Teen Drug Rehab & Mental Health Treatment

Sandstone Care has certified teachers onsite at each of our locations to help support teens with schoolwork. While we are not an accredited school that your child can graduate from, we do provide structured academic support as part of our program. This includes helping individuals through tutoring, homework assistance, college application prep, grade recovery, and educational mentoring.

The teens at Sandstone Care are bright and creative spirits who have been impacted by mental health struggles and drug addiction. Typically, they are struggling with, or have experienced, anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or substance use. Teens with a history of violence, teens that are actively suicidal or psychotic, teens that have a severe and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia, or teens that exhibit behavioral issues that would disrupt the treatment milieu are not appropriate for Sandstone Care. Each teen is carefully screened by the admissions team, the treatment team, the Program Director, and if needed, the Executive Clinical Director and Medical Director for appropriateness.

The amount of treatment needed varies greatly and depends on one’s individual needs. At Sandstone Care, we believe that treatment providers should treat our clients as a whole person instead of just treating their substance use disorder or mental health disorders in isolation. Our program is individualized to meet those specific needs and as such the length of stay may vary. The need for medication assisted treatment will also be taken into account. Navigate to one of our specific teen treatment programs to see the standard timeline for our mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Yes! Please complete our quick and easy Insurance Verification to see if we accept your health insurance coverage. Please note that we do not accept Medicare or Medicaid as insurance providers, however we can work with you to explore payment options and referrals. We will help you find the care you need, even if it’s not with us.

Coping with your loved one’s addiction is incredibly difficult, but there are steps you can take to support both them and yourself through this challenging time.

1. Educate Yourself: Learn about addiction as a disease to better understand your loved one’s behavior and the challenges they’re facing.
2. Seek Support: Join support groups like Al-Anon or attend family therapy to get guidance and emotional support from others who understand what you’re going through.
3. Set Boundaries: Establish healthy boundaries to avoid enabling behaviors while still offering love and support to your loved one.
4. Encourage Treatment: Gently encourage them to seek professional help through rehab or counseling, but avoid trying to force them into recovery.
5. Take Care of Yourself: Prioritize your own physical and emotional health through self-care, as supporting a loved one in addiction can be draining.
6. Practice Patience: Understand that recovery is a long process, and it’s important to allow time for growth, setbacks, and healing for both your loved one and yourself.

Dealing with someone struggling with drug addiction, alcohol abuse, or opioid dependence requires a delicate balance of support and firm boundaries. Educating yourself about addiction and the specific challenges of alcohol and opioid abuse can help you better understand what your loved one is going through.

Avoid enabling their behavior by not shielding them from the consequences of their actions, whether related to alcohol abuse or drug use. Offer support and encouragement for them to seek professional help, such as alcohol rehab or opioid treatment programs, but understand that recovery must be their choice.

Consulting with addiction specialists can provide additional guidance and options, especially for those resistant to treatment. Throughout this process, it’s essential to take care of your own mental and emotional health, as supporting someone through addiction can be a long and difficult journey.

Helping someone who uses drugs as a coping mechanism requires empathy, understanding, and a strategic approach. First, try to understand the underlying reasons behind their drug use. People often turn to substances to cope with stress, trauma, anxiety, or depression. Encourage them to talk about their feelings and what triggers their drug use, and listen without judgment.

Gently suggest healthier coping mechanisms, such as therapy, exercise, or creative outlets, and let them know that professional help is available, like counseling or rehab programs, where they can learn better ways to manage their emotions and stress. You can also help by offering to assist them in finding a therapist or treatment program.

It’s important not to enable their behavior, but instead set clear boundaries to protect both them and yourself. Let them know you care, but that their drug use cannot continue as a solution. Throughout this, be supportive and patient, but also take care of your own emotional well-being by seeking support for yourself if needed.

Living with an addict can be stressful and emotionally draining, filled with worry, frustration, and unpredictability. You may feel helpless as their addiction causes mood swings, broken promises, financial strain, and emotional distance. Common signs include erratic behavior, secrecy, neglect of responsibilities, and health or legal problems. It’s important to set boundaries and seek support for yourself to cope with the strain of the situation.