Riverwoods Behavioral Health System provides premier inpatient treatment for children and adolescents ages 10-17 who are experiencing symptoms of addictions and mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We tailor treatment plans to each patient’s specific needs. During their time in treatment, children and adolescents may take part in various therapies, including individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and experiential therapies. Sessions are led by master’s-level therapists and offered weekly, except for group sessions, which are offered daily. Topics discussed in group sessions can include coping skills, creative expression, peer pressure, social skills, and relationship development. We utilize a rewards-based behavior modification model that allows patients to earn points by demonstrating healthy decision-making. We understand that this stage of life can be impressionable, and we prioritize providing care that is developmentally appropriate.
Riverwoods Behavioral Health System provides premier inpatient treatment for children and adolescents ages 10-17 who are experiencing symptoms of addictions and mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We tailor treatment plans to each patient’s specific needs. During their time in treatment, children and adolescents may take part in various therapies, including individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and experiential therapies. Sessions are led by master’s-level therapists and offered weekly, except for group sessions, which are offered daily. Topics discussed in group sessions can include coping skills, creative expression, peer pressure, social skills, and relationship development. We utilize a rewards-based behavior modification model that allows patients to earn points by demonstrating healthy decision-making. We understand that this stage of life can be impressionable, and we prioritize providing care that is developmentally appropriate.
Addiction and unbalanced mental health is a lonely path, leaving individuals navigating life in isolation, resulting in a lack of true support and connection to others outside of the bonds formed during active addiction. Our holistic wellness model fosters community, restores a sense of spirituality, and provides individuals with the opportunity to address severely neglected areas of life, which encompasses social, financial, and physical health needs. The benefits of sharing a daily space with other individuals navigating a life free from addiction provide an experience of acceptance and the opportunity for social learning in a safe and nurturing environment. Yoga, Tai Chi, and Acupuncture provide the opportunity to learn how to quiet the mind and begin the healing process from within, individuals learn to shift their focus within, tapping into inner strength and wisdom needed to navigate the journey of recovery. These holistic healing methods also offer relief from emotional trauma, stress relief, anxiety, and chronic pain.
Addiction and unbalanced mental health is a lonely path, leaving individuals navigating life in isolation, resulting in a lack of true support and connection to others outside of the bonds formed during active addiction. Our holistic wellness model fosters community, restores a sense of spirituality, and provides individuals with the opportunity to address severely neglected areas of life, which encompasses social, financial, and physical health needs. The benefits of sharing a daily space with other individuals navigating a life free from addiction provide an experience of acceptance and the opportunity for social learning in a safe and nurturing environment. Yoga, Tai Chi, and Acupuncture provide the opportunity to learn how to quiet the mind and begin the healing process from within, individuals learn to shift their focus within, tapping into inner strength and wisdom needed to navigate the journey of recovery. These holistic healing methods also offer relief from emotional trauma, stress relief, anxiety, and chronic pain.
Our clients play an active role in the planning, prioritization, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the services offered. Our commitment to quality and the involvement of the persons served span the entire time the client is involved with the organization. The service planning process is individualized and establishes goals and objectives based on needs identified through the assessment process. The individual plan incorporates the unique visions, dreams, strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences of the persons served. Consistency is key to success.
