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."
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.
Strattus..TILL’s Mental Health Clinic has been serving the communities of Massachusetts since 1986. At Strattus, we have a team of experienced clinicians, clinical interns, psychiatrist, and dedicated administrative staff providing exceptional services and support to those with and without specialized needs.
Strattus..TILL’s Mental Health Clinic has been serving the communities of Massachusetts since 1986. At Strattus, we have a team of experienced clinicians, clinical interns, psychiatrist, and dedicated administrative staff providing exceptional services and support to those with and without specialized needs.
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.
Brighton-Allston Mental Health Association (BAMHA), a program of Italian Home for Children (IHC) is a diverse community mental health agency that has been servicing the Brighton/Allston community and surrounding Metro Boston area since 1964. BAMHA also has an outpatient satellite office in Jamaica Plain. We offer individual and group therapy treatment, psychopharmacology, as well as family and couples counseling services. BAMHA services clients ages 4-80+. Our BAMHA clinicians are trained in various treatment modalities including: traditional psychotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapy, and play therapy. We also offer In-Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, In-Home Behavioral services for children ages 4-20 through our partner Community Based Programs (CBP) at Italian Home. Our clinicians speak over a dozen languages, including Spanish. We now have immediate openings in all of our CBP programs, and offer telehealth services for your convenience and safety.
Brighton-Allston Mental Health Association (BAMHA), a program of Italian Home for Children (IHC) is a diverse community mental health agency that has been servicing the Brighton/Allston community and surrounding Metro Boston area since 1964. BAMHA also has an outpatient satellite office in Jamaica Plain. We offer individual and group therapy treatment, psychopharmacology, as well as family and couples counseling services. BAMHA services clients ages 4-80+. Our BAMHA clinicians are trained in various treatment modalities including: traditional psychotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapy, and play therapy. We also offer In-Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, In-Home Behavioral services for children ages 4-20 through our partner Community Based Programs (CBP) at Italian Home. Our clinicians speak over a dozen languages, including Spanish. We now have immediate openings in all of our CBP programs, and offer telehealth services for your convenience and safety.
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Susan Long is a Master prepared therapist as well as a board certified Psychiatric Nurse practitioner. She is the owner of The Rested Mind and founded it in 2010 to serve the South Shore Massachusetts area. We have a relationship with the Archdiocese of Boston and provides services to abuse survivors. We are also honored to see active duty military and veterans ( Tricare Accepted) as well as Police, Fire and First responders. The practice was originally started for children but we expanded our services and now sees patients up to age 65 ( no medicare/medicaid). We are open 9am in the morning until 10pm at night Mon-Thursday, Friday 10am to 4pm and Sundays 10am to 6pm to accommodate those who cannot leave work during normal business hours. We are closed Saturdays.
Susan Long is a Master prepared therapist as well as a board certified Psychiatric Nurse practitioner. She is the owner of The Rested Mind and founded it in 2010 to serve the South Shore Massachusetts area. We have a relationship with the Archdiocese of Boston and provides services to abuse survivors. We are also honored to see active duty military and veterans ( Tricare Accepted) as well as Police, Fire and First responders. The practice was originally started for children but we expanded our services and now sees patients up to age 65 ( no medicare/medicaid). We are open 9am in the morning until 10pm at night Mon-Thursday, Friday 10am to 4pm and Sundays 10am to 6pm to accommodate those who cannot leave work during normal business hours. We are closed Saturdays.
We support adults, children, and families coping with life’s ups and downs. For more than 30 years, Advocates counseling clinics have supported people experiencing difficulties in life. Our Lawrence and Peabody locations became part of Advocates in July 2024, when Family Continuity merged with Advocates. Like all of our counseling locations, these sites offer services for both individuals and families.
Whether it's support during a difficult time, help coping with the stresses of everyday life, or treatment for addiction or mental health issues, our team of caring and compassionate providers is here for you.
We support adults, children, and families coping with life’s ups and downs. For more than 30 years, Advocates counseling clinics have supported people experiencing difficulties in life. Our Lawrence and Peabody locations became part of Advocates in July 2024, when Family Continuity merged with Advocates. Like all of our counseling locations, these sites offer services for both individuals and families.
Whether it's support during a difficult time, help coping with the stresses of everyday life, or treatment for addiction or mental health issues, our team of caring and compassionate providers is here for you.
Whether you’re struggling with a mental health condition like anxiety, depression, ADHD, enduring a stressful period in life, or aren’t sure what you need, but know something is wrong, you don’t have to feel isolated or alone any longer. There’s Hope!
Whether you’re struggling with a mental health condition like anxiety, depression, ADHD, enduring a stressful period in life, or aren’t sure what you need, but know something is wrong, you don’t have to feel isolated or alone any longer. There’s Hope!
Evolve’s caring, customized approach helps teens break free from addiction and rebuild hope for a better future 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
Evolve’s caring, customized approach helps teens break free from addiction and rebuild hope for a better future 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
We serve children, adolescents, adults, families and couples who are facing various life stressors including trauma, mental illness, substance use disorder, family stress, LGBTQIA concerns, chronic illness, and more. We are a practice that is committed to destigmatizing mental health, creating access to care and prioritizing ourselves as human first in the room with you. We promise to use humor and empathy in our work together while we help you achieve your goals! Please reach out so we can match you with a therapist in our group who best fits your needs!
