Residential Treatment at Evolve Danville
24/7 On-Site Care For Teens
Evolve Danville is located in Contra Costa County, in the East Bay area of Northern California. Our stunning 4,486 sqft private compound on 2.38 acres has been designed to provide a safe, nurturing environment where adolescents can focus on their emotional growth.
About This Location
Nestled in the East Bay’s San Ramon Valley, Danville offers an ideal setting for families seeking adolescent mental health treatment. This region combines natural beauty, cultural richness, and skilled mental health professionals, enhanced by its proximity to the dynamic cities of Oakland and Berkeley. Patients and families can find tranquility in nearby outdoor spaces like Tilden Regional Park’s redwood groves and Redwood Regional Park’s scenic trails. Danville itself exudes small-town charm with its historic downtown, boutique shops, fine dining, and a welcoming community spirit. With local parks and nearby cultural hubs, the area fosters a peaceful and nurturing environment for adolescent recovery, balancing close-knit community support with the Bay Area’s resources and diversity.
In-House Chef
Daily nutritious home-cooked meals for your teen
Big Backyard
Expansive outdoor space with seating areas
Outdoor Pool
Gated pool with certified cpr & safety staff
Inside Gym
Fully equipped gym for weights, yoga & more
School Room
Dedicated room with computers for heads-down work
Nice Bedrooms
Comfy bedrooms built for healthy sleep habits
Meet Your Regional Clinical Director at Danville
“At Evolve residential treatment, our mission is to empower teens to overcome their different challenges. I work with the on-site Clinical Director and Primary Therapists to meet each teen and family’s individual needs by providing quality and evidenced based care. Our treatment goals focus on helping teens develop healthy coping skills, build emotional resilience, and promote long term wellbeing. We create a nurturing and structured environment to help teens feel like they have a space to belong, learn, and grow in order to thrive both in treatment and in their life.”
Lauren McChesney, LMFT | Regional Clinical Director
Residential Programs For Teens at Evolve
Evolve Danville specializes in residential treatment programs for teens ages 12-17 who are experiencing mental health, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges. Our Admissions Team helps parents determine the appropriate level of care needed for each teen. Learn more about the two programs below.
Residential Treatment (RTC)
Residential treatment programs for teens represent a higher level of care, enabling lasting behavioral changes with 24/7 support.
Max 6 Clients
45 - 60 Days
24/7 Supervision
Weekly Services In Evolve Residential Programs
- 3 Individual Therapy Session
s - 2 Family Therapy Sessions
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Frequent Daily Group Therapy Sessions
- Adherent DBT Skills Training
- Experiential Therapies (Equine Therapy, Art Therapy, Psychodrama, Rock Climbing, Yoga & Hiking)
- Psychiatry & Nursing
- Weekly Outings
- Aftercare Planning
Evolve Values Your Teen's Safety
Accredited by CARF and The Joint Commission.
Line-of-sight and line-of-hearing policies & cameras in place to ensure safety.
Rooms have overnight monitoring systems with sensor stickers, 15-minute bed checks, and constant line-of-sight of bedroom doors.
Our Clinical Approach
Evolve’s therapeutic approach is evidence-based and behavioral. In our standard clinical model, we provide psychiatry, a strong DBT skills-training component, along with other evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and others. The combination of therapeutic approaches in each treatment plan depends on the adolescent’s specific needs in treatment.
Our therapeutic approaches include:
Understanding the Admissions Process
Take the first step toward restoring balance, harmony, and peace to your family.
Step 1: Understanding Your Situation
When you reach out to us, we listen. We want to understand who you are, what’s going on in your family. A compassionate and skilled Admissions Coordinator will guide you through the process and answer any questions you have about Evolve’s programs. We will also answer questions in relation to payment and insurance coverage. Evolve works with most private insurance companies on an in-network and out-of-network basis. We talk to your insurance provider and advocate for you to maximize your benefits at every level of care.
Step 2: Ensuring Evolve Will Be the Best Fit
When you reach out to us, we listen. We want to understand who you are, what’s going on in your family. A compassionate and skilled Admissions Coordinator will guide you through the process and answer any questions you have about Evolve’s programs. We will also answer questions in relation to payment and insurance coverage.
Step 3: Welcome to Evolve Danville
From the moment your child admits, you’ll see first-hand the warmth and comfort that defines the Evolve experience for teens and their families. Finally, treatment begins. You can rest assured knowing your child is in a safe, comfortable, supportive environment surrounded by a dedicated team of compassionate, experienced mental health and addiction experts.
We know this is a huge step for you and your family. We understand it won’t be easy. Yes, there may be tears. Yes, it may be hard to drive away. But one thing we’ve learned in all our years working with adolescents: treatment works.
Meet Our Director of Admissions
As Director of Admissions, I will support you through the entire admission process. I work with your on-site clinical director and primary therapist and am here to answer any questions you may have and direct you through any barriers that may come up throughout the process. My goal is to become your extended family member and confidant from the initial call to the day of intake.”
Megan Johnston, LMFT | Director of Admissions