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Getting Your Teen or Young Adult to Treatment

We Know This Wasn’t the Plan

For parents and loved ones of those experiencing addiction or mental health issues, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, helpless, or alone.

At Sandstone Care, our treatment approach is comprehensive, evidence-based, and personalized. We understand that your child is unique, and so we make sure their treatment program addresses their specific needs.

Our outpatient treatment programming also includes weekly family therapy, so you can feel confident that you’ll be involved every step of the way.

Mental Health Parent Support Group

Join our free virtual support group for parents of those struggling with their mental health

Substance Use Parent Support Group

Join our free virtual support group for parents of those struggling with substance use

Here is what you can do next.

In times like these, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

Here are some easy first steps you can take to get started.

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Start helping yourself

Even if your child or loved one isn’t ready to get help, you probably need support for yourself. Join a family support group and give us a call to find a family therapist ready to help you process this experience.

Get help making a plan

Calling your insurance provider and trying to manage the financials of treatment often adds additional stress. Verify your insurance online right now or give us a call and we’ll walk you through options and next steps.

Find a family-focused program

It’s important to make sure your support system is set up to meet your needs, including academic and vocational support, psychiatric, mental health, and dual diagnosis. Even if we’re not the right fit, we’ll connect you to a program that is.

How We Are Different

Sandstone Care aims to drive positive lasting change in real people. We understand that you have unique circumstances, so we offer a more personalized experience than you would find anywhere else.

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Age-Specific Care

We are age-specific, not gender-specific. We focus on the unique circumstances that you face at your specific stage of life.

Evidence-Based Therapy

We only use treatment interventions that have been scientifically proven to provide consistent, lasting recovery.

Small Group Sizes

You are more than a number, which is why we provide an intimate setting where your voice can be heard.

Individualized Treatment Plans

No one person is the same, and neither is their recovery journey. Your treatment program will be tailored to your unique needs.

Academic and Vocational Support

We want you to get the most out of life, which means feeling your best in the classroom or at your job.

The Family Component

Recovery involves the entire family, so we provide support for the whole family system.

Would highly recommend for anyone with a teen struggling with substance abuse and mental health.

We have felt included and supported and are so grateful for the care they’ve provided to our son at such a vulnerable and scary time.

Cindy G.

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Help Your Young Adult Find Independence

Is your child a young adult who is seemingly unable to move toward greater independence and self-realization?

Sometimes called failure to launch syndrome, these young adults may need treatment to move forward past contributing factors, such as drug addiction and underlying mental illness.

Signs Your Child Needs Treatment

Your teen or young adult may benefit from professional guidance if you have noticed them experiencing:

Social isolation
Decrease performance in school or work
Drastic mood changes
Decreased interest in hobbies
Personality changes
Insomnia or hypersomnia
Substance misuse

Don’t wait for things to get worse for your child. Getting help early for mental health and substance use concerns can make a real difference, making the recovery journey smoother and more effective.

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Our Clients Experience Reduced Levels of Anxiety and Depression

At Sandstone Care, we know disorders like anxiety and depression can have a profound impact on one’s ability to enjoy life. That’s why our treatment programming addresses both addiction and mental health challenges.

In a recent study of people who completed treatment with us, the group reported a 57% decrease in anxiety symptoms. The same group also experienced a 78% decrease in symptoms of depression.

These are life changing numbers for our alumni. And for those experiencing addiction, they can be the difference between relapse and lasting recovery.

Get the Help You Need to Work Through Challenging Times as a Family

If your teen or young adult child is struggling with substance use disorder and mental health, here’s how you can support them in getting treatment.

Join a Support Group

Find a space where you are understood with our support group for parents of teens and young adults facing mental health and substance use challenges. Together, we can navigate the journey towards healing.

Find Locations

Discover the path to healing at an inpatient or outpatient treatment center near you. Locate one of our mental health or addiction treatment programs that can treat your child and support the entire family unit.

Get Help

When you’re ready, we’re here. Give us a call and we’ll help walk you through the next steps to get your teen or young adult into the appropriate treatment. You don’t have to do this alone, we’re here to help.

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My child is almost done with their program and I’ve seen a huge difference.

Cassie M.

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Parent Support Groups

In our virtual parent support groups, families come together to support each other as they navigate these difficult times.

Whether your child is struggling with mental health concerns or chemical dependency, you will find people who understand exactly what you’re going through.

In our parent support groups, you can:

Be in an open, judgment-free space

Listen to other parents’ experiences

Bypass any affiliation requirements

Share your thoughts, feelings, experiences

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Enjoy the benefits of support groups for free

Be supported & learn healthy coping mechanisms

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The Continuum of Care

Care for Wherever You Are in Your Journey

Access a full range of treatments for mental health and substance use disorders. Whether you need a safe transitional living community, inpatient care, or outpatient therapy, we have a program to help.

Learn more about levels of care

Teen Residential Treatment

60-90 days of on-site 24/7 treatment.

We offer two residential treatment centers designed specifically for teens struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and co-occurring mental health disorders.

We help teens learn a healthy way to handle the daily challenges of their lives. We provide an intimate serene environment with smaller group sizes and a focus on strengthening the family unit. We provide robust academic support by certified teachers to ensure clients stay up to date on their coursework.

Teen Day Treatment (PHP)

4 weeks of on-site day treatment.

Our Teen Day Treatment Program, also known as Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), is a highly structured level of care for teens that offers five days of robust programming a week.

Our two distinct mental health and substance use tracks help teens to stabilize, begin to understand their mental health and/or addiction struggles, and heal from them. We strive to help our clients become more like the person they want to be, without using negative coping strategies or substances to get there.

Teen After School Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

12 weeks of on-site or virtual treatment.

Our Teen IOP, or Intensive Outpatient Program, offers two distinct tracks to address teen needs, each track consisting of 3-4 days of weekly programming.

Through our mood disorder track we are able to focus on mental health, depression, trauma, and anxiety. In our dual diagnosis track we are able to support teens with substance use and mental health challenges. Each focuses on developing positive social and academic habits while continuing with their school responsibilities.

Virtual IOP

12 weeks of virtual treatment.

Virtual IOP offers the same programming as in-person IOP, except it’s all online. This is ideal for those who live too far to drive in, have transportation issues, or have health concerns that make in-person treatment challenging.

Benefits of Evidence-Based Therapy

Evidence-based therapies (EBTs) use treatment modalities that have been proven effective through scientific research. They include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and more.

These modalities provide real, life-changing results that can help you get your life back on track.

Some additional benefits include:

Lasting Results

The American Psychological Association created the policies for EBTs using the best research available. Studies have shown that these therapy treatments lead to longer-lasting results.

Cost Effective

Since these kinds of treatments are scientifically proven to be more effective, the chances of relapse are less likely, which means less money spent on future treatments.

More Accountability for Therapists

EBTs require specialized training in the different kinds of therapies, which means you are guaranteed qualified, verified therapists are in charge of your care.

Clinically Effective

EBTs are safe and proven treatments, so you can feel confident that your recovery is not left up to chance. Your mental health assessments and preferences will determine which EBTs are used in their treatment plans.