We serve children, adolescents, adults, families and couples who are facing various life stressors including trauma, mental illness, substance use disorder, family stress, LGBTQIA concerns, chronic illness, and more. We are a practice that is committed to destigmatizing mental health, creating access to care and prioritizing ourselves as human first in the room with you. We promise to use humor and empathy in our work together while we help you achieve your goals! Please reach out so we can match you with a therapist in our group who best fits your needs!
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 Triumph Center in Reading, Massachusetts, serves children, adolescents, and young adults. Our clients face a range of developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. They require personalized support to navigate life's transitions and challenges. Issues may include social skill deficits, emotional regulation difficulties, learning disabilities, and anxiety. Our services address these needs through counseling, social skills groups, comprehensive evaluations, and consultation. We focus on building strengths, fostering resilience, and promoting lifelong development in a safe, supportive environment.
The Triumph Center in Reading, Massachusetts, serves children, adolescents, and young adults. Our clients face a range of developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. They require personalized support to navigate life's transitions and challenges. Issues may include social skill deficits, emotional regulation difficulties, learning disabilities, and anxiety. Our services address these needs through counseling, social skills groups, comprehensive evaluations, and consultation. We focus on building strengths, fostering resilience, and promoting lifelong development in a safe, supportive environment.
Clearview offers a welcoming environment for individuals seeking Outpatient Therapy and Medication Management. Our diverse team of therapists (speak multiple languages) provide individualized services, ensuring a tailored approach to your needs. We service clients Ages 5+, After Hours and Weekends.
We work tirelessly to provide Little to No Wait Times!
Clearview offers a welcoming environment for individuals seeking Outpatient Therapy and Medication Management. Our diverse team of therapists (speak multiple languages) provide individualized services, ensuring a tailored approach to your needs. We service clients Ages 5+, After Hours and Weekends.
We work tirelessly to provide Little to No Wait Times!
Arbour Hospital's Branches Outpatient has a long history of providing a continuum of quality behavioral health care in the greater Boston area. We serve adolescents and adults experiencing mental health and substance use challenges in Jamaica Plain and Quincy.
Arbour Hospital's Branches Outpatient has a long history of providing a continuum of quality behavioral health care in the greater Boston area. We serve adolescents and adults experiencing mental health and substance use challenges in Jamaica Plain and Quincy.
At New Harbor, we only treat young people, we always treat the family system, and we are local. We offer full psychiatric day treatment and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents (13-18) experiencing issues with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. We conduct evidence-based therapy groups grounded in DBT/CBT skills, mindfulness, and holistic wellness. Clients are assigned a primary therapist with whom they meet weekly. We provide a parent support group every Monday for parents of our clients and extensive parent therapeutic coaching.
At New Harbor, we only treat young people, we always treat the family system, and we are local. We offer full psychiatric day treatment and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents (13-18) experiencing issues with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. We conduct evidence-based therapy groups grounded in DBT/CBT skills, mindfulness, and holistic wellness. Clients are assigned a primary therapist with whom they meet weekly. We provide a parent support group every Monday for parents of our clients and extensive parent therapeutic coaching.
At Trinity Wellness in Braintree, MA, we help adults seeking balance, stability, and recovery from mental health or substance use challenges. Our clients often juggle work, school, or family responsibilities and need structured care without 24/7 supervision. We welcome individuals motivated for change who value flexible, evidence-based treatment in a supportive environment designed to help them heal while staying connected to their everyday lives.
At Trinity Wellness in Braintree, MA, we help adults seeking balance, stability, and recovery from mental health or substance use challenges. Our clients often juggle work, school, or family responsibilities and need structured care without 24/7 supervision. We welcome individuals motivated for change who value flexible, evidence-based treatment in a supportive environment designed to help them heal while staying connected to their everyday lives.
Guidelight is a leading provider of evidence-based intermediate levels of care, including Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. We offer in-person and virtual treatment for adolescents (12-17) and adults (18+) which includes group therapy, individual therapy, medication management and family involvement. Our outcomes-driven, skills-based care helps individuals stabilize, build practical tools, and return to daily life with greater confidence and support. We have clinics in Brighton, Medford, Norwood, Quincy, Waltham, Woburn, and Worcester and offer virtual treatment across Massachusetts.
Guidelight is a leading provider of evidence-based intermediate levels of care, including Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. We offer in-person and virtual treatment for adolescents (12-17) and adults (18+) which includes group therapy, individual therapy, medication management and family involvement. Our outcomes-driven, skills-based care helps individuals stabilize, build practical tools, and return to daily life with greater confidence and support. We have clinics in Brighton, Medford, Norwood, Quincy, Waltham, Woburn, and Worcester and offer virtual treatment across Massachusetts.
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.
Relief provides structured, evidence-based day treatment for mental health and substance use. With separate tracks for each, our programs offer more support than traditional therapy while allowing clients to maintain daily responsibilities. Clients work with licensed clinicians using CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, supported by weekly psychiatric oversight and hands-on case management. Whether stepping down from higher care or needing more structure, Relief offers a focused, supportive path forward.
Relief provides structured, evidence-based day treatment for mental health and substance use. With separate tracks for each, our programs offer more support than traditional therapy while allowing clients to maintain daily responsibilities. Clients work with licensed clinicians using CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, supported by weekly psychiatric oversight and hands-on case management. Whether stepping down from higher care or needing more structure, Relief offers a focused, supportive path forward.
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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.