Teens & Adolescent Residential Treatment Centers in East Brunswick, NJ

Positive Reset Recovery Center offers trusted and compassionate addiction treatment in New Jersey, helping individuals overcome drug and alcohol addiction through personalized, evidence-based care. Our comprehensive programs focus on the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—to support long-term recovery and emotional well-being. we’re dedicated to guiding you every step of the way toward a healthier, addiction-free life.
Positive Reset Recovery Center offers trusted and compassionate addiction treatment in New Jersey, helping individuals overcome drug and alcohol addiction through personalized, evidence-based care. Our comprehensive programs focus on the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—to support long-term recovery and emotional well-being. we’re dedicated to guiding you every step of the way toward a healthier, addiction-free life.
(732) 517-7117 View (732) 517-7117
New Start Psychological Care
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At New Start Psychological Care, we believe in providing comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals struggling with mental health concerns. Our team of experienced healthcare providers offers personalized medication management and a variety of therapy options to support your journey towards wellness. Our therapists and counselors specialize in a broad range of therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, talk therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, to help you develop the skills and strategies necessary for managing symptoms and improving overall quality of life. Whether you are looking for support with a specific issue or seeking a comprehensive treatment plan, we are here to help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and begin your path to healing. Appointments include in-person and tele-health/remote.
At New Start Psychological Care, we believe in providing comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals struggling with mental health concerns. Our team of experienced healthcare providers offers personalized medication management and a variety of therapy options to support your journey towards wellness. Our therapists and counselors specialize in a broad range of therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, talk therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, to help you develop the skills and strategies necessary for managing symptoms and improving overall quality of life. Whether you are looking for support with a specific issue or seeking a comprehensive treatment plan, we are here to help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and begin your path to healing. Appointments include in-person and tele-health/remote.
(848) 999-0101 View (848) 999-0101
Innerspace Counseling
Treatment Center
Serves Area
If you are seeking a mental health treatment program to stabilize thoughts, emotions, and/or behaviors for the long-term, Innerspace Counseling is here for you. Many of our clients come to us experiencing difficulty functioning at home, at school or work, or within relationships. While some clients have extensive histories in and out of treatment, some are new to treatment. What they all have in common is that they are seeking a long-term solution. Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, co-occurring substance use, anger issues, bipolar disorder, OCD, or mood disorders, Innerspace Counseling will provide solutions by treating each and every client with a treatment plan tailored to their needs. Choosing Innerspace Counseling is choosing hope and a better future for yourself and your loved ones.
If you are seeking a mental health treatment program to stabilize thoughts, emotions, and/or behaviors for the long-term, Innerspace Counseling is here for you. Many of our clients come to us experiencing difficulty functioning at home, at school or work, or within relationships. While some clients have extensive histories in and out of treatment, some are new to treatment. What they all have in common is that they are seeking a long-term solution. Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, co-occurring substance use, anger issues, bipolar disorder, OCD, or mood disorders, Innerspace Counseling will provide solutions by treating each and every client with a treatment plan tailored to their needs. Choosing Innerspace Counseling is choosing hope and a better future for yourself and your loved ones.
(732) 993-4029 View (732) 993-4029
The Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Retreat provides exceptional, research-driven care for adolescents and young adults. Through a unique partnership between Rutgers’ behavioral health professionals and the communities they serve, the Center expands access to high-quality mental health services and promotes well-being across New Jersey.
The Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Retreat provides exceptional, research-driven care for adolescents and young adults. Through a unique partnership between Rutgers’ behavioral health professionals and the communities they serve, the Center expands access to high-quality mental health services and promotes well-being across New Jersey.
(732) 479-7893 View (732) 479-7893
Serenium Wellness Manalapan
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Serenium is a brand focused on therapy and wellness where serenity and calmness meets balance and equilibrium. A place where Mind, Body, Soul, and Emotion flow as one, into a lasting effect to feel whole and complete. We believe that therapy is not just for those who have a diagnosis, but for everyone. Mental and emotional well-being are essential. Just like going to the gym to exercise your body and improve your physical health, therapy is the place to improve your mind and emotions. Whether you have a diagnosis or you’re going through a life event, like losing a job, having a baby, or a breakup, we're here for you.
