Teens & Adolescent Residential Treatment Centers in Washington County, MN

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PrairieCare - Woodbury
Treatment Center
Woodbury, MN 55125
At PrairieCare, we serve individuals of all ages with a variety of mental health needs. Our comprehensive services include inpatient care for those 35 and younger, focusing on safety and stabilization, and a residential program for youth aged 10 to 17. We also offer Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) for youth and adults, featuring group therapy and medication management. Additionally, our clinic provides weekly psychotherapy and specialized programs like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and maternal mental health support.
At PrairieCare, we serve individuals of all ages with a variety of mental health needs. Our comprehensive services include inpatient care for those 35 and younger, focusing on safety and stabilization, and a residential program for youth aged 10 to 17. We also offer Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) for youth and adults, featuring group therapy and medication management. Additionally, our clinic provides weekly psychotherapy and specialized programs like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and maternal mental health support.
(952) 456-4939 View (952) 456-4939
Cathleen Harvieux LADC
Treatment Center
Stillwater, MN 55082
Substance Use Services. Our licensed professionals are able to provide flexible scheduling, allowing you to continue with your everyday lives. Our same-day assessments, as well as flexible treatment schedules, allow individuals and families to receive what they need when they need it. We provide intervention, prevention, education, assessment, treatment, and short and long-term Substance Use Counseling.
Substance Use Services. Our licensed professionals are able to provide flexible scheduling, allowing you to continue with your everyday lives. Our same-day assessments, as well as flexible treatment schedules, allow individuals and families to receive what they need when they need it. We provide intervention, prevention, education, assessment, treatment, and short and long-term Substance Use Counseling.
(651) 560-3709 View (651) 560-3709
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Optimal Brain MN Clinic
Treatment Center
Oakdale, MN 55128
Optimal Brain MN Clinic provides comprehensive in person neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for the whole family (age 6-99), in addition to teleADHD and teleNeuropsychology evaluations for ages 18-100. Following the evaluation, our providers will offer you and your family evidence-based services, to include psychiatry, psychotherapy, group therapy, Spravato treatment, and/or dietitian services, while aiming at a common goal, optimal brain health—improved cognitive, emotional, and social health. We accept most major insurance plans and practice in 43 states (please see our website for a list of states we practice in).
Optimal Brain MN Clinic provides comprehensive in person neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for the whole family (age 6-99), in addition to teleADHD and teleNeuropsychology evaluations for ages 18-100. Following the evaluation, our providers will offer you and your family evidence-based services, to include psychiatry, psychotherapy, group therapy, Spravato treatment, and/or dietitian services, while aiming at a common goal, optimal brain health—improved cognitive, emotional, and social health. We accept most major insurance plans and practice in 43 states (please see our website for a list of states we practice in).
(651) 401-7583 View (651) 401-7583
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Aris Clinic
Treatment Center
Woodbury, MN 55125
Our primary focus is helping children and adolescents ages 8-18 with behavioral and emotional struggles. We use an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that helps kids return to healthy, stable and productive lives. Our whole-body approach promotes adequate nutrition, sleep, exercise and especially time in the outdoors. Using telehealth, we continue to provide individual therapy for youth and adults, family therapy sessions, intensive programming – including group therapy – and medication management.
Our primary focus is helping children and adolescents ages 8-18 with behavioral and emotional struggles. We use an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that helps kids return to healthy, stable and productive lives. Our whole-body approach promotes adequate nutrition, sleep, exercise and especially time in the outdoors. Using telehealth, we continue to provide individual therapy for youth and adults, family therapy sessions, intensive programming – including group therapy – and medication management.
(651) 571-4351 View (651) 571-4351
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Mental Health Systems
Treatment Center
Woodbury, MN 55125
Since 2002, MHS has provided intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy services for individuals with significant difficulties in daily functioning. Many of our clients struggle with severe depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, relationship problems and safety issues that require ongoing monitoring and treatment. Our programs can be an alternative to frequent hospitalizations by providing skills training and support designed to manage emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and crises while remaining safe in the community. We collaborate with our clients and their treatment teams with the goal of long-term symptom reduction and improved mental health.
