Outcomes Report 2025 for Mission Prep Healthcare
Adolescent Residential Treatment
Mission Prep aims to provide meaningful support and sustainable change for adolescents and their families. We utilize a blend of time-tested therapeutic approaches, including individual, group, and family therapy, alongside innovative interventions such as Tech-Time, and our Vote & Voice philosophy to address a diverse range of clinical concerns. Every element of our care is delivered with attention and purpose, from sessions with our board-certified psychiatrist to the beautiful, home-like environment cultivated to foster a sense of belonging and connection for our clients.
Data Collection
We collect data through our Outcome Tools portal, integrated with our EHR, with inputs from staff or clients. Assessments are completed at intake, weekly, and at discharge to track progress and outcomes. Additionally, we provide surveys to our clients monthly to track overall satisfaction with our program.
Mission Prep continues to uphold its commitment to data-driven quality improvement through the diligent maintenance of our intake and discharge surveys, utilizing rigorously validated instruments. Our dedication to excellence is exemplified by our ongoing measurement of critical indicators, including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and self-harm behaviors via the Gad-7 and the PHQ-9. By consistently monitoring these key metrics, we ensure the effectiveness and responsiveness of our interventions, enabling us to provide the highest standard of care to our clients.
The PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are validated screening tools used to assess the severity of depression and generalized anxiety disorder, respectively. The PHQ-9 consists of nine questions aligned with DSM-5 criteria, measuring depressive symptoms over the past two weeks, while the GAD-7 includes seven questions evaluating core anxiety symptoms. Both tools are widely used in clinical and research settings to track symptom progression, guide treatment planning, and support diagnosis. Research has consistently shown their reliability, validity, and effectiveness in detecting and monitoring depression and anxiety-related conditions.
Ted Guastello
Chef Executive Officer
“As we look ahead, we are inspired by the progress reflected in this report and by the lives behind the data. Our mission continues to be guided by the belief that meaningful change is achievable through thoughtful, high-quality care. We are grateful for the trust placed in us by individuals, families, and partners, and we remain committed to advancing clinical excellence and innovation in service of lasting impact.”
Client Diagnosis
At Mission Prep, understanding our clients’ diagnoses is fundamental to addressing the wide spectrum of mental health challenges they face. With 69% of our teen clients experiencing depressive disorders alongside issues such as trauma, stress-related conditions and anxiety, the complexity of their needs is clear. By deeply understanding these diagnoses, we can better personalize our treatment approaches, ensuring each client receives the care and support they need to thrive.
Our clinical team conducts a comprehensive assessment within 24 hours of admission, establishing an initial diagnosis based on gathered information. This diagnosis is reviewed weekly in advocacy meetings, refining it as we observe and collaborate across medical, operations, academics, and clinical teams.
Gender Considerations
At Mission Prep, we are committed to creating a safe, affirming environment that honors each adolescent’s gender identity. By tailoring our interventions to address the unique mental health challenges related to gender identity including gender dysphoria, trauma, family rejection, bullying, and discrimination, we help our clients feel seen, valued, and supported. Our approach integrates gender-affriming therapies when appropriate, ensuring that care is both inclusive and personalized. This dedication underscores our mission to provide compassionate, identity-affirming mental health care that fosters healing and acceptance for every individual we serve.
89%
felt that the clinical team encouraged them to include their support system in their treatment.
92%
Depression
At Mission Prep, our approach empowers clients to manage depressive symptoms. Despite 69% of teens entering our program with depressive symptoms, our clients experience a 52% reduction by program completion. This shift from moderate to mild symptoms at discharge underscores the effectiveness of our tailored interventions.
On average our clients saw a
52%
reduction in their depressive symptoms.
Anxiety
At Mission Prep, we empower teens to develop effective coping strategies for managing anxiety through a comprehensive, whole-person approach. This year, our efforts led to remarkable clinical advancements, with significant reductions in anxiety symptoms. By the time of discharge, clients achieved an impressive 54% overall reduction, showcasing our commitment to fostering resilience, mental wellness, and lasting change for the teens in our care.
On average our clients saw a
54%
reduction in their anxiety symptoms.
What These Results Mean for Our Clients
As symptoms of anxiety and depression lessen and well-being strengthens, clients benefit from:
Stronger Relationships
Better Coping Skills
Technology Boundaries
More Positive Outlook
Improved Academics
The Flourishing Scale
The Flourishing Scale is an eight-item measure of psychological well-being, assessing how individuals view their lives across areas such as relationships, self-esteem, purpose, and optimism. Scores range from 8-56.
The survey is a quick score of strongly agree (7) to strongly disagree (1) for the following questions:
- I lead a purposeful and meaningful life.
- My relationships are supporting and rewarding.
- I am engaged in my daily activities.
- I actively contribute to the happiness and well-being of others.
- I am competent in the activities that are important to me.
- I am a good person and live a good life.
- I am optimistic about my future.
- People respect me.
The score are added together to create a final Flourishing Score. We utilize this tool to check the progress of our patients over the course of their care with Mission Prep.
17%
Clients saw a 17% improvement indicating meaningful growth in overall well-being.
Alumni Experience
“I built such great connections with the staff while I was there. I’ll never forget how wonderful and understanding they were. It’s amazing to be in an environment where you’re able to be yourself and also have fun while in treatment.”
– Jade
Client Satisfaction
Mission Prep earned outstanding client satisfaction, with ratings of 80% and above across all survey metrics this year. Clients typically spend 45-60 days with us, benefiting from tailored care grounded in the latest research and best practices. The client outcomes report highlights the exceptional quality of care we provide, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from adolescent clients underscoring the effectiveness and relevance of our program in addressing mental health concerns.
84%
of clients said if one of their friends needed treatment they would recommend Mission Prep.
View our previous 2024 Outcome Study for Mission Prep.
View our Adult Residential Mental Health 2025 Outcome Study.