Serenium is a brand focused on therapy and wellness where serenity and calmness meets balance and equilibrium. A place where Mind, Body, Soul, and Emotion flow as one, into a lasting effect to feel whole and complete. We believe that therapy is not just for those who have a diagnosis, but for everyone. Mental and emotional well-being are essential. Just like going to the gym to exercise your body and improve your physical health, therapy is the place to improve your mind and emotions. Whether you have a diagnosis or you’re going through a life event, like losing a job, having a baby, or a breakup, we're here for you.
(848) 294-2602 View (848) 294-2602
High Focus Centers - Freehold, NJ
Treatment Center
Serves Area
High Focus Centers in Freehold, New Jersey, is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our Freehold counseling center serves adults, teenagers, and middle school-aged children in the Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex County areas. Our specialized therapist team at our Freehold location is committed to helping clients overcome a wide range of behavioral health challenges.
High Focus Centers in Freehold, New Jersey, is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our Freehold counseling center serves adults, teenagers, and middle school-aged children in the Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex County areas. Our specialized therapist team at our Freehold location is committed to helping clients overcome a wide range of behavioral health challenges.
(848) 345-5305 View (848) 345-5305

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The Artemis Center for Guidance, LLC
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At The Artemis Center for Guidance we work toward reducing emotional suffering. This is accomplished foremost through direct counseling services and psycho-education provided by highly skilled and compassionate clinicians and, secondly, through the development and instruction of training programs that will provide other professionals the skills to offer exceptional services to those in emotional pain. The Artemis Center for Guidance was founded on the premise that all individuals are inherently able to cope with life's hardships. We believe that with skilled guidance during times of transition, each person possesses the freedom to strive toward and reach his or her highest potential and lead a productive and happy life. Each person and family has unique circumstances and experiences. We believe it is critical to consider biological, psychological and social factors affecting one's life journey, in order to better assist on this path. We specialize in Maternal Mental Health and also offer a full range of counseling services, including: individual and couples therapy, play therapy for children, counseling for teenagers and young adults, veteran and military family readjustment guidance and treatment for recovery from sexual, physical or emotional trauma.
At The Artemis Center for Guidance we work toward reducing emotional suffering. This is accomplished foremost through direct counseling services and psycho-education provided by highly skilled and compassionate clinicians and, secondly, through the development and instruction of training programs that will provide other professionals the skills to offer exceptional services to those in emotional pain. The Artemis Center for Guidance was founded on the premise that all individuals are inherently able to cope with life's hardships. We believe that with skilled guidance during times of transition, each person possesses the freedom to strive toward and reach his or her highest potential and lead a productive and happy life. Each person and family has unique circumstances and experiences. We believe it is critical to consider biological, psychological and social factors affecting one's life journey, in order to better assist on this path. We specialize in Maternal Mental Health and also offer a full range of counseling services, including: individual and couples therapy, play therapy for children, counseling for teenagers and young adults, veteran and military family readjustment guidance and treatment for recovery from sexual, physical or emotional trauma.
(856) 249-4759 View (856) 249-4759
Portum Wellness & Recovery
Treatment Center
Annandale, NJ 08801
Portum Wellness & Recovery is a trusted leader in adolescent Mental Health & Substance Use treatment in New Jersey. Our multidisciplinary clinical team includes licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and trauma-informed specialists who understand and address root causes rather than symptoms. We Provide Care That Is Evidence-based - guided by best practices and trauma-informed therapy for teens Family-centered - healing involves every member of the household Community-connected - integrating school, family & social systems We provide a supportive environment where adolescents ages 13-18 receive structured outpatient care. Call Today!