Since 2002, MHS has provided intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy services for individuals with significant difficulties in daily functioning. Many of our clients struggle with severe depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, relationship problems and safety issues that require ongoing monitoring and treatment. Our programs can be an alternative to frequent hospitalizations by providing skills training and support designed to manage emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and crises while remaining safe in the community. We collaborate with our clients and their treatment teams with the goal of long-term symptom reduction and improved mental health.
(952) 649-5599 View (952) 649-5599
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Sagent Treatment
Treatment Center
Serves Area
With over three decades serving patients, Sagent Behavioral Health is one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the country. We are on a mission to empower people to become the best version of themselves by providing therapy, psychiatry, addiction treatment, and a variety of other services for adults, children, couples, and families.
With over three decades serving patients, Sagent Behavioral Health is one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the country. We are on a mission to empower people to become the best version of themselves by providing therapy, psychiatry, addiction treatment, and a variety of other services for adults, children, couples, and families.
(651) 615-4251 View (651) 615-4251
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Lionheart Wellness & Recovery
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Lionheart Wellness and Recovery is an outpatient treatment center dedicated to helping individuals overcome co-occurring disorders, including substance use and mental health needs. We proudly offer both in-person and telehealth services to adults, adolescents, and their families. At Lionheart, we take a comprehensive and personalized approach to treatment. By addressing the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of recovery, we empower clients to build resilience, restore balance, and embrace a brighter, healthier future.
Lionheart Wellness and Recovery is an outpatient treatment center dedicated to helping individuals overcome co-occurring disorders, including substance use and mental health needs. We proudly offer both in-person and telehealth services to adults, adolescents, and their families. At Lionheart, we take a comprehensive and personalized approach to treatment. By addressing the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of recovery, we empower clients to build resilience, restore balance, and embrace a brighter, healthier future.
(651) 456-8411 View (651) 456-8411
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Hazelden Betty Ford Center for Young Adults
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Hazelden Betty Ford is America’s top-ranked behavioral health center for teens (12-18), young adults (18-25) and families. Our dual diagnosis treatment experts get to the root of mental health (depression, anxiety, ADHD) and substance use challenges, providing psychiatric care and evidence-based addiction treatment to guide teens on a healthy, resilient path forward. We offer separate, specialized inpatient and outpatient tracks for teens and emerging adults, providing age-relevant, relatable content plus the opportunity to learn and grow in a close-knit peer community. Personalized care plans fit the needs of your child and family.
Hazelden Betty Ford is America’s top-ranked behavioral health center for teens (12-18), young adults (18-25) and families. Our dual diagnosis treatment experts get to the root of mental health (depression, anxiety, ADHD) and substance use challenges, providing psychiatric care and evidence-based addiction treatment to guide teens on a healthy, resilient path forward. We offer separate, specialized inpatient and outpatient tracks for teens and emerging adults, providing age-relevant, relatable content plus the opportunity to learn and grow in a close-knit peer community. Personalized care plans fit the needs of your child and family.
(866) 621-5211 View (866) 621-5211
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ARCS Institute
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At ARCS Institute, we help people better understand their personality and how it shapes emotions, behavior, relationships, and coping over time. Many clients come to us with complex, overlapping concerns, such as substance use, mood instability, trauma, attention difficulties, or long-standing mental health patterns, that don’t fit neatly into a single diagnosis. We also offer comprehensive psychological assessments for ADHD, autism, and related conditions, helping clients and families gain a deeper understanding that supports effective treatment planning and lasting change.
At ARCS Institute, we help people better understand their personality and how it shapes emotions, behavior, relationships, and coping over time. Many clients come to us with complex, overlapping concerns, such as substance use, mood instability, trauma, attention difficulties, or long-standing mental health patterns, that don’t fit neatly into a single diagnosis. We also offer comprehensive psychological assessments for ADHD, autism, and related conditions, helping clients and families gain a deeper understanding that supports effective treatment planning and lasting change.
