Mental Health Residential Treatment for Teen Boys in Rancho Palos Verdes

For teen boys between the ages of 12 and 17, our residential treatment center provides support and clinical supervision to those struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), thought disorders, and low self-esteem. Our inpatient facility in Rancho Palos Verdes offers a safe, comforting environment where young men can step away from the stressors of everyday life to focus on personal development and the strengthening of their mental health.

A residential facility with six beds, our program is designed to deliver compassionate care to boys struggling with a variety of mental health conditions. With over a decade of experience in mental health treatment and recovery, Mission Prep Teen Treatment combines therapeutic modalities with holistic healing and academic structure. Our goal is to keep teens on track academically while helping them develop the skills needed for lasting mental wellness.

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Residential Teen Treatment in Rancho Palos Verdes

Situated off the Pacific coastline of Rancho Palos Verdes, our residential teen facility for mental health treatment offers comfort in a warm and welcoming environment. Our adolescent-specialized team is trained in teen development, peer dynamics, and family systems. Teens receive 24/7 clinical care and personalized treatment plans built to meet their specific needs.

Through a combination of individual therapy sessions, clinical mentoring, physical fitness curriculum, and holistic healing groups, the boys at this facility are taught coping skills and wellness routines that they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. Whether you’re in the San Pedro or Hermosa Beach area, our home on Palos Verdes Drive provides the perfect setting where teens can get support to overcome a wide variety of mental health conditions.

Additionally, these boys enjoy adventures to the local peninsula area, whether they’re hiking through local nature preserves or visiting the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium for educational enrichment. Through on-site activities and off-site experiential outings, our inpatient treatment program encourages and empowers teen boys to build a foundation of wellness that they can take with them back to their daily lives for long-term healing.

Overview of Our Rancho Palos Verdes Facility for Teen Boys

Capacity & Room Accommodations

Six-bed capacity with double-occupancy bedrooms.
Teens ages 12 to 17, boys and male-identifying individuals.
24/7 clinical support and supervision.
Modern interior.

Recreational & Wellness Activities

Weekly equine activities.
Monthly skateboarding group.
Bi-weekly surf therapy (weather permitting).
Art therapy groups throughout the week.
Outings.
Hiking.
Visits to the aquarium.
One to two personal training sessions and one to two boxing classes per week.
Daily supervised access to an in-house gym during non-programming hours.

Dining & Nutrition

Nutritious meals prepared by a personal chef.
Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Snacks available.

Details About Our Rancho Palos Verdes Location

Licenses & Accreditations

Hours of Operation

Staffing

What Makes Us Different?

What We Treat at Our Residential Program in Rancho Palos Verdes

At our teen treatment center in Rancho Palos Verdes, our qualified clinical staff provides hope and structure to young men struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions.

About Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Our residential treatment center in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, is situated on a peninsula along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, with beautiful cliffside views in surrounding neighborhoods. The restorative, quiet environment of Rancho Palos Verdes makes it an ideal place for mental health recovery.

Our facility is located on Palos Verdes Drive East, a short drive from the coastline, near the Ocean Trails Reserve and the San Pedro scenic lookout, where you can take in the views of the charming town. Far enough away from the stressors and triggers of daily life, but close enough for family to visit via the 405 freeway or the Pacific Coast Highway, our inpatient mental health treatment for adolescents provides you with the perfect setting to recalibrate and build a strong foundation for wellness.

Making Connections at Mission Prep

Reaching out is the first step, and you can rest assured that our team in Rancho Palos Verdes will help you feel comfortable with getting to know our process. We listen to your mental health concerns and treatment goals, and we will work together to initiate a plan for you or your loved one. There’s no pressure. We want to make sure that we are the right fit for you or your teen’s specific situation. Call us today to talk at 866-625-1884.

If you’d like to see what we offer and what Mission Prep in Rancho Palos Verdes is all about before discussing it with our team, check out the following links:

Clinical Excellence: Our clinical approach ensures that you and your teen are in charge of your healing. We provide evidence-based guidance and techniques that are suited to your mental health struggles and goals for recovery.
Meet Our Team: At our Rancho Palos Verdes facility, you can expect to be met with a high staff-to-client ratio, and our team is made up of experts with professional experience helping teens with mental health.
What Makes Us Different: Beyond mental health, Mission Prep at Rancho Palos Verdes provides academic support, life-skills building, family therapy and involvement, and more. Find out the Mission Prep difference that will help you or your teen thrive.