Portum Wellness & Recovery is a trusted leader in adolescent Mental Health & Substance Use treatment in New Jersey. Our multidisciplinary clinical team includes licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and trauma-informed specialists who understand and address root causes rather than symptoms. We Provide Care That Is Evidence-based - guided by best practices and trauma-informed therapy for teens Family-centered - healing involves every member of the household Community-connected - integrating school, family & social systems We provide a supportive environment where adolescents ages 13-18 receive structured outpatient care. Call Today!
(908) 652-9103 View (908) 652-9103
At Discovery Psychotherapy Center, our mission is to create a warm and welcoming environment where you will feel comfortable sharing your personal struggles and triumphs with us. Through the supportive and collaborative process of psychotherapy, we seek to help you increase your awareness of yourself, your motivations and your actions. As you become more aware of yourself, your perceptions, and your usual ways of relating to others, you increase your ability to break out of old patterns that may not be working anymore. Sometimes the journey of psychotherapy involves finding relief from troubling symptoms, while at other times it consists of making room for increased effectiveness, freedom and joy. This personal change process happens through guided discovery.
At Discovery Psychotherapy Center, our mission is to create a warm and welcoming environment where you will feel comfortable sharing your personal struggles and triumphs with us. Through the supportive and collaborative process of psychotherapy, we seek to help you increase your awareness of yourself, your motivations and your actions. As you become more aware of yourself, your perceptions, and your usual ways of relating to others, you increase your ability to break out of old patterns that may not be working anymore. Sometimes the journey of psychotherapy involves finding relief from troubling symptoms, while at other times it consists of making room for increased effectiveness, freedom and joy. This personal change process happens through guided discovery.
(973) 928-8190 View (973) 928-8190
True Care Mental Health Clinic
Treatment Center
Jersey City, NJ 07306
We provide individual, family, and couples counseling. We also provide psychiatric services and medication management.
We provide individual, family, and couples counseling. We also provide psychiatric services and medication management.
(973) 828-8270 View (973) 828-8270
Positive Developments
Treatment Center
Millburn, NJ 07041
Welcome to Positive Developments! Established over 15 years ago by three licensed psychologists, our group practice has grown to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve. We offer a wide range of services including individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, college students/young adults, and adults; couples therapy; parent consultation; neuropsychological assessment; and executive functioning support. Sessions are available both in person and virtually. Many of our therapists are also authorized to practice telepsychology across multiple states, allowing for uninterrupted services and continuity of care.
Welcome to Positive Developments! Established over 15 years ago by three licensed psychologists, our group practice has grown to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve. We offer a wide range of services including individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, college students/young adults, and adults; couples therapy; parent consultation; neuropsychological assessment; and executive functioning support. Sessions are available both in person and virtually. Many of our therapists are also authorized to practice telepsychology across multiple states, allowing for uninterrupted services and continuity of care.
(862) 429-3451 View (862) 429-3451
CTRLCare Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Connect With Purpose. Take The Next Step To Living Your Best Life. At CTRLCare, we provide personalized treatment for behavioral health disorders, and problematic technology use. Our supportive environment allows clients to heal while also learning essential coping skills. Our mental health treatment center in Randolph, New Jersey is dedicated to providing a high quality of care for all individuals struggling with behavioral health issues and problematic technology use. There is a strong link between the two, because individuals struggling with mental health issues often develop unhealthy ways of coping with their symptoms and technology can be an easy distraction. Our technology addiction treatment center in Randolph, New Jersey aims to help clients understand the relationship between mental health and problematic technology use and provide the tools and resources needed to build a more balanced and sustainable life.
Connect With Purpose. Take The Next Step To Living Your Best Life. At CTRLCare, we provide personalized treatment for behavioral health disorders, and problematic technology use. Our supportive environment allows clients to heal while also learning essential coping skills. Our mental health treatment center in Randolph, New Jersey is dedicated to providing a high quality of care for all individuals struggling with behavioral health issues and problematic technology use. There is a strong link between the two, because individuals struggling with mental health issues often develop unhealthy ways of coping with their symptoms and technology can be an easy distraction. Our technology addiction treatment center in Randolph, New Jersey aims to help clients understand the relationship between mental health and problematic technology use and provide the tools and resources needed to build a more balanced and sustainable life.
