, anxiety, or related concerns. You don’t have to face it alone. We provide therapy for kids, teens, adults, couples, and families working through OCD, anxiety, depression, phobias, and other related issues. We also offer parent support through SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Our approach is rooted in evidence-based treatments, including ERP, CBT, I-CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR. We meet each client with empathy, clarity, and respect—offering care that’s grounded, collaborative, and
At Colorado OCD & Anxiety Treatment, we understand how heavy life’s challenges can feel—especially when you're navigating OCD, anxiety, or related concerns. You don’t have to face it alone. We provide therapy for kids, teens, adults, couples, and families working through OCD, anxiety, depression, phobias, and other related issues. We also offer parent support through SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Our approach is rooted in evidence-based treatments, including ERP, CBT, I-CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR. We meet each client with empathy, clarity, and respect—offering care that’s grounded, collaborative, and
(720) 213-6077 View (720) 213-6077
Photo of Elizabeth Olson - Collective for Psychological Wellness, Treatment Center, PsyD, LCSW, CGP
The Collective for Psychological Wellness is a group practice that offers individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy. We offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training for our clients with a developmental focus. We offer an intensive team-based treatment program that includes mentoring and coaching for the purpose of integrating therapeutic goals into real life action, especially for our clients who struggle with failure to launch and significant affect regulatory issues. We collaborate with psychotherapists in the community to offer mentoring and academic coaching services for their clients as well. We offer treatment that creates constructive and meaningful changes. We work with clients of all ages who present with a wide range of therapeutic interests. Some of our clients present with more serious affect dysregulation difficulties, while some of our clients are interested in personal growth. We also provide training for psychotherapists in individual, group, and family therapy with an emphasis on modern psychoanalysis and dialectical behavior therapy skills training.
The Collective for Psychological Wellness is a group practice that offers individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy. We offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training for our clients with a developmental focus. We offer an intensive team-based treatment program that includes mentoring and coaching for the purpose of integrating therapeutic goals into real life action, especially for our clients who struggle with failure to launch and significant affect regulatory issues. We collaborate with psychotherapists in the community to offer mentoring and academic coaching services for their clients as well. We offer treatment that creates constructive and meaningful changes. We work with clients of all ages who present with a wide range of therapeutic interests. Some of our clients present with more serious affect dysregulation difficulties, while some of our clients are interested in personal growth. We also provide training for psychotherapists in individual, group, and family therapy with an emphasis on modern psychoanalysis and dialectical behavior therapy skills training.
(720) 809-8886 View (720) 809-8886
Photo of Alisha Adrian - Gateways to Transformation, Treatment Center, MS, LPC, TP, ET
Gateways to Transformation
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At Gateways to Transformation Farm Therapy Program with onsite supportive housing and healthy food, Includes regular therapy sessions and farm therapy sessions to allow participants at partial hospital level or IOP level of care to learn skills while they still work on their various mental health issues. Contact us on our website for applications and more information about this new long term therapy program. Space is available now. We also work with intensive outpatient programs for teens, young adults and adults. We have a full young adult transitional living program that is extended care and can run up to 18 months. Equine assisted psychotherapy programs and sessions and Individual therapy sessions. both onsite and online available as well See website www.gatewaystotransformation.com for more information.
At Gateways to Transformation Farm Therapy Program with onsite supportive housing and healthy food, Includes regular therapy sessions and farm therapy sessions to allow participants at partial hospital level or IOP level of care to learn skills while they still work on their various mental health issues. Contact us on our website for applications and more information about this new long term therapy program. Space is available now. We also work with intensive outpatient programs for teens, young adults and adults. We have a full young adult transitional living program that is extended care and can run up to 18 months. Equine assisted psychotherapy programs and sessions and Individual therapy sessions. both onsite and online available as well See website www.gatewaystotransformation.com for more information.
(970) 594-7901 View (970) 594-7901
Photo of Meredith Vasa - Imagine By Northpoint - Ft. Collins, Treatment Center
Imagine by Northpoint is an outpatient mental health treatment center for adolescents ages 12-17 in Ft. Collins, CO. Our treatment consists of a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP). We work with teens who suffer from mental health and substance use challenges. We provide necessary coping skills and tools to transition back into their home, community and schooling system.
Imagine by Northpoint is an outpatient mental health treatment center for adolescents ages 12-17 in Ft. Collins, CO. Our treatment consists of a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP). We work with teens who suffer from mental health and substance use challenges. We provide necessary coping skills and tools to transition back into their home, community and schooling system.
(970) 514-9870 View (970) 514-9870
Photo of Sunda Friedman Tebockhorst - Metis Center for Psychological Services, Treatment Center, PhD
Metis Center for Psychological Services
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We offer outstanding, patient-centered therapy and assessment services provided by well trained clinicians who focus on excellence in service and strong therapeutic outcomes. Our clinicians are eager to meet you and begin the work of supporting you in being the best you possible. Our clinicians have a variety of specialty focuses, including mindfulness, ACT, EMDR, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship work, trauma, underachieving, and others. Please visit our website or reach out by phone now to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation at no charge.
We offer outstanding, patient-centered therapy and assessment services provided by well trained clinicians who focus on excellence in service and strong therapeutic outcomes. Our clinicians are eager to meet you and begin the work of supporting you in being the best you possible. Our clinicians have a variety of specialty focuses, including mindfulness, ACT, EMDR, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship work, trauma, underachieving, and others. Please visit our website or reach out by phone now to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation at no charge.
