Resources For Parents
If you have questions, we have answers.
As a parent, deciding to seek treatment for your child can be one of the most challenging decisions you will ever make. We understand the strength, courage, and hope it takes to make this choice. Our team of caring experts is here to support you every step of the way. You will never be alone on this journey, as we are dedicated to helping you and your family find healing and hope.
We understand you may have questions or concerns and need guidance. That’s why we offer parent education programs and support groups to connect you with other parents going through similar experiences. These resources provide a safe space for sharing, learning, and finding comfort in knowing you’re not alone.
Online Resources
From helpful blogs and guides to parenting tips and advice, we offer all the tools and support needed to help you be an informed, active participant in your child’s treatment. We offer countless on-demand resources to support you during this challenging time.
Parent Blog
The Short Answer: What is Balanced Parenting? Your parenting style dictates the emotional climate between you and your child. While most experts …
Raising a teenager is hard work. As a psychiatrist and a father of two teenagers myself, I know firsthand that parenting often …
The holidays can be a complicated time for a lot of people, especially those in early recovery. While this season can bring happiness and joy, it …
If your teen struggles with a mental health or substance use disorder, you’ve probably considered residential treatment but hesitate because it never …
Parent Guides A-Z
Parents and teens from around California and across America trust our team of clinical experts to help them face many challenges and unique situations. We’ve developed Parent Guides that offer the latest information and advice relating to some of the issues we see in our clinics each day, as well as some of the therapies and approaches we use to turn hope into a new beginning.
Teen Self-Harm Treatment: Expert Answers to Parents’ Top Questions
Discovering that your teenager is engaging in self-harm is one of the most frightening and alarming moments a parent can experience. It often leaves families
Teen Suicidal Ideation Treatment: Expert Answers to Parents’ Top Questions
Hearing that your teenager is having thoughts of suicide is one of the most frightening moments a parent can experience, often leaving families unsure of
Teen Anxiety Treatment: Expert Answers to Parents’ Top Questions
Watching a teenager battle constant anxiety can leave parents feeling completely lost, unsure of how to communicate, what steps to take, or which clinical interventions
Teen Substance Use Treatment: Expert Answers to Parents’ Top Questions
When a teenager struggles with addiction, finding the right teen substance use treatment can feel overwhelming for parents trying to figure out the right steps,
Parent Support Groups
We offer a free weekly virtual support group for parents of teens. This group is a safe space for parents and caregivers to connect, share resources, and talk through the struggles of balancing child care, work responsibilities, and self-care. During this weekly group, parents and caregivers of teens can gain practical guidance and emotional support.
Every Thursday at 10:00am
About Evolve
Evolve’s Treatment Centers prioritize teen safety with stringent protocols, advanced technology, and a 3:1 client-staff ratio. Our staff, including psychiatrists, nurses, and licensed counselors, offers individual therapy thrice weekly and daily group counseling, with biweekly family engagement. Our comfortable homes, housing up to six teens, are near outdoor activities, fostering inclusion and healing.
We provide a comprehensive continuum of care with Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization, and Residential Treatment Centers across California. Specializing in evidence-based treatment, we support teens aged 12 to 17 facing mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral challenges.
RTC: Residential Treatment
PHP: Partial Hospitalization
IOP: Intensive Outpatient
RTC: Residential Treatment
Our residential program provides a safe, structured, environment where adolescents receive 24/7 support.
PHP: Partial Hospitalization
PHP allows teens to receive a full day of treatment but live at home with their families.
IOP: Intensive Outpatient
IOP is a flexible treatment option for adolescents who require structured support but don’t need 24/7 care.