At our adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program, we take pride in providing comprehensive mental health services to a wide range of individuals. If your loved one is struggling with ADHD, anger issues, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, our team of experienced professionals is here to help. We take a personalized approach to each individual's unique needs and circumstances to provide the most effective treatment possible.
At our adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program, we take pride in providing comprehensive mental health services to a wide range of individuals. If your loved one is struggling with ADHD, anger issues, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, our team of experienced professionals is here to help. We take a personalized approach to each individual's unique needs and circumstances to provide the most effective treatment possible.
We provide support for a wide range of mental disorders and common mental health issues at our Ellie Mental Health Clinic in Newton and Lexington. No matter your concerns, our compassionate Ellie therapists will provide you with the non-judgmental care you deserve.
We provide support for a wide range of mental disorders and common mental health issues at our Ellie Mental Health Clinic in Newton and Lexington. No matter your concerns, our compassionate Ellie therapists will provide you with the non-judgmental care you deserve.
For 40 years, Sameem has treated Substance Use Disorder, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and other disorders in adolescents and adults at our offices in Newton, Massachusetts. Our outpatient services include Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and alcohol or drug testing. We help people move from crisis to enduring health.
For 40 years, Sameem has treated Substance Use Disorder, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and other disorders in adolescents and adults at our offices in Newton, Massachusetts. Our outpatient services include Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and alcohol or drug testing. We help people move from crisis to enduring health.
At Copernican we utilize a combination of traditional therapy techniques and cutting-edge clinical interventions to help support your treatment experience. Our staff functions as an integrated, CLINICAL TEAM as we coordinate with other professionals in a seamless manner. Our approach to continuity of care that is packed with relevant clinical information. We believe that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. The usual response we receive from other professionals is, "Thanks! You guys are always so helpful."
At Copernican we utilize a combination of traditional therapy techniques and cutting-edge clinical interventions to help support your treatment experience. Our staff functions as an integrated, CLINICAL TEAM as we coordinate with other professionals in a seamless manner. Our approach to continuity of care that is packed with relevant clinical information. We believe that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. The usual response we receive from other professionals is, "Thanks! You guys are always so helpful."
Since its founding in 2003, Turnbridge has been setting the standard for the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in adolescents and young adults. Turnbridge treatment programs provide high-quality, whole-person care to restore well-being and help clients learn to lead lives worth protecting. Here, behavioral health luminaries and experienced care providers deliver individualized care that addresses every aspect of client life. Turnbridge treatment campuses are home to leading adolescent and young adult treatment experts and researchers using the latest therapies and research to effectively treat underlying conditions and initiate lasting change.
Since its founding in 2003, Turnbridge has been setting the standard for the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in adolescents and young adults. Turnbridge treatment programs provide high-quality, whole-person care to restore well-being and help clients learn to lead lives worth protecting. Here, behavioral health luminaries and experienced care providers deliver individualized care that addresses every aspect of client life. Turnbridge treatment campuses are home to leading adolescent and young adult treatment experts and researchers using the latest therapies and research to effectively treat underlying conditions and initiate lasting change.
At Waltham Behavioral Health we are committed to providing client-centered mental health to individuals of all ages. The WBH team consists of providers with varied areas of expertise including psychologists, licensed clinical social workers specializing in adult, child and adolescent therapy as well as psychopharmacologists available to prescribe to all patients with psychiatric disorders and medication-management needs.
At Waltham Behavioral Health we are committed to providing client-centered mental health to individuals of all ages. The WBH team consists of providers with varied areas of expertise including psychologists, licensed clinical social workers specializing in adult, child and adolescent therapy as well as psychopharmacologists available to prescribe to all patients with psychiatric disorders and medication-management needs.
With many locations throughout Eastern Massachusetts, Arbour Counseling Services (ACS) offers a full range of programs & clinical specialties. Our team of therapists provide comprehensive outpatient counseling services to children, adolescents, & adults. Our facility has offered long term support to the Boston area and is a trusted provider for many. ACS, Allston provides compassionate care for all. The Boston Center offers a year-round hybrid Partial Hospitalization day program M-F for children & adolescents ages 10-18 and a hybrid evening Intensive Outpatient Program adult program for all ages 18+ on M, W, Th from 3:30-7 p.m.
With many locations throughout Eastern Massachusetts, Arbour Counseling Services (ACS) offers a full range of programs & clinical specialties. Our team of therapists provide comprehensive outpatient counseling services to children, adolescents, & adults. Our facility has offered long term support to the Boston area and is a trusted provider for many. ACS, Allston provides compassionate care for all. The Boston Center offers a year-round hybrid Partial Hospitalization day program M-F for children & adolescents ages 10-18 and a hybrid evening Intensive Outpatient Program adult program for all ages 18+ on M, W, Th from 3:30-7 p.m.