(862) 660-8270 View (862) 660-8270
Counseling Center Group
Treatment Center
Serves Area
The clinicians at The Counseling Center of Group use an array of techniques to help enhance the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we offer new insights that enable our clients to see things from different perspectives. We provide treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting. The Counseling Center Group utilizes evidence based strategies to help empower our clients to make choices that generate positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes. Our clinicians use techniques from empirically proven interventions including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Gottman therapy, cyclical psychodynamics, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and others.
The clinicians at The Counseling Center of Group use an array of techniques to help enhance the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we offer new insights that enable our clients to see things from different perspectives. We provide treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting. The Counseling Center Group utilizes evidence based strategies to help empower our clients to make choices that generate positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes. Our clinicians use techniques from empirically proven interventions including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Gottman therapy, cyclical psychodynamics, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and others.
(240) 716-6836 View (240) 716-6836
Well Equipped
Treatment Center
Online Only
Well Equipped is a virtual DBT-based intensive program designed to help individuals learn and apply DBT skills to improve their everyday lives. If you’ve found that traditional outpatient therapy hasn’t led to the change you’re seeking, you may simply need more tools. Our program focuses on the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to help you: Regulate emotions, Tolerate distress and Navigate Crisis, Improve communication and interpersonal skills and Replace unhelpful coping strategies with supportive, skillful ones. We’ll work closely with your current outpatient providers to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
Well Equipped is a virtual DBT-based intensive program designed to help individuals learn and apply DBT skills to improve their everyday lives. If you’ve found that traditional outpatient therapy hasn’t led to the change you’re seeking, you may simply need more tools. Our program focuses on the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to help you: Regulate emotions, Tolerate distress and Navigate Crisis, Improve communication and interpersonal skills and Replace unhelpful coping strategies with supportive, skillful ones. We’ll work closely with your current outpatient providers to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
(347) 797-3751 View (347) 797-3751
It Takes A Family
Treatment Center
Serves Area
It Takes a Family(ITAF) is an innovative community based organization with locations in Cinnaminson, Bridgeton, East Orange and Galloway New Jersey. ITAF offers In home as well as outpatient behavioral health services to ensure that clients, families, children and communities have access to quality mental health and behavioral services. Our approach is holistic in nature, viewing our clients not from their perspective challenges, but in association with broader issues in relation to their lives. Our Doctors and Clinicians have years of experience in their various areas of expertise. We are unique in that we are able to provide all mental health and behavioral needs ranging from behavioral intervention to medication management. Our staff includes Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Licensed Therapist, Masters Level Clinicians, Advanced Practice Nurses as well as Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors. Our intent is to provide the best mental health interventions by having experts in all areas of mental health contributing to your care and overall well being.
It Takes a Family(ITAF) is an innovative community based organization with locations in Cinnaminson, Bridgeton, East Orange and Galloway New Jersey. ITAF offers In home as well as outpatient behavioral health services to ensure that clients, families, children and communities have access to quality mental health and behavioral services. Our approach is holistic in nature, viewing our clients not from their perspective challenges, but in association with broader issues in relation to their lives. Our Doctors and Clinicians have years of experience in their various areas of expertise. We are unique in that we are able to provide all mental health and behavioral needs ranging from behavioral intervention to medication management. Our staff includes Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Licensed Therapist, Masters Level Clinicians, Advanced Practice Nurses as well as Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors. Our intent is to provide the best mental health interventions by having experts in all areas of mental health contributing to your care and overall well being.
(609) 643-4191 View (609) 643-4191
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving. Our immersive residential program offers an exclusive 6-bed retreat to step away from triggers and focus on deep healing. At Evolve, we provide 24/7 supervision and compassionate, evidence-based therapies tailored to complex mood disorders. Our continuum of care includes short-term residential treatment as well as structured outpatient support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help your teen regain control.