(320) 378-9647 View (320) 378-9647
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Center for Families (CFF), a valued member of the Newport Healthcare family of programs, provides guidance, awareness, and education for families in local communities around mental health and substance use struggles. We lead teens ages 13-17 and families to sustainable healing through a continuum of care that includes our Therapeutic Day Program/PHP, Intensive Outpatient Program, and outpatient services. In CFF’s treatment programs, teens begin to build strong relationships, learn and practice healthy coping skills, grow their personal self-worth, and reestablish trust and communication with themselves and their loved ones. Our approach blends behavioral and medical treatment (integrated care) and provides both clinical and experiential modalities (integrative care). Each of our treatment programs encompasses evidence-based and solutions-focused components. Through support groups, clinical therapy, and psychoeducation, we involve the entire family in the healing journey - creating connection, cultivating compassion, igniting hope, and generating lasting change.
Center for Families (CFF), a valued member of the Newport Healthcare family of programs, provides guidance, awareness, and education for families in local communities around mental health and substance use struggles. We lead teens ages 13-17 and families to sustainable healing through a continuum of care that includes our Therapeutic Day Program/PHP, Intensive Outpatient Program, and outpatient services. In CFF’s treatment programs, teens begin to build strong relationships, learn and practice healthy coping skills, grow their personal self-worth, and reestablish trust and communication with themselves and their loved ones. Our approach blends behavioral and medical treatment (integrated care) and provides both clinical and experiential modalities (integrative care). Each of our treatment programs encompasses evidence-based and solutions-focused components. Through support groups, clinical therapy, and psychoeducation, we involve the entire family in the healing journey - creating connection, cultivating compassion, igniting hope, and generating lasting change.
(612) 324-4101 View (612) 324-4101
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PrairieCare
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At PrairieCare, we serve individuals of all ages with a variety of mental health needs. Our comprehensive services include inpatient care for those 35 and younger, focusing on safety and stabilization, and a residential program for youth aged 10 to 17. We also offer Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) for youth and adults, featuring group therapy and medication management. Additionally, our clinic provides weekly psychotherapy and specialized programs like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and maternal mental health support.
At PrairieCare, we serve individuals of all ages with a variety of mental health needs. Our comprehensive services include inpatient care for those 35 and younger, focusing on safety and stabilization, and a residential program for youth aged 10 to 17. We also offer Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) for youth and adults, featuring group therapy and medication management. Additionally, our clinic provides weekly psychotherapy and specialized programs like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and maternal mental health support.
(952) 715-6573 View (952) 715-6573
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Minnesota Clinic for Health and Wellness
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Our model of care is based on the simple idea that the whole person needs to be nurtured in order to foster healing. We believe that the traditional system often lacks true integration between physical, mental, and spiritual health — and does not take into account the importance of how we care for ourselves and our relationships. This disconnect can make it harder to move toward wellness in mind and body since traditional approaches may come at the “problem” from a narrow perspective. This can lead to missing many other powerful and relevant factors that could be contributing to suffering with illness — whether in body or mind. We believe that when you have a care team of dedicated professionals working with you and each other, this creates a true partnership to guide you toward greater health and well-being. We offer the following services: • Counseling / Psychotherapy • Psychiatric Medication Management • Yoga Therapy • Acupuncture • Traditional Chinese Medicine • Integrative Nutrition • Holistic Occupational Therapy • Micro Current Neurofeedback
Our model of care is based on the simple idea that the whole person needs to be nurtured in order to foster healing. We believe that the traditional system often lacks true integration between physical, mental, and spiritual health — and does not take into account the importance of how we care for ourselves and our relationships. This disconnect can make it harder to move toward wellness in mind and body since traditional approaches may come at the “problem” from a narrow perspective. This can lead to missing many other powerful and relevant factors that could be contributing to suffering with illness — whether in body or mind. We believe that when you have a care team of dedicated professionals working with you and each other, this creates a true partnership to guide you toward greater health and well-being. We offer the following services: • Counseling / Psychotherapy • Psychiatric Medication Management • Yoga Therapy • Acupuncture • Traditional Chinese Medicine • Integrative Nutrition • Holistic Occupational Therapy • Micro Current Neurofeedback
(651) 877-6436 View (651) 877-6436
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Omni Mental Health DBT Program
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Our DBT program serves adults who struggle with intense emotions, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and relationship difficulties. We offer a full, adherent DBT program with individual therapy, skills groups, phone coaching, and team consultation. Our trained DBT clinicians provide structured, consistent support to help clients build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships. This program is ideal for those who need more than traditional talk therapy and are ready to make meaningful, lasting change.
