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Levels of Care for Young Adults

Young Adult Treatment Programs

From detox and inpatient residential, to transitional living and outpatient programming, we have the right treatment plan to fit your needs.

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Young Adult Treatment Overview

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Programs Built for Your Circumstances

As a young adult dealing with mental health or substance use issues, you want to make sure you’re getting the right kind of care.

At Sandstone Care, we offer multiple types of treatment programs for mental health and substance use that vary in length, flexibility, and treatment modalities used. From detox, to sober living, to outpatient treatment, there we offer a wide spectrum of options that can fit with your schedule and needs.

No matter what your struggles are, we have a program for you. Let us support you on your journey towards healing. Find treatment centers near you below.

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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 treatment, or outpatient therapy, we have a program to help.

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5-21 days of 24/7 on-site medical supervision.

Our Medically-Assisted Detox and Inpatient Center offers private rooms and 24/7 medically supervised care to support a safe recovery from drugs and alcohol, followed by comprehensive treatment that addresses your physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.

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Medical Detox Explained

30-90 days of on-site 24/7 treatment.

We provide residential treatment centers (RTCs) for teens (13-18) and young adults (18-30), treating mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use.

Our teen RTCs treat adolescents in a serene setting with smaller group sizes and a focus on strengthening the family unit. The length of stay is 60-90 days. Our young adult RTC offers young adults a peaceful environment in which they can be treated for mental health challenges within 30-45 days. Both RTCs create a distraction-free space for healing, helping clients return to daily life feeling more balanced and well.

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Teen Residential Care Explained

2-6 months

Our Transitional Living Program can be combined with clinical programming to provide a comprehensive treatment experience for our young adult client’s struggling with substance use disorders.

Our homes are for individuals aged 18-30 and help clients establish a supportive community and accountability, while increasing independence and personal responsibility.

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Transitional Living Program Overview

4 weeks of on-site day treatment.

Our Teen & Young Adult Day Treatment program, also known as Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), is a highly structured level of care that offers five days of robust programming a week.

Our mental health and substance use programming helps clients to stabilize, begin to understand their mental health and/or addiction struggles, and heal from them. We strive to help our clients become more like the person they want to be, without using negative coping strategies or substances to get there.

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PHP Explained

12 weeks of on-site or virtual treatment.

Our Teen & Young Adult IOP, or Intensive Outpatient Program, consists of 3-4 days of weekly programming that treats mental health challenges such as depression, trauma, anxiety, and substance use.

IOP includes individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. This flexible treatment option occurs in the evening hours so you can continue meeting your school or work responsibilities while receiving care.

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What is IOP?

What Makes Us Unique

Sandstone Care aims to drive positive lasting change in real people. We understand that you have unique circumstances, so we offer a more personalized healthcare experience than you would 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.

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Testimonial – Alex’s life-changing journey

A Life-Changing Experience at Sandstone Care Ignites New Purpose

“Things progressed where I was at the point that I wanted to die…My life now is very different after going through treatment at Sandstone…The people here, they really care.”

Navigating the maze of addiction treatment options can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Listen to the heartfelt story of Alex, a real-life testament to the life-changing impact of our programming at Sandstone Care.

Alex is not a statistic or an abstract success story; she’s a person just like you who has struggled with addiction and mental health, and has turned her entire life around through treatment at Sandstone.

Treatments Built Just For You

Navigating substance use and mental health requires specialized expertise, and that’s why we prioritize both in our treatment programming.

Our tailored treatment plans ensure that from the outset, you’re on a path designed specifically for your needs.

Whether you need mental health treatment or substance use treatment, our dedicated team can get you on the road to long-term healing and wellness.

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Explore Therapy Treatments

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Individual Therapy

In our in-person therapy sessions, therapists help each new patient work through problems one-on-one, and develop their own values, strengths, and passions.

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Group Therapy

In group therapy, you will interact with people in your age group, build healthy friendships, and see firsthand that you are not alone in your struggles.

The Family Component
Family Therapy

In family therapy, your therapist’s job is to help your family members recognize the roles they play within emotional family dynamics, and learn how they can best support you.

