Teen Treatment
Hope Starts Here:
Help for Your Teen, Support for Your Family
When your teen is struggling, it can feel like your whole family is in crisis—and finding the right support can make all the difference. At Muir Wood Teen Treatment, your family doesn’t have to face this alone. We provide residential and outpatient treatment for adolescents ages 12–17, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in safe, nature-rich settings.
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Programs & Locations
With beautiful campuses across California, we offer residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs across California (Petaluma/Penngrove in Sonoma County, Clovis in the Central Valley, and Riverside).
Residential Treatment
Gender-specific campuses in Sonoma County, Clovis (Central Valley), and Riverside — Teens spend their day in a shared space for healing, academics, and outdoor activities. They return to smaller, warm home-like residences to unwind and recharge—promoting stability and connection throughout recovery.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Maintenance support 3–4 days/week in Petaluma and Fresno with group therapy, weekly individual sessions, bi-weekly family therapy, parent support, and coordinated discharge planning.
What We Treat
Teen Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, and Trauma
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Why Families and Providers Choose Muir Wood
Specialists in Adolescent Care
Expertise in Primary Mental Health + Substance Use
Support for the Whole Family
Accessible, High-Quality Care Covered by Insurance
Every teen deserves access to compassionate, evidence-based treatment—and every family deserves support in making that possible. That’s why Muir Wood is dedicated to removing financial barriers to care by partnering with most major insurance providers.
Campuses Designed Connection and Healing
In serene, nature-rich settings, our campuses are unlike any other. With 24/7 care, teens spend their days as part of a broader community—engaging in therapy, academics, and outdoor activities that strengthen resilience and self-awareness. At night, they return to small, home-like residences that provide comfort and belonging. This balance of community and intimacy creates a unique healing environment where every moment becomes a part of the recovery process.
Academics Without Interruption
At Muir Wood, teens continue their education through our WASC-accredited program, where academics are closely coordinated with each student’s home school. Individualized learning plans help students rebuild confidence, strengthen executive functioning, and stay on track academically. For many, success in the classroom becomes an important step toward lasting recovery.
“Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when clinical care, family support, education, and emotional growth come together. That’s what effective adolescent treatment looks like—and it’s why integrated, whole-child care is essential.”
Dr. David E. Smith, Chair, Addiction Medicine & MQAC, Muir Wood
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Our Teen Treatment Programs in California
Residential Treatment
Muir Wood Teen Treatment’s residential treatment programs provide comprehensive, specialized care for boys and girls ages 12–17.
Clinical Programming
A thorough psychological evaluation can be integral in the success of treatment.
Intensive Outpatient Programs
Muir Wood’s primary mental health and dual-diagnosis treatment programs offer specialized care for boys and girls ages 12–17.
Academic Programming
The Learning Centers are supplemental education programs for grades 7 to 12 recognized by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Accreditations
Videos About Our Teen Treatment Programs
Jeanine’s son had been through several addiction and mental health residential treatment programs before finding the help he needed at Muir Wood.
Katie describes her son’s descent into a disturbed, angry existence. Things came to a head when he started failing out of his junior year of high school. Then Katie found Muir Wood.
Wes M. was a client during Covid. Now he’s a recovery counselor at a treatment center in North Dakota. