Navigating the world of adolescent mental health and substance use treatment can be overwhelming for parents. With so many options available, how do you really know what a quality teen treatment program looks like?
It’s an important question to answer, as the right program can make a significant difference in a teenager’s overall experience and healing journey. Read on to learn the key factors to consider when evaluating teen treatment programs for your teen, plus the top 10 teen treatment programs to consider.
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Integrated Treatment Model
An integrated treatment model is essential for addressing the complex needs of teens struggling with mental health and co-occurring disorders, such as substance use.
This approach combines various evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which have proven results.
Individualized Treatment Plans
Parents should look for programs that tailor their approaches to the individual needs of each teen, ensuring that all aspects of their well-being are addressed. Personalized treatment fosters a supportive environment that lets teens know that they are seen and heard. Ultimately, this helps builds trust between the teen and their care team.
Highly Trained and Qualified Staff
The best treatment programs for teens will be staffed with expert clinicians who have different specialties and work together as a team to address the specific needs of adolescents. These clinicians should be credentialed, current on best practices, have a strong medical or research background, and demonstrate professionalism in every context.
A multidisciplinary staff that includes licensed therapists, psychologists, medical professionals, certified eating disorder specialists, and more, ensure every aspect of your child’s needs are being addressed.
Accreditations and Affiliations
Accreditations and affiliations indicate a program’s quality and credibility in the industry. Parents should look for treatment programs that are accredited by or affiliated with organizations, such as The Joint Commission, National Association for Behavioral Healthcare, and National Alliance on Mental Health.
Accredited Academic Component
Treatment should not interrupt academic progress. A quality teen treatment program should include an integrated academic component that allows students to continue their education while receiving therapeutic support.
Look for programs that offer individualized education plans, certified teachers, and an accredited curriculum.
Strong Aftercare Program
Relationships, community, and support are highly effective tools when it comes to helping teens, recover from substance use or mental health issues. A quality treatment program will ensure that they have a sustainable plan for continuing care, such as an effective outpatient, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), or telehealth program.
Moreover, a strong Alumni Program is also important for teens and their parents to maintain community and support after treatment.
Positive Outcomes
Ultimately, the effectiveness of a teen treatment program can be measured by its outcomes. Parents should seek programs that have a track record of positive results, including significant reductions in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and positive reviews from parents and referring professionals.
10 High-Quality Treatment Programs to Consider
Here are 10 treatment programs, in no particular order, that meet standards for quality in the industry.
1. Newport Healthcare
Newport treats children ages 7–11, teens ages 12–18, and young adults ages 18–34 for mental health and co-occurring disorders. Newport’s treatment addresses the psychological, physical, social, emotional, and educational needs of each patient, through evidence-based practices and tailored treatment plans. With residential and outpatient programs across the country, as well as a virtual Intensive Outpatient Program, Newport meets patients where they are with quality care.
2. Turnbridge
Located in Connecticut, Turnbridge offers comprehensive holistic mental health and dual diagnosis treatment to adolescents ages 14–17 and young adults 18 and older. They believe a person impacted by mental health and substance use disorders were never their “best self,” therefore the goal is not to return them to that state.
3. Sandstone Care
Sandstone Care specializes in mental health and dual diagnosis treatment for teens ages 13–18, young adults ages 18–30, and adults ages 30 and older. With locations in Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, and Illinois, Sandstone offers evidence-based, individualized care. Their programming is age-specific, not gender-specific and includes academic and vocational support as well as a family component.
4. Rogers Behavioral Health
Rogers Behavioral Health serves children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with mental health issues, including, anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and more. Rogers provides a full continuum of care, from inpatient to outpatient services, allowing for a seamless transition as patients progress in their recovery.
5. AMFM
A Mission for Michael, or AMFM, serves teens and adults dealing with mental health and substance use challenges. Their Mission Prep program for teens supports teens ages 12–17 facing issues such as anxiety, depression, mood and thought disorders, trauma and PTSD, technology dependence, as well as academic and social challenges.
6. Evolve
Evolve operates residential and outpatient programs for adolescents ages 12–17 in California who are struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. They specialize in complex cases with high-acuity mental health issues and co-occurring disorders.
7. Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program
Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program offers teen, adult, gender-specific LGBTQIA+ and inclusive programs for mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. They offer both in-person and virtual programming using evidence-based and family-centered treatment.
8. Altior
Altior’s Paradigm Treatment Centers provide personalized residential psychiatric treatment for teens, young adults, and adults suffering from mental health conditions and life challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-harm, and grief. In addition, Altior’s Ridge RTC offers a more intensive program for teens in need of evaluation, stabilization and therapeutic support.
9. Muir Wood Teen Treatment
Muir Wood Teen Treatment specializes in treating teens struggling with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. In addition to mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, Muir Wood addresses common teen challenges related to self-esteem, body image, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Muir Wood offers both residential and outpatient programs in Sonoma, Fresno, and Riverside counties in California.
10. Embark Behavioral Health
Embark Behavioral Health has 30 years of proven experience treating adolescents and young adults for mental health and substance use disorders. With a mission to reverse trends of teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide by 2028, Embark provides effective treatment for male, female, and LGBTQ+ teens and young adults ages 9-35.
About Newport Healthcare
As one of the top treatment centers for teens, Newport Academy addresses the psychological, physical, social, emotional, and educational needs of each teen, from a foundation of compassionate care, clinical expertise, and unconditional love. Here are just a few reasons to trust Newport for the highest quality care for your teen:
- We’re accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest healthcare accreditation body.
- We have partnerships and affiliations with world-leading organizations like the American Psychological Association, The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and The Trevor Project.
- We work with most major insurance companies to improve accessibility to safe, high-quality treatment.
- Our approach is fully evidence-based in successful clinical models.
- We use a third-party research organization to track, analyze, and publish our treatment outcomes on an annual basis.
- Our experienced healthcare providers each have advanced degrees, ongoing supervision and training, appropriate licensure, and years of expertise in clinical care.
- We partner with a network of referring care providers who recommend our services to their clients and patients.
- We ensure ongoing family communication and involvement in our teen treatment programs.
- We have a compilation of alumni stories and reviews with teens and parents who found hope and healing at Newport.
- Our Center for Research and Innovation is dedicated to understanding our patient populations and advancing industry mental health treatment.
Get Help for Your Teen Today
If your teen is struggling, contact us today. Our admissions team will guide you every step of the way. And if we determine that your child needs care beyond our scope, we will provide recommendations and resources to ensure you get the care you need.
