Resources For Parents and Loved Ones

Welcome to our resources page for parents—your hub for guidance, support, and expert insights to help you and your family navigate the treatment journey.

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We Know This Wasn’t the Plan

When your child is facing addiction or mental health challenges, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure where to start.

That’s where Sandstone Care comes in. Our evidence-based, comprehensive treatment is grounded in the belief that every young person is unique. We tailor each care plan to your child’s specific needs.

And because healing doesn’t happen in isolation, our programming always includes family therapy, so you’re supported and involved every step of the way.

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Zoom Link – Parent Support Group
Join our FREE virtual support group on Thursdays from 5:30-7 PM MST. Open to all parents of teens & young adults struggling with addiction or mental health challenges.
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Eventbrite – Parent Support Group
Sign Up for our FREE virtual support group on Thursdays from 5:30-7 PM MST. Open to all parents of teens & young adults struggling with addiction or mental health challenges.
Getting Your Teen or Young Adult to Treatment
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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.
Parent

About Our Virtual Parent Support Group

In our free Parent Support Group, families come together to support each other as they navigate difficult times.

Whether your child is struggling with addiction or mental health issues, you will find other parents who understand exactly what you’re going through.

Sign Up Here

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Share what your family has gone through in a judgment-free space
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Listen to other parents’ stories & find community
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Bypass any affiliation requirements; you can join regardless of if your child is in treatment with us
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Voice your thoughts, feelings, and experiences to other parents who understand
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Enjoy the benefits of clinician-led support for free
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Feel supported & learn healthy coping mechanisms

Get the Help You Need

If your teen or young adult child is struggling with substance use disorder and mental health, here’s what you can do next.

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Join a Parent Support Group

Find a space where you are understood with our FREE Support Group for parents of teens & young adults facing mental health and substance use challenges—whether or not they are enrolled with us.

 

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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 centers that can treat your child and support the entire family unit.

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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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Does My Child Need Professional Support?

Take our Support Quiz to find out if your loved one needs substance use or mental health help.

Developed by Chief Clinical Officer Sarah Fletcher LPC

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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
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
Evidence-Based Therapy

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

Small Group Sizes
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
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
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
The Family Component

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

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.

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This place was amazing!

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

Cassie M.
Parent

Signs Your Child Needs Treatment

Your teen or young adult child may benefit from professional substance use or mental health treatment if you notice 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. Getting help early for mental health and substance use concerns can make a real difference in your child’s life.

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You aren’t alone.

Come to our next virtual parent support group.

It’s free. Register today.

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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?

This is sometimes called Failure To Launch Syndrome, and young adults experiencing it may need treatment to address contributing factors, such as drug addiction and underlying mental illness, in order to move forward in life.

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.

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 loved one’s care.

Clinically Effective

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Let’s Take the Next Steps Together

We understand taking the first step is difficult.

We are here to support you and your family in any way we can.

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