Uniquely situated within the natural beauty of New England, both Ridge residential teen treatment centers in New Hampshire and Maine are specialized mental health treatment programs designed for teens, ages 12-18, requiring therapeutic assessment and enhanced support for mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues. The Ridge RTC provides a supportive and caring environment for teens who need more intense care than they can receive at home, at school, or in a traditional outpatient setting. Our programming focuses on stabilizing, evaluating, and preparing teenagers for a happier and more productive life beyond the program. We are proud to offer one of the most intensive treatment programs in the country. Our teen residential program offers 4 individual therapy sessions per week, group therapy multiple times a day, and a comprehensive family therapy component. Our holistic program includes psychiatric care, medication management, physical exercise, nutrition and other recreational activities. At The Ridge RTC, accessibility matters. With a commitment to extending high-quality treatment to as many families as possible, we are in-network with most major insurance carriers.
Uniquely situated within the natural beauty of New England, both Ridge residential teen treatment centers in New Hampshire and Maine are specialized mental health treatment programs designed for teens, ages 12-18, requiring therapeutic assessment and enhanced support for mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues. The Ridge RTC provides a supportive and caring environment for teens who need more intense care than they can receive at home, at school, or in a traditional outpatient setting. Our programming focuses on stabilizing, evaluating, and preparing teenagers for a happier and more productive life beyond the program. We are proud to offer one of the most intensive treatment programs in the country. Our teen residential program offers 4 individual therapy sessions per week, group therapy multiple times a day, and a comprehensive family therapy component. Our holistic program includes psychiatric care, medication management, physical exercise, nutrition and other recreational activities. At The Ridge RTC, accessibility matters. With a commitment to extending high-quality treatment to as many families as possible, we are in-network with most major insurance carriers.
TCA Counseling Group was founded by Dr. Tonn Q. Cao in 2011 specializing in treatments for Millennials. Our philosophy is that every individual should be treated with respect and integrity despite his or her background, identity or experiences. This is particularly true when they are at their most vulnerable as they seek counseling services. We offer a safe refuge where individuals, couples and families are encouraged to explore their tribulations as they succeed at leading healthier and happier lives. By combining our specializations, our therapists can help our clients from many different perspectives and increase the chances of their success in meeting their treatment goals.
TCA Counseling Group was founded by Dr. Tonn Q. Cao in 2011 specializing in treatments for Millennials. Our philosophy is that every individual should be treated with respect and integrity despite his or her background, identity or experiences. This is particularly true when they are at their most vulnerable as they seek counseling services. We offer a safe refuge where individuals, couples and families are encouraged to explore their tribulations as they succeed at leading healthier and happier lives. By combining our specializations, our therapists can help our clients from many different perspectives and increase the chances of their success in meeting their treatment goals.
The Hospital for Behavioral Medicine (HBM) offers innovative inpatient services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Inpatient services focus on crisis stabilization, medication management, group treatment and discharge/transition planning. Our dedicated staff of doctors, nurses, case managers, and mental health technicians are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care, bringing creativity, expressive arts, and best practices to manage and reduce unsafe behaviors.
The Hospital for Behavioral Medicine (HBM) offers innovative inpatient services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Inpatient services focus on crisis stabilization, medication management, group treatment and discharge/transition planning. Our dedicated staff of doctors, nurses, case managers, and mental health technicians are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care, bringing creativity, expressive arts, and best practices to manage and reduce unsafe behaviors.
We specialize in treating all forms of emotion dysregulation, including: borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. We also treat a range of related emotional difficulties including suicidality, self-injury, impulsivity, relationship difficulties, problematic substance use, disordered eating, and unstable sense of self. Our clients are highly sensitive individuals (as are our staff!) who are interested in building skills to manage their emotions.
We specialize in treating all forms of emotion dysregulation, including: borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. We also treat a range of related emotional difficulties including suicidality, self-injury, impulsivity, relationship difficulties, problematic substance use, disordered eating, and unstable sense of self. Our clients are highly sensitive individuals (as are our staff!) who are interested in building skills to manage their emotions.
Intensive CBT treatment is a specialized form of concentrated and accelerated therapy that directly targets your specific anxiety using concrete tools and strategies, using exposure and response prevention (ERP) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). It is a short-term, 2-week program (or longer if preferred) in which you meet 1-on-1 with a team of highly qualified clinicians. This program is designed for older adolescents (16+) and adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, health anxiety, and specific phobia.
Intensive CBT treatment is a specialized form of concentrated and accelerated therapy that directly targets your specific anxiety using concrete tools and strategies, using exposure and response prevention (ERP) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). It is a short-term, 2-week program (or longer if preferred) in which you meet 1-on-1 with a team of highly qualified clinicians. This program is designed for older adolescents (16+) and adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, health anxiety, and specific phobia.