(720) 463-1903 View (720) 463-1903
Photo of Tracy Markle Owner Clinical Director - Collegiate Coaching Services, Treatment Center, MA, LPC
Collegiate Coaching Services
Treatment Center
Boulder, CO 80302
We focus on academic success, mental health support, and developing skills such as organization, planning and preparing, prioritization, and more. Our clients typically have ADHD, autism, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, isolation, and other factors that impact their ability to be successful. We prioritize in-person coaching when our clients live near our locations, Boulder, CO, and Boston, MA. We provide virtual coaching to those who do not live locally. We support students to be successful academically and to manage emotional stressors and mental health factors by implementing a strength-based-empowered approach.
We focus on academic success, mental health support, and developing skills such as organization, planning and preparing, prioritization, and more. Our clients typically have ADHD, autism, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, isolation, and other factors that impact their ability to be successful. We prioritize in-person coaching when our clients live near our locations, Boulder, CO, and Boston, MA. We provide virtual coaching to those who do not live locally. We support students to be successful academically and to manage emotional stressors and mental health factors by implementing a strength-based-empowered approach.
(303) 647-4367 View (303) 647-4367
Photo of Chrissy Ellis - Wildflower Center for Emotional Health, Treatment Center, LCSW, CST, PMH-C
Wildflower Center for Emotional Health
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We are a women-founded and owned mental health clinic with over a decade of expertise providing specialized mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. Grounded in commitment to clinical excellence, transformative education, and advocacy, our team of psychotherapists advances care, support, and awareness in key areas of mental health, including the transition to parenthood, reproductive challenges, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, sexual health, and relationships. We offer convenient online scheduling. Book your first appointment in 5 minutes or less!
We are a women-founded and owned mental health clinic with over a decade of expertise providing specialized mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. Grounded in commitment to clinical excellence, transformative education, and advocacy, our team of psychotherapists advances care, support, and awareness in key areas of mental health, including the transition to parenthood, reproductive challenges, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, sexual health, and relationships. We offer convenient online scheduling. Book your first appointment in 5 minutes or less!
(872) 250-4161 View (872) 250-4161
Photo of Joseph Holub - Riverstone Behavioral Health, Treatment Center
Riverstone Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, addiction, or life transitions, our experienced team provides therapy, psychiatry, and recovery support tailored to your unique journey. You don’t have to face this alone.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, addiction, or life transitions, our experienced team provides therapy, psychiatry, and recovery support tailored to your unique journey. You don’t have to face this alone.
(720) 740-3217 View (720) 740-3217
Photo of Nicole Bleau - Fountain Wellness Therapy, Treatment Center
Fountain Wellness Therapy
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Fountain Wellness is a private group outpatient practice specializing in addiction and substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, trauma, and borderline personality disorder. Our licensed mental health providers treat individuals and families through a harm reduction framework, culturally-informed and evidence-based care, providing a variety of therapeutic modalities that include CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, Art Therapy, Geek Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Neurofeedback, and Trauma-Informed Therapy. Outdoor and in-home sessions are available.
Fountain Wellness is a private group outpatient practice specializing in addiction and substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, trauma, and borderline personality disorder. Our licensed mental health providers treat individuals and families through a harm reduction framework, culturally-informed and evidence-based care, providing a variety of therapeutic modalities that include CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, Art Therapy, Geek Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Neurofeedback, and Trauma-Informed Therapy. Outdoor and in-home sessions are available.
(720) 804-0087 View (720) 804-0087
Photo of Emma Rhomberg - Boulder Neuropsychological Services, Treatment Center, LCSW, MFTC
Boulder Neuropsychological Services
Treatment Center
Boulder, CO 80301
At Boulder Neuro, we provide a safe, supportive space where your needs guide our care. Our clinicians offer evidence-based therapies including EMDR, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, somatic practices, and trauma-informed treatment, tailored to help you build insight, resilience, and meaningful progress. We also provide comprehensive neuropsychological testing to clarify cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning and guide treatment planning, as well as psychiatric services for medication evaluation and management. Our integrated approach ensures coordinated, whole-person care, helping you feel supported every step of the way.
At Boulder Neuro, we provide a safe, supportive space where your needs guide our care. Our clinicians offer evidence-based therapies including EMDR, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, somatic practices, and trauma-informed treatment, tailored to help you build insight, resilience, and meaningful progress. We also provide comprehensive neuropsychological testing to clarify cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning and guide treatment planning, as well as psychiatric services for medication evaluation and management. Our integrated approach ensures coordinated, whole-person care, helping you feel supported every step of the way.
(970) 684-6367 View (970) 684-6367
Photo of Sandstone C - Sandstone Care Colorado Springs Outpatient Center, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Colorado Springs, we are built on what is proven to work, treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Colorado Springs, we are built on what is proven to work, treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change
(719) 417-8827 View (719) 417-8827
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve DBT Residential Treatment Center for Teens, Treatment Center
When severe mood dysregulation or self-harm requires more than weekly therapy, our specialized DBT residential program offers the immersive care teens need. In a safe, exclusive 6-bed setting, our clinical team helps adolescents rediscover hope and heal. We provide 24/7 supervision and highly personalized, evidence-based treatment tailored to your teen's unique challenges. Evolve also offers structured outpatient step-down support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), ensuring compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step of their journey.
When severe mood dysregulation or self-harm requires more than weekly therapy, our specialized DBT residential program offers the immersive care teens need. In a safe, exclusive 6-bed setting, our clinical team helps adolescents rediscover hope and heal. We provide 24/7 supervision and highly personalized, evidence-based treatment tailored to your teen's unique challenges. Evolve also offers structured outpatient step-down support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), ensuring compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step of their journey.
(408) 402-4734 View (408) 402-4734

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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.