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving. Our immersive residential program offers an exclusive 6-bed retreat to step away from triggers and focus on deep healing. At Evolve, we provide 24/7 supervision and compassionate, evidence-based therapies tailored to complex mood disorders. Our continuum of care includes short-term residential treatment as well as structured outpatient support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help your teen regain control.
(925) 281-5657 View (925) 281-5657
Star Guides Wilderness
Treatment Center
Serves Area
STAR Guides is an outdoor therapeutic program designed for youth and young adults who are struggling with problematic sexual behavior. STAR Guides provides families with navigation through these challenges. Regardless of past behaviors, we believe that all youth can learn to achieve healthy sexuality. Research suggests that for many, sexual problematic behavior first begins during the adolescent years. STAR Guides helps youth to deal with these problems while they are still young. Many youth in today's modern world find themselves lost and in need of direction as they attempt to navigate the thick darkness that accompanies sexual behavior problems. Just as the ancient peoples of the world, they are in need of STAR Guides. Based in beautiful St. George, Utah the program provides teens and young adults with a high impact, life-changing therapeutic wilderness experience in the heart of the majestic red rock of the high desert of Southern Utah. STAR Guides is the ideal intervention for individuals needing to learn to manage problematic sexual behaviors that they have been unable to manage previously.
STAR Guides is an outdoor therapeutic program designed for youth and young adults who are struggling with problematic sexual behavior. STAR Guides provides families with navigation through these challenges. Regardless of past behaviors, we believe that all youth can learn to achieve healthy sexuality. Research suggests that for many, sexual problematic behavior first begins during the adolescent years. STAR Guides helps youth to deal with these problems while they are still young. Many youth in today's modern world find themselves lost and in need of direction as they attempt to navigate the thick darkness that accompanies sexual behavior problems. Just as the ancient peoples of the world, they are in need of STAR Guides. Based in beautiful St. George, Utah the program provides teens and young adults with a high impact, life-changing therapeutic wilderness experience in the heart of the majestic red rock of the high desert of Southern Utah. STAR Guides is the ideal intervention for individuals needing to learn to manage problematic sexual behaviors that they have been unable to manage previously.
(866) 369-8591 View (866) 369-8591
The Living Room at Princeton
Treatment Center
Princeton, NJ 08540
The Living Room at Princeton is an outpatient treatment facility for adults and adolescents, offering Partial Care, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient services for people experiencing substance use disorder with co-occurring mental health concerns. Our facility provides housing for adult clients and transportation for all clients if needed. We have AM and PM programs and provide on site academic services as well.
The Living Room at Princeton is an outpatient treatment facility for adults and adolescents, offering Partial Care, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient services for people experiencing substance use disorder with co-occurring mental health concerns. Our facility provides housing for adult clients and transportation for all clients if needed. We have AM and PM programs and provide on site academic services as well.
(609) 207-0977 View (609) 207-0977
Guardian Recovery – Montville Adolescent Center provides specialized mental health treatment and therapy for teens in Morris County, New Jersey, supporting adolescents and children under 18 who struggle with behavioral challenges, mental health disorders, and substance use disorders. Proudly serving New Jersey families, our compassionate child counselors, therapists and teen treatment programs deliver evidence-based individual and group counseling, coping-skill development, academic and vocational guidance, and family involvement through assessment, therapy, and support groups.
Guardian Recovery – Montville Adolescent Center provides specialized mental health treatment and therapy for teens in Morris County, New Jersey, supporting adolescents and children under 18 who struggle with behavioral challenges, mental health disorders, and substance use disorders. Proudly serving New Jersey families, our compassionate child counselors, therapists and teen treatment programs deliver evidence-based individual and group counseling, coping-skill development, academic and vocational guidance, and family involvement through assessment, therapy, and support groups.
(973) 947-4553 View (973) 947-4553
Evolve offers tailored, empathetic care to help teens conquer depression and rediscover their sense of 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
Evolve offers tailored, empathetic care to help teens conquer depression and rediscover their sense of 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
(925) 592-1275 View (925) 592-1275

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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.