Our clients play an active role in the planning, prioritization, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the services offered. Our commitment to quality and the involvement of the persons served span the entire time the client is involved with the organization. The service planning process is individualized and establishes goals and objectives based on needs identified through the assessment process. The individual plan incorporates the unique visions, dreams, strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences of the persons served. Consistency is key to success.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment proven to help teens struggling with emotion dysregulation, self-harming behavior, suicidal ideation, and other mental health issues. Evolve’s Comprehensive DBT residential treatment center is the first of its kind in California and one of only a handful in the entire country. Many of our teens struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, borderline personality disorder, addiction or other high-acuity issues. We offer individual therapy (at least 3 times a week), family therapy (2 times a week, with out-of-state families participating remotely), DBT Skills Training Groups (4 times a week), and skills-coaching (24/7). Teens learn how to practice Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness within a warm, accepting environment. We have one of the highest staff:patient ratios in the nation, serving only six teens at any given time. Our adherence to Comprehensive DBT protocols, trained DBT clinicians, and deep commitment to safety are reasons why thousands of families from all over the country choose Evolve’s DBT treatment center for their teens.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment proven to help teens struggling with emotion dysregulation, self-harming behavior, suicidal ideation, and other mental health issues. Evolve’s Comprehensive DBT residential treatment center is the first of its kind in California and one of only a handful in the entire country. Many of our teens struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, borderline personality disorder, addiction or other high-acuity issues. We offer individual therapy (at least 3 times a week), family therapy (2 times a week, with out-of-state families participating remotely), DBT Skills Training Groups (4 times a week), and skills-coaching (24/7). Teens learn how to practice Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness within a warm, accepting environment. We have one of the highest staff:patient ratios in the nation, serving only six teens at any given time. Our adherence to Comprehensive DBT protocols, trained DBT clinicians, and deep commitment to safety are reasons why thousands of families from all over the country choose Evolve’s DBT treatment center for their teens.
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Navigating a teen's co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges requires expert intervention. Our specialized Dual Diagnosis residential program provides an intimate 6-bed setting, giving teens the targeted, immersive care they urgently need. We offer a safe, supportive environment with continuous 24/7 supervision and evidence-based therapies tailored to complex behavioral challenges. To support lasting recovery, Evolve also features structured outpatient therapy via our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Your teen will receive compassionate care at every single step.
Navigating a teen's co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges requires expert intervention. Our specialized Dual Diagnosis residential program provides an intimate 6-bed setting, giving teens the targeted, immersive care they urgently need. We offer a safe, supportive environment with continuous 24/7 supervision and evidence-based therapies tailored to complex behavioral challenges. To support lasting recovery, Evolve also features structured outpatient therapy via our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Your teen will receive compassionate care at every single step.
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
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.
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.
With over 30 years of experience, ARCH Academy is specifically designed for adolescents. Our ARCH programs are informed through a lens of research scholarship and evidenced- based practices. Our blend of treatment strikes a balance between therapy, academics, and adventure, and is designed to provide individualized treatment within a therapeutic group milieu. Additionally, our programs are constructed on a foundation based upon twelve- step culture, which informs our ability to treat the whole child, including any underlying co-occurring mental health issues, family issues, relational barriers, and poor academic confidence.
With over 30 years of experience, ARCH Academy is specifically designed for adolescents. Our ARCH programs are informed through a lens of research scholarship and evidenced- based practices. Our blend of treatment strikes a balance between therapy, academics, and adventure, and is designed to provide individualized treatment within a therapeutic group milieu. Additionally, our programs are constructed on a foundation based upon twelve- step culture, which informs our ability to treat the whole child, including any underlying co-occurring mental health issues, family issues, relational barriers, and poor academic confidence.
Alpine Academy students often face severe anxiety and depression, making it hard to succeed at home, school, and with friends. Many have experienced trauma and struggle to express overwhelming emotions. Though typically bright, emotional challenges can disrupt classroom success and peer relationships. Students may withdraw from school and social activities, turning to social media or gaming instead. They tend to internalize their pain, with some using self-harm or suicidal behaviors as coping methods. Despite these struggles, they usually want to reconnect with their hobbies and interests.
Alpine Academy students often face severe anxiety and depression, making it hard to succeed at home, school, and with friends. Many have experienced trauma and struggle to express overwhelming emotions. Though typically bright, emotional challenges can disrupt classroom success and peer relationships. Students may withdraw from school and social activities, turning to social media or gaming instead. They tend to internalize their pain, with some using self-harm or suicidal behaviors as coping methods. Despite these struggles, they usually want to reconnect with their hobbies and interests.
