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What is a typical day like?

Wake-up is usually around 6:30 am and lights out is around 9:30 pm. Over the course of a week, our teens find themselves in individual therapy, family therapy, DBT Skills groups, psychoeducation groups, 12 step meetings, and more.  They also participate in complementary experiential activities like equine therapy, hiking, mindful meditation, surf therapy, rock climbing, art therapy, or engaging in therapeutic performing arts such as music therapy or psychodrama. 

We emphasize positive lifestyle habits like regular exercise, consistent sleep schedule and personal hygiene, healthy eating, plenty of outdoor/nature time, and daily stress-management activities. 

Click here to view a sample daily residential treatment schedule.

Click here for details on RTC therapeutic modalities.

Related FAQs

What should teens bring to residential treatment? 

Most residential treatment centers for youth in California will recommend to bring the following for your teen: Comfortable & Age-appropriate clothing, Approved Prescription Medications, Mementos, and School books & Assignments. Adolescent residential treatment centers in California will have different limitations and requirements and it’s important to clarify what their specific rules are, especially when identifying contraband items. 

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How do you place teens in residential treatment? 

It can be difficult to send your loved one to treatment, and it can feel even more difficult to choose between all the residential treatment centers for youth in California. Instead of seeing treatment as a punishment, look at it as an opportunity. If you’re unsure how to begin the search for residential treatment for teens, get a referral from your therapist,

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Does insurance cover residential treatment? How do I pay for treatment? 

Most insurance policies do cover teen residential treatment. However, whether or not residential treatment for teens will be covered ultimately depends on your specific plan and coverages. More often than not, insurance companies will have a few prerequisites for covering a high-level residential teen rehab center. Additionally, some insurance companies cover partial cost instead of the entire cost of residential mental health facilities

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If your family is in crisis, we can expedite the admissions/intake process. We work to get you the help you need as soon as possible.