Your Custom Treatment Plan at Our Adolescent Facility in Rancho Palos Verdes

When you call our friendly team at Mission Prep Teen Treatment, you’ll be walked through our insurance verification process, as well as a clinical assessment. The clinical assessment will enable our team to better understand what you’re looking for from mental health treatment. We use this assessment to place you in the appropriate level of care and begin to build your individualized treatment plan.

Teens attending treatment at this inpatient facility in Rancho Palos Verdes have customized treatment plans that meet their specific needs. In general, all treatment plans incorporate a combination of traditional therapeutic modalities and holistic healing sessions like art therapy, surf therapy, equine therapy, and more.

Boys at our residential program for mental health encounter individual therapy twice a week, as well as clinical mentoring twice each week. Additionally, clients receive psychiatric support and daily academic structure to ensure they’re on top of all studies.

Residential Treatment for Adolescents

At the residential or inpatient level of care, teens receive 24/7 clinical support and supervision. With a combination of individual therapy and experiential groups, boys at this house in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, are provided with personalized treatment plans informed by their initial assessment.

Clients in residential treatment have the comforts of a personal chef and outdoor spaces for relaxation. Through structured programming, physical fitness integration, outings, and academic support, the boys at our Mission Prep Teen residential treatment center (RTC) learn skills that will help them achieve long-term mental health recovery and lasting wellness.

For teens who would like support as they transition back to daily living after completion of RTC programming, outpatient programs such as intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) are available through Mission Prep Teen Treatment at other locations.

Therapies for Teens

At Mission Prep Teen Treatment, we understand that mental health services are not one-size-fits-all. We offer a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities to support each teen’s individual needs.

Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Techniques
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Methods
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Practices
Family Therapy Programs
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Techniques
Behavioral Activation Strategies
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy Sessions

Daily Schedule at Our Residential Program for Teens

Though each boy at our residential program for mental health receives his own treatment plan, they can expect a similar schedule to the one below.

Morning Routine

7:00 AM: Wake up and have breakfast before the day of mental health programming begins

9:00 AM: Clinical groups covering a variety of topics like art therapy or equine therapy begin

Noon: Break for lunch

Afternoon Activities

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Structured academic instruction each weekday, ensuring clients stay in line with the curriculum of home school districts

5:00 PM: Physical fitness, including boxing sessions, personal training sessions, or access to in-home fitness equipment

Evening Wind Down

6:00 PM: Dinner

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Experiential outings or teen choice outings, hikes, and more

10:30 PM: Lights out

Admissions Process

When you call us or fill out our insurance verification form, you’ll be connected with a friendly member of our admissions team. We’ll walk you through the insurance verification process with patience. As we go over the details of your insurance benefits, we’ll ensure you have a full understanding of your anticipated costs and coverage for mental health treatment, which varies based on several factors, including policy and level of care.

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Clinical Assessment

After we verify your insurance, we’ll guide you through a clinical assessment. The initial assessment helps us understand how we can meet your specific mental health needs. It also helps us determine the appropriate level of care for you and informs your personalized treatment plan. We tailor each person’s treatment plan to their individual situation to ensure their needs are met during their stay with Mission Prep Teen Treatment.

Receiving Care in Rancho Palos Verdes

Once we’ve answered all of your questions and helped arrange your travel, we’ll be ready to welcome you or your teen to our Rancho Palos Verdes residential treatment center on Palos Verdes Dr. Our team is there to facilitate consistent, reliable support and whole-person healing experiences.

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How to Pay for Teen Treatment in Rancho Palos Verdes

With Mission Prep Teen Treatment, our admissions team will walk you through our insurance verification process to gain a better understanding of what costs and coverage may look like for your time at a residential mental health program.