North Georgia Recovery Center offers comprehensive outpatient treatment options for both substance abuse issues and co-occurring mental health disorders. We seek to provide a catered approach to each individual with the understanding that each person is unique in their struggles. In addition to our commuter programs located in Kennesaw, NGRC also provides housing accommodations for those in need of additional community support and resources as they focus on their journey in recovery.
North Georgia Recovery Center offers comprehensive outpatient treatment options for both substance abuse issues and co-occurring mental health disorders. We seek to provide a catered approach to each individual with the understanding that each person is unique in their struggles. In addition to our commuter programs located in Kennesaw, NGRC also provides housing accommodations for those in need of additional community support and resources as they focus on their journey in recovery.
The Berman Center is owned and operated by licensed mental health professionals dedicated to treating mental health and substance abuse/addiction issues. Our highly qualified professionals craft an individualized, evidence-based recovery plan with the goal of transitioning clients into a healthy self- sufficient life. Based on the Jewish values of community, connection, and healing, our spiritually- holistic approach helps participants progress from merely surviving to thriving. Navigating the options for addiction and mental health treatment can be an overwhelming process – especially when you are desperate for help and don’t even know the right questions to ask. We work with you to create a care plan that is individualized to your unique needs and navigate the journey to a better life right by your side. We help you feel better and show you that you matter and belong. If you are looking for help, we’re here for you!
The Berman Center is owned and operated by licensed mental health professionals dedicated to treating mental health and substance abuse/addiction issues. Our highly qualified professionals craft an individualized, evidence-based recovery plan with the goal of transitioning clients into a healthy self- sufficient life. Based on the Jewish values of community, connection, and healing, our spiritually- holistic approach helps participants progress from merely surviving to thriving. Navigating the options for addiction and mental health treatment can be an overwhelming process – especially when you are desperate for help and don’t even know the right questions to ask. We work with you to create a care plan that is individualized to your unique needs and navigate the journey to a better life right by your side. We help you feel better and show you that you matter and belong. If you are looking for help, we’re here for you!
The Road to Recovery, Inc. is a premier psychological and behavioral health practice based in the State of Georgia, providing the highest level of mental health care since 1995. We offer you all our clinical services via telehealth as an alternative to face-to-face visits. Your safety, protection, and security is our utmost concern. Comprehensive mental health assessments, individual counseling, and group therapy sessions are coordinated by our administrative staff, working with bilingual, experienced, and professional clinicians. We specialize in evidence-based therapy for co-occurring disorders and addiction issues in English and Spanish. The dedicated administrative and clinical staff at The Road to Recovery, Inc. are dedicated to serving you with genuineness, empathy care, and respect. Call for an initial consultation. Llamenos para una consulta inicial, estamos aqui para ayudarle en su idioma y comprendiendo sus valores culturales. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step at the Road to Recovery."
The Road to Recovery, Inc. is a premier psychological and behavioral health practice based in the State of Georgia, providing the highest level of mental health care since 1995. We offer you all our clinical services via telehealth as an alternative to face-to-face visits. Your safety, protection, and security is our utmost concern. Comprehensive mental health assessments, individual counseling, and group therapy sessions are coordinated by our administrative staff, working with bilingual, experienced, and professional clinicians. We specialize in evidence-based therapy for co-occurring disorders and addiction issues in English and Spanish. The dedicated administrative and clinical staff at The Road to Recovery, Inc. are dedicated to serving you with genuineness, empathy care, and respect. Call for an initial consultation. Llamenos para una consulta inicial, estamos aqui para ayudarle en su idioma y comprendiendo sus valores culturales. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step at the Road to Recovery."
Time Wellness Georgia serves adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, dual diagnosis, personality disorders, and trauma-related challenges. Our comprehensive PHP and IOP approach uses CBT, DBT, and ACT addresses an array of mental health problems. We offer intensive outpatient programming three evenings weekly for adolescents ages 13-17, featuring interactive experiences through art, movement, and experiential activities. Our adolescent IOP applies therapeutic techniques to teen life in today's society.
