Residential Treatment Programs for Teens
At Mission Prep Teen Treatment, we take a whole-person approach to residential mental health treatment for adolescents, combining evidence-based treatments with holistic support.
Mission Prep Teen Treatment offers teen residential treatment programs at several locations in California, Minnesota, and Virginia. Each residential location is thoughtfully designed to be a secure, supportive setting where adolescents can truly heal.
What Is Residential Treatment for Teens?
Residential mental health treatment (sometimes called inpatient treatment) for teens is a level of care that offers high-level support to help adolescents experiencing complex emotional, mental, or behavioral challenges. Residential treatment centers provide 24/7 support so teenagers can begin their recovery in a structured, therapeutic environment.
Adolescents reside at the treatment center, which allows them to focus on their recovery. Teens participate in treatment programming throughout the day.
At Mission Prep Teen Treatment, our approach involves:
- Personalized care plans.
- Evidence-based therapies.
- Empowering adolescents to have a voice in their treatment.
- Family involvement, including weekly family therapy, support groups, and visits.
- A dedicated treatment team of licensed, experienced professionals for each teen, including an individual therapist, a family therapist, and a clinical mentor.
Who Might Benefit From Our Inpatient Mental Health Programs?
Mission Prep Teen Treatment’s residential treatment programs are specifically designed for adolescents aged 12-17 years who experience mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, mood and thought disorders, trauma, and other conditions.
Our residential mental health programs for teens may be particularly helpful if a teen’s symptoms affect their ability to carry out their daily activities. They can also be a step-up in care for adolescents who have tried outpatient programs with limited success.
Due to around-the-clock care, residential centers are ideally positioned to provide intensive long-term mental health treatment for teens, especially for those with complex needs.
Daily Life in Our Residential Programs
Many teens and their parents may wonder what daily life looks like in a residential treatment center. At Mission Prep Teen Treatment, we structure daily schedules to carefully balance clinical treatment with education, experiential therapies, community building, and reflection.
A typical daily schedule at our residential centers may look like the following:
- Mornings: Routines, breakfast, academic support
- Afternoons: Lunch, therapy, activities
- Evenings: Dinner, community connection groups, free time, wind-down routines for sleep
Length of Stay
The typical length of stay for teens at our residential treatment center locations ranges from 45 to 60 days. However, the exact length of the program is based on your child’s needs, their progress, engagement in the program, and ongoing insurance authorizations.
What to Expect During Residential Treatment at Mission Prep Teen Treatment
Many teens and parents wonder what happens when signing up for inpatient care, such as residential anxiety treatment for teens, or when investigating teen depression treatment centers. To help you prepare, here’s a step-by-step guide to what you can expect from Mission Prep Teen Treatment’s residential programs:
Step 1: Initial Assessment and Admission
The process begins when you or your referrer contacts our admissions team. We start by gathering key details, including:
- Your teen’s basic medical history
- Any current mental health concerns
- Insurance information
A pre-assessment information (PAI) form is then completed over a phone call, detailing information about your teen’s previous treatments, their current medication, and any specific clinical needs.
Following this, a 45-60 minute formal pre-assessment phone call with your teen is carried out to ensure our programme is the right fit for their needs.
If we are a good match for your teen, our clinical team will review the case. Once approved and a bed space is confirmed, you’ll receive a welcome email from us with arrival details, what to pack for your teen’s stay, and financial information.
Admission typically takes place within seven days of final approval.
Step 2: Settling in and Early Support
When your teen arrives at our center, they will be given time to settle into their home-from-home – one of our 6-bed, double-occupancy houses. Within 24 hours, they will have a fully comprehensive psychiatric evaluation so that a personalized treatment plan can be created.
We prioritize connection and communication with the teen’s family throughout their treatment. This means that families will be given regular updates throughout their teen’s stay. However, we know the first few days can feel emotionally unsteady for teens and their families, which is why we make sure that:
- Program managers provide family updates within 12-24 hours
- Family therapists contact the family within 24 hours
- Case managers contact families within 72 hours to share early updates
Step 3: Treatment and Skills Building
Each teen’s treatment will follow a structured weekly schedule, which includes the following:
Clinical therapy:
- Two individual therapy sessions per week
- One family therapy session each week
- Two clinical mentor sessions per week
- One weekly psychiatric session (for assessment, medication management, and reviews)
Group therapy:
- Daily process groups
- Stress management sessions
- Group therapies
- Nutritional education
Academic support:
- Three hours of structured education each weekday
Experiential and holistic wellness: Depending on location, this may include:
- Monthly skateboarding groups
- Weekly equine therapy
- Art or music therapy
- Weekly personal training and yoga
- Access to in-house gym facilities
Life skills development:
- Regular sessions that teach and encourage boundaries and moderation
- Monitored “tech time” (15-30 minutes, twice weekly)
- Daily 10-minute phone call to approved contacts
- Chef-prepared meals to support healthy eating habits
Step 4: Discharge Planning and Aftercare
Discharge and aftercare planning are regularly reviewed through your teen’s treatment. This is to make sure that when your teen finishes their program, they continue to receive appropriate ongoing support.
Are You or a Loved One Struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns?
Mission Prep is here to help you or your loved one take the next steps towards an improved mental well-being.
Take the Next Step With Mission Prep Teen Treatment
We understand that choosing between mental health treatment centers can feel overwhelming. Many parents begin by searching online for “teen mental health facilities near me,” but may be unsure which center is the best choice for their child.
Here’s why so many families choose Mission Prep Teen Treatment:
- We create personalized care plans using evidence-based treatments.
- Our staff-to-client ratio of 3:1 ensures adolescents receive personalized, safe, and continuous care.
- Healthy meals are prepared by our on-site chef.
- Our centers have a comfortable, home-like feel.
- Our all-inclusive program provides a safe, affirming space for those on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, offering both gender-specific and gender-inclusive housing options.
- We are accredited by The Joint Commission.
Mission Prep Teen Treatment accepts insurance and is in-network with most major providers. We are happy to help you check your insurance coverage for mental health care.
Contact us online or call 866-901-4047 to speak with a caring member of our team who can answer any questions you might have. Reach out for a free, no-obligation conversation.
You can also learn more about our admissions process online.
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