Our DBT program serves adults who struggle with intense emotions, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and relationship difficulties. We offer a full, adherent DBT program with individual therapy, skills groups, phone coaching, and team consultation. Our trained DBT clinicians provide structured, consistent support to help clients build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships. This program is ideal for those who need more than traditional talk therapy and are ready to make meaningful, lasting change.
(651) 955-4633 View (651) 955-4633

Online Treatment Centers

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Rogers Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Rogers Behavioral Health's Minneapolis 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, eating disorders, mental health and addiction, 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 Minneapolis 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, eating disorders, mental health and addiction, 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.
(763) 343-6219 View (763) 343-6219
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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.
(320) 347-3043 View (320) 347-3043
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Family Service Rochester
Treatment Center
Rochester, MN 55901
At FSR, we provide mental health services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Our clients seek support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, behavioral concerns, school difficulties, stress, and family conflict. Whether you are facing a new challenge or a long-standing struggle, we are here to support you and help you move toward meaningful change. Services are available in person, through telehealth, at a child's school, in the home, or in community settings. We believe access to care should never be a barrier — If you can't come to us, we'll come to you.
At FSR, we provide mental health services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Our clients seek support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, behavioral concerns, school difficulties, stress, and family conflict. Whether you are facing a new challenge or a long-standing struggle, we are here to support you and help you move toward meaningful change. Services are available in person, through telehealth, at a child's school, in the home, or in community settings. We believe access to care should never be a barrier — If you can't come to us, we'll come to you.
(507) 607-2008 View (507) 607-2008
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Village Wellness Center
Treatment Center
Saint Paul, MN 55108
Village Wellness Center provides outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, mood disorders, life transitions, and psychosocial stressors. We serve individuals seeking structured, ethical, and culturally responsive care delivered in a respectful and supportive clinical setting.
Village Wellness Center provides outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, mood disorders, life transitions, and psychosocial stressors. We serve individuals seeking structured, ethical, and culturally responsive care delivered in a respectful and supportive clinical setting.
(651) 382-1576 View (651) 382-1576
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Cultivate Counseling and Wellness
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55413
At Cultivate Counseling and Wellness, we believe in offering feminist, gender-and-sexuality-affirming, health-at-every-size, non-diet, anti-racist, mental health services for every body. The providers at Cultivate have a particular passion for working with adolescents and young-adults/college-age clients, and bridging the gap between higher levels of care and real-life experiences like sharing a living space, grocery shopping, and keeping a budget. We specialize in age-appropriate guidance for those balancing mental health concerns with their first steps into adulthood. We believe that a good therapeutic relationship can be an anchor through these uncertain times, and are honored to hold space for our clients as they grow.
At Cultivate Counseling and Wellness, we believe in offering feminist, gender-and-sexuality-affirming, health-at-every-size, non-diet, anti-racist, mental health services for every body. The providers at Cultivate have a particular passion for working with adolescents and young-adults/college-age clients, and bridging the gap between higher levels of care and real-life experiences like sharing a living space, grocery shopping, and keeping a budget. We specialize in age-appropriate guidance for those balancing mental health concerns with their first steps into adulthood. We believe that a good therapeutic relationship can be an anchor through these uncertain times, and are honored to hold space for our clients as they grow.
(612) 324-4460 View (612) 324-4460
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Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
(612) 260-4273 x4 View (612) 260-4273 x4
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Catalyst Highland Park Clinic
Treatment Center
Saint Paul, MN 55116
Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
(612) 509-8836 x5 View (612) 509-8836 x5

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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.