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common type of talk therapy that has been scientifically proven to improve mental health outcomes by guiding changes in thinking and behavioral patterns.

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DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy that is based on CBT, but it’s specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely, teaching people healthier ways to cope.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that combines memory-recall with bilateral stimulation to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms.

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“Great treatment which focuses on your recovery and strategically looks at mental health and relationships with your family and friends to recover successfully.”

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Former Client
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How to Support a Struggling Young Adult

If someone you love is struggling with mental health or substance use, you might feel helpless. However, it’s crucial to recognize that they aren’t alone on this journey, and neither are you.

Our programs extend support to the whole family every step of the way, acknowledging that your well-being matters too. We understand that the impact of addiction and mental health issues send fractures far beyond the person who is struggling.

By providing family therapy and multi-family support groups, we ensure that everyone receives the necessary support and guidance. Families will learn how to communicate needs, set boundaries, and build relationships on trust.

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Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Did you know that addictions rarely occur in the absence of a mental health condition? In this context, these conditions are known as “co-occurring disorders”.

Co-occurring disorders can include depression, anxiety, and even personality disorders. Left untreated, they can worsen the cycle of substance use, which can make it feel impossible to climb your way out of your addiction.

That’s why we offer dual-diagnosis treatment that prioritizes your mental health. Using evidence-based treatments like CBT and DBT in therapy sessions, our clinical team focuses on helping you to identify and improve these underlying concerns, so you are fully prepared to address addiction from all directions.

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You Have Questions. We Have Answers.

Our goal is to provide the most helpful information. Please reach out to us if you have any additional questions. We are open and available to help in any way we can.

The amount of treatment you need is highly personal and depends on your specific situation. At Sandstone Care, we approach treatment by considering you as a whole person rather than just focusing on isolated substance use or mental health disorders.

Our comprehensive assessments will be able to determine how much treatment you need and for how long. It’s important to us that our young adult mental health and substance use programs are tailored to meet your unique needs.

IOP stands for “Intensive Outpatient Program.” This highly flexible level of care involves just 16 hours per week of treatment, so you can keep up with your school or work obligations while receiving recovery services. It’s a great way to get the help you need without causing major disruptions to your daily life.

At our rehab centers, you’ll find a community of like-minded young adults who are also on the path to healing. Many of them might be experiencing similar mental health issues as those that you have faced, or grappling with substance dependency.

However, as healthcare providers, the safety and well-being of everyone in our care is our top priority. Severe conditions or behavioral issues that might disrupt the treatment environment are carefully screened out during the admissions process. This ensures that everyone in treatment is a good fit for the supportive and nurturing community we create at Sandstone.

We offer multiple levels of care that provide treatment at various intensities. During your introductory assessment, a psychiatrist will be there to listen to your story and determine the most appropriate level of care for you.

Whether it’s our Residential Treatment Program for a more intensive experience, Day Treatment for structured support, or the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for a step-down approach that allows you to manage daily commitments – the goal is to find the perfect fit that supports your journey to wellness.

Yes. While our outpatient centers treat both teens and young adults, our programming includes a teen track, which is for adolescents ages 13-17, and a young adult track for individuals ages 18-30.

Yes. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is proven to be effective in treating substance use disorders, especially in combination with evidence-based therapy and counseling. Our personalized programming is designed to learn your needs and goals so we can choose the best course of treatment for your specific challenges. By offering medically-supervised withdrawal from substances, we help our clients recover quickly and safely from drug or alcohol use.

We also recognize that not all situations call for MAT. Our medical team will evaluate your circumstances and determine what type of treatment is appropriate for you.

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Yes, Sandstone Care works with young adults who are struggling with mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as substance use.

Please note that we do not treat eating disorders.

If you have struggled to stop using a substance or drinking alcohol on your own, you may benefit from entering a detox program.

Detox provides a highly structured environment in which you can safely withdrawal under medical supervision. If you need a little help to get started on the road to recovery, our detox level of care might be just what you need. Reach out to our admissions team to day to learn more.

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