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Care for Teens

Teen Treatment Centers

We help teens who struggle with addiction and mental health issues create lasting, positive change in their lives.

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Our Treatment Approach

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Care That’s Customized For Your Teen

As a parent or guardian, watching your child struggle is one of the hardest things you can do. You may be worried that you’re not doing enough, or you may be at a loss for what to do next.

At Sandstone Care, we provide treatment that helps teens change the trajectory of their lives. Whether your teen struggles with addiction or mental health, our holistic treatment approach gets to the bottom of what’s hurting your child’s well-being.

Using evidence-based treatment, we address issues at the source and teach teens healthy coping strategies so they can live happier lives.

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A good mental health practice is very hard to come by — this place is so much more.

“Our teen has been attending an intensive outpatient program for a little over a month. So far, each member of the staff we have met from the intake person to the therapists have been very kind, compassionate, and wonderful.”

Andi C.
Parent

Healing the Whole Family

Family involvement is critical to a teen’s recovery journey, which is why we require parents to be involved in our program.

Your teen’s treatment programming will include individual family therapy sessions that address the role the family plays and how your teen contributes to the family dynamic.

Led by licensed mental health professionals, these sessions aim to strengthen the family bond and address any issues that might be contributing to your teen’s struggles.

We also offer multi-family group therapy sessions, in which multiple families whose teens are in treatment meet and find support with one another. By building positive relationships within families, your teen’s recovery will be more effective, sustainable, and rewarding.

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Mental Health Treatment Options

We offer a treatment track that is fully devoted to mental health treatment, as well as a dual-diagnosis treatment that addresses both substance use and occurring mental health challenges.

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Depression Treatment

Depression involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in daily activities.

Anxiety Treatment

Anxiety disorders are thought patterns of fear, dread, and uneasiness that affect other aspects of your life.

Bipolar Treatment

Bipolar disorder involves cycles of manic episodes with high energy and depressive episodes with sadness and low energy.

Trauma & PTSD Treatment

Trauma is the emotional response to a specific event like an accident, sexual abuse, or a natural disaster.

Attention Disorder Treatment

Attention disorders, such as ADHD, are marked by difficulty focusing, controlling impulsive behaviors, and over-activity.

Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment

Borderline Personality Disorder is characterized by unstable relationships and emotions, often leading to impulsive behavior and intense mood swings.

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This place was amazing!

My child is almost done with their program and I’ve seen a huge difference.

Cassie M.
Parent

How We Are Different

At Sandstone Care, we understand that every child is unique. That’s why we offer a more personalized experience for adolescents than you’ll find anywhere else.

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Age-Specific Care
Age-Specific Care

We are age-specific, not gender-specific. We focus on the unique circumstances that you face at your specific stage of life.

Evidence-Based Therapy
Evidence-Based Therapy

We only use treatment interventions that have been scientifically proven to provide consistent, lasting recovery.

Small Group Sizes
Small Group Sizes

You are more than a number, which is why we provide an intimate setting where your voice can be heard.

Individualized Treatment Plans
Individualized Treatment Plans

No one person is the same, and neither is their recovery journey. Your treatment program will be tailored to your unique needs.

Academic and Vocational Support
Academic and Vocational Support

We want you to get the most out of life, which means feeling your best in the classroom or at your job.

The Family Component
The Family Component

Recovery involves the entire family, so we provide support for the whole family system.

Our Clients Experience Reduced Levels of Anxiety and Depression

At Sandstone Care, we know disorders like anxiety and depression can have a profound impact on one’s ability to enjoy life. That’s why our treatment programming addresses both addiction and mental health challenges.

In a recent study of people who completed treatment with us, the group reported a 57% decrease in anxiety symptoms. The same group also experienced a 78% decrease in symptoms of depression.

These are life changing numbers for our alumni. And for those experiencing addiction, they can be the difference between relapse and lasting recovery.

See What a Day at Sandstone Looks Like

Our beautiful treatment facilities and compassionate clinicians strive to create a safe, positive place for your teen. While specific programming varies between levels of care, each treatment modality is designed with your teen’s wellness in mind.

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Academic Support

Academic and vocational advisors will help your teen succeed in an academic plan that keeps them current on their school work.

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Positive Relationships

Group therapy and actives will encourage your teen to make positive connections with new friends, while family therapy will help them strengthen relationships with family.

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Expressive Activities

Your teen will learn how to be their true self and explore interests through a range of activities, from journaling to art therapy.

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Exercise & Nature

Fun and experiential therapies such as yoga, tai chi, hiking, and outdoor adventures will help your teen learn new coping skills when things get tough.

Benefits of Evidence-Based Therapy in Mental Health & Addiction Treatment

EBTs are scientifically-proven therapies that are guided by data. They include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and more.

Lasting Results

The American Psychological Association created the policies for EBT using the best research available. Their studies have shown that these therapy treatments work due to the combination of clinical training and science.

Cost Effective

Since these kinds of treatments are scientifically proven to be more effective, the chances of relapse are less likely, which means less money spent on future treatments.

More Accountability for Therapists

EBT requires specialized training in the different kinds of therapies. Treatment options aren’t based on the therapist’s mood, they are backed by training and scientific results.

Clinically Effective

EBTs are safe and proven treatments, so you can feel confident that your teen’s recovery is not left up to chance. Your teen’s mental health assessments and preferences will determine which EBTs are used in their treatment plans.

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We’re available 7 days a week to help answer any questions you may have.

Co Occurring Disorders
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Dual-Diagnosis & Treating Co-Occurring Disorders

Not only are we experts in teen drug rehab, but we also treat a host of mental health conditions that commonly occur alongside addiction, also called “co-occurring disorders”.

True recovery support means addressing these challenges together, for two main reasons. First, because there can be an overlap in symptoms between drug use and mental health issues. Second, because people with mental health issues often self-medicate using substances.

If mental health issues aren’t treated as a part of substance abuse treatment, recovery can be much more difficult, as treatment may only be focusing on one half of the problem.

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The Continuum of Care

Care for Wherever You Are in Your Journey

Access a full range of treatments for mental health and substance use disorders. Whether you need a safe transitional living community, inpatient care, or outpatient therapy, we have a program to help.

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ABSENT PARENTS

Reach out if you’re a teen and need help — without involving parents.

Not everyone is connected to their parents or able to involve parental figures in their search for treatment. That’s okay. We’ll help you get the care you need.

FAQS

You Have Questions, We Have Answers

Check out our selection of frequently asked questions — or call 888-850-1890 to ask us today.

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.

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We are here to help in any way possible. Find hope and start on the path to recovery by calling us today.