Teen Treatment Centers

IOP stands for “Intensive Outpatient Program”. IOP programs are most helpful for teens who have completed a higher level of care (such as a residential program) and are ready to step down into an outpatient level of care. This treatment program is especially helpful for teens who need treatment but want to limit any interruptions to school or work.

An assessment at Sandstone Care is simply a conversation in a healthcare setting. It includes one of our licensed therapists, the teen who is considering the treatment, and any of their family members that they feel supported by.

The purpose of the assessment is to better understand your teen’s unique needs, determine if our program is for appropriate for them, and decide which level of care is would best serve them.

The assessment process typically happens in person at one of our offices and lasts around an hour and a half to two hours.

As a behavioral health services provider, our clinical team is made up of a group of highly qualified individuals who are all dedicated to helping teens reclaim their lives. This team includes medical doctors, psychiatrists, licensed therapists, family therapists, and teachers.

There are several signs that can indicate a need for professional help. Your teen could benefit from treatment if they have experiences or are experiencing any of the following situations:

• Trying and failing to quit using substances on their own
• Alcohol or drug abuse has become their first priority
• Having difficulty maintaining relationships with loved ones, friends, and family
• Abandoning school, work, or social activities in favor of substance use
• Engaging in risky behaviors or acts of self-harm
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using
• Consistently using drugs or alcohol regardless of negative consequences

We recommend completing a comprehensive clinical assessment with a licensed professional to help determine the appropriate level of care. We can provide you with that assessment, or you can obtain one from your own primary care provider.

In general, inpatient teen treatment (or our Teen Residential Treatment program) is recommended when your child needs a structured environment and a high level oversight in order to reach recovery.

The amount of treatment needed may vary depending on your teen’s individual needs. Our day treatment usually lasts 4 weeks, while our IOP treatment lasts 12. Detox can last anywhere from 3-21 days, while our Teen Residential Treatment lasts 60-90 days.

Navigate to one of our specific teen levels of care page for more details.

Our after-school teen intensive outpatient treatment offers up to 17 hours per week of clinical services including group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy sessions, academic and vocational support, and community activities.

Sandstone Care works with teens who are struggling with substance use, co-occurring mental health disorders, and mental health primary needs through our Center for Depression, Trauma and Anxiety.

Sandstone Care has certified teachers onsite at each of our locations to help support teens with schoolwork. That being said, we are not an accredited high school that they can graduate from.

However, our teachers provide structured academic support by collaborating with your teen’s school to help them succeed. This includes tutoring, homework assistance, college application prep, grade recovery, and educational mentoring.

Our Teen IOP program is an after-school program designed to accommodate client’s school schedule to minimize disruptions.

The teens at Sandstone Care are bright and creative spirits who have also been impacted by addiction and mental health issues.

Our centers are not appropriate for teens who have a history of violence, are actively suicidal or psychotic, have severe and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia, or exhibit behavioral issues that would disrupt the treatment milieu.

Each teen is carefully screened by the admissions team and the Program Director, and if needed, the Executive Clinical Director and Medical Director for appropriateness.