Founded in 1977, Wellspring is a residential treatment center for adolescent girls and young adult women and gender diverse individuals struggling with mental health and relational issues. Our NEW intensive adolescent program offers a briefer treatment stay with focus on stabilization, and complements our long-term program. Wellspring's Arch Bridge School is a private therapeutic school for grades 7-12 an offers college prep academics with classroom support from clinicians and special education teachers. Wellspring is accredited by The Joint Commission and NEASC, and approved by the departments of Education in CT, MA, NJ and NY.
Founded in 1977, Wellspring is a residential treatment center for adolescent girls and young adult women and gender diverse individuals struggling with mental health and relational issues. Our NEW intensive adolescent program offers a briefer treatment stay with focus on stabilization, and complements our long-term program. Wellspring's Arch Bridge School is a private therapeutic school for grades 7-12 an offers college prep academics with classroom support from clinicians and special education teachers. Wellspring is accredited by The Joint Commission and NEASC, and approved by the departments of Education in CT, MA, NJ and NY.
We are a group of therapists who can hold the complexity of your story and address its many challenges all in one place. We specialize in complexity, and we delight in helping our clients feel grounded, safe, understood, and deeply known. Our clients often report relief that they found us, and we take that privilege seriously, with good humor and great patience.
We are a group of therapists who can hold the complexity of your story and address its many challenges all in one place. We specialize in complexity, and we delight in helping our clients feel grounded, safe, understood, and deeply known. Our clients often report relief that they found us, and we take that privilege seriously, with good humor and great patience.
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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.
The Renfrew Center, a family-owned leader in eating disorder treatment, opened the nation’s first residential facility in 1985. With 15 sites nationwide and virtual services in 30+ states, Renfrew has helped over 100,000 adolescent girls, women, transgender, and non-binary individuals. Our evidence-based Unified Treatment Model addresses eating disorders and co-occurring presentations such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering a full continuum of care—from Residential to Outpatient—tailored to each individual’s needs.
The Renfrew Center, a family-owned leader in eating disorder treatment, opened the nation’s first residential facility in 1985. With 15 sites nationwide and virtual services in 30+ states, Renfrew has helped over 100,000 adolescent girls, women, transgender, and non-binary individuals. Our evidence-based Unified Treatment Model addresses eating disorders and co-occurring presentations such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering a full continuum of care—from Residential to Outpatient—tailored to each individual’s needs.
At Woburn Addiction Treatment, we serve individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds but share a common need for comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized care. Many of our clients face conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, requiring specialized therapeutic interventions, including both individual and group therapy, to address their unique mental health needs. Others struggle with addiction to substances such as alcohol, opioids, prescription medications, or illicit drugs, needing a structured recovery program that integrates the 12-step philosophy with evidence-based treatment methods. A significant number of our clients have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, requiring a coordinated approach that addresses both aspects simultaneously to achieve effective and sustainable recovery. A key aspect of our approach is maintaining a client-to-staff ratio that ensures a remarkable level of individualized and attentive support. Woburn Addiction Treatment is dedicated to meeting each client's unique needs, guiding them toward a healthier, more balanced life.
At Woburn Addiction Treatment, we serve individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds but share a common need for comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized care. Many of our clients face conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, requiring specialized therapeutic interventions, including both individual and group therapy, to address their unique mental health needs. Others struggle with addiction to substances such as alcohol, opioids, prescription medications, or illicit drugs, needing a structured recovery program that integrates the 12-step philosophy with evidence-based treatment methods. A significant number of our clients have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, requiring a coordinated approach that addresses both aspects simultaneously to achieve effective and sustainable recovery. A key aspect of our approach is maintaining a client-to-staff ratio that ensures a remarkable level of individualized and attentive support. Woburn Addiction Treatment is dedicated to meeting each client's unique needs, guiding them toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Rewire and Rise Counseling is a therapist-founded small group private practice built by clinicians who truly understand what it means to sit in your seat. Our team of licensed counselors and pre-licensed master’s-level therapists provides 100% telehealth outpatient care to individuals and couples across Massachusetts. Rewire was created to help you break free from destructive patterns, heal emotional wounds, and rewire your mind so you can rise into a life of clarity, confidence, peace and purpose.
Rewire and Rise Counseling is a therapist-founded small group private practice built by clinicians who truly understand what it means to sit in your seat. Our team of licensed counselors and pre-licensed master’s-level therapists provides 100% telehealth outpatient care to individuals and couples across Massachusetts. Rewire was created to help you break free from destructive patterns, heal emotional wounds, and rewire your mind so you can rise into a life of clarity, confidence, peace and purpose.
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 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.
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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.