Time Wellness Georgia serves adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, dual diagnosis, personality disorders, and trauma-related challenges. Our comprehensive PHP and IOP approach uses CBT, DBT, and ACT addresses an array of mental health problems. We offer intensive outpatient programming three evenings weekly for adolescents ages 13-17, featuring interactive experiences through art, movement, and experiential activities. Our adolescent IOP applies therapeutic techniques to teen life in today's society.
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Atlanta, Georgia are designed to support adolescents, teens, and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and 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 son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Atlanta, Georgia are designed to support adolescents, teens, and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
High Focus Centers in Marietta, GA, provides a compassionate and integrated approach to adult and adolescent mental health treatment and substance use disorder treatment in an outpatient setting, just outside of Atlanta. This center offers an accessible and affordable alternative to residential treatment, maintaining high-quality care. Our expert clinical team tailors treatment for mental health, substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses, beginning with thorough evaluations and continuing through comprehensive treatment and aftercare. At High Focus Centers in Marietta, we are committed to supporting clients at every stage of their recovery journey in a confidential, non-judgmental, and LGBTQ-friendly environment. We welcome all individuals, providing a safe and inclusive space for healing and growth.
High Focus Centers in Marietta, GA, provides a compassionate and integrated approach to adult and adolescent mental health treatment and substance use disorder treatment in an outpatient setting, just outside of Atlanta. This center offers an accessible and affordable alternative to residential treatment, maintaining high-quality care. Our expert clinical team tailors treatment for mental health, substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses, beginning with thorough evaluations and continuing through comprehensive treatment and aftercare. At High Focus Centers in Marietta, we are committed to supporting clients at every stage of their recovery journey in a confidential, non-judgmental, and LGBTQ-friendly environment. We welcome all individuals, providing a safe and inclusive space for healing and growth.
Rogers Behavioral Health's Atlanta area clinic offers highly specialized partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care for adults, adolescents, and children struggling with OCD and anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, and trauma/PTSD. All patients have access to a board-certified psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team of mental health experts. Rogers Connect Care is a telehealth treatment option offered in IL, MN, TN, and WI.
Rogers Behavioral Health's Atlanta area clinic offers highly specialized partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care for adults, adolescents, and children struggling with OCD and anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, and trauma/PTSD. All patients have access to a board-certified psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team of mental health experts. Rogers Connect Care is a telehealth treatment option offered in IL, MN, TN, and WI.
Have you been needing therapy, but putting it off because cost, time, or access felt out of reach? Therapy Access provides affordable online therapy in Atlanta and across Georgia for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions. We serve adults, college students, and young professionals who are overwhelmed, burned out, or in survival mode, juggling work or school, finances, family conflict, relationships, and grief. If you’re on edge, shutting down, or can’t sleep, you’ll find consistent, judgment-free care and practical tools you can use week to week—without having to prove you’re struggling enough to deserve support.
Have you been needing therapy, but putting it off because cost, time, or access felt out of reach? Therapy Access provides affordable online therapy in Atlanta and across Georgia for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions. We serve adults, college students, and young professionals who are overwhelmed, burned out, or in survival mode, juggling work or school, finances, family conflict, relationships, and grief. If you’re on edge, shutting down, or can’t sleep, you’ll find consistent, judgment-free care and practical tools you can use week to week—without having to prove you’re struggling enough to deserve support.
For over 40 years Recovery Place has been providing lasting solutions for individual and families with behavioral health and substance use disorders. We offer an integrated continuum of care which is individualized to meet the unique needs of every client. We believe every client deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
For over 40 years Recovery Place has been providing lasting solutions for individual and families with behavioral health and substance use disorders. We offer an integrated continuum of care which is individualized to meet the unique needs of every client. We believe every client deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
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.
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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.