Prices vary by insurance policy, type of plan (PPO or HMO), benefits, location, level of care, length of stay, and more. We’re here to help you navigate insurance benefits for mental health. Beyond insurance, there are other payment options, including private pay and financing. Our team will be happy to answer any questions you have and help you determine the right payment method for your family’s needs.

Health Insurance

Mission Prep accepts many insurance plans to help cover mental health services:

Financing Treatment

Depending on your situation, we may be able to provide financing options and payment plans.

Private Pay

You can also use credit or debit cards to pay for your behavioral health services.

FAQs About Our Adolescent Inpatient Program for Mental Health

What aftercare services do you provide once treatment ends?

After residential treatment programming with Mission Prep Teen Treatment, you may elect to attend an outpatient program to ease the transition back to your daily life.

How involved are family members at this facility?

At this program in Rancho Palos Verdes, we offer weekly visitation and family support services. On-site family visits occur every Sunday between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, and 30-minute remote visits can also be arranged during this time.

We also offer a bi-weekly tailored family program (first half guardians only, second half includes the client, with a remote option), and a weekly Family Support Group every Wednesday.

Should I bring my cell phone to treatment?

If appropriate for the teen’s treatment, personal cell phone usage is allowed under supervision during sessions with a clinical team member and during specialized “Tech Time” clinical groups. Uniquely, our program teaches healthy moderation rather than strictly banning technology. Clients also have daily access to a house landline for 10-minute calls to approved contacts during non-programming times.

How many boys live in this house at a time?

This house hosts a capacity of six boys at a time, with double-occupancy bedrooms.

Will I fall behind in my school work?

At our residential treatment program in Rancho Palos Verdes, teens attend three hours of structured academic instruction each weekday and are supported by an on-site master’s-level educator in classrooms equipped with laptops. We work to ensure you do not fall behind your home school district while attending mental health treatment.

Local Resource Guide: Things to Do in Rancho Palos Verdes

Set in the rolling hills of Rancho Palos Verdes, teens at our residential mental health program live in a beautiful setting built to enrich connectivity–between the mind and body, as well as people and nature.

With cliffside views and a stunning backdrop, the boys at this facility have everything they may need on-site, but also have access to the local community via supervised outings into the surrounding areas. From hikes to aquarium visits, each moment is intentionally curated to build lasting wellness.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

At the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, clients can attend free film screenings or check out the local exhibits. The Susanne Lawrenz-Miller Exhibit Hall specifically features five major environments of Southern California: Sandy Beaches, Mudflats, Rocky Shores, Kelp Forests, and Open Ocean Ecosystems.

Point Fermin Park

Point Fermin Park is known for its unique landscaping, shaded areas, and views of the ocean. Charted by the British explorer George Vancouver in 1793, it was named to thank Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen for his hospitality at the mission in Carmel, and it is home to beautiful Monarch butterflies.

Ocean Trails Reserve

This particular residential facility for adolescents is near the Ocean Trails Reserve, where clients can hike and enjoy beautiful cliffside views. These ocean views are especially stunning during the summer months at sunset.

Hotels Nearby Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

For family members visiting the area, there are a few hotels nearby that come highly recommended.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Torrance in South Bay

If you’re traveling in to visit your child and looking for a reliable option, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel has a fitness center and an outdoor pool deck, complete with a fire pit.

Shade in Redondo Beach

The Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach is a classy favorite with views of the Pacific coast and local marinas in Redondo Beach, not far from our residential facility.

Crowne Plaza by IHG

The Crowne Plaza by IHG is in the vicinity of Rancho Palos Verdes with a pool, fitness center, and an on-site restaurant.

Directions to Our Adolescent Treatment Facility in Rancho Palos Verdes

From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX):

About 50 minutes

From St. Francis Medical Center:

About 35 minutes

From Long Beach Airport (LGB):

About 30 Minutes

Our Locations

Take a tour of our teen residential mental health facilities located in California. Our locations offer peace & comfort within a residential environment where teenagers, aged 12-17, can relax and focus on themselves.

Our well-appointed facilities are located in Bonsall, Fallbrook, Rancho Palos Verdes
and Rolling Hills Estates.

Additionally, we offer both in-person and virtual outpatient services in California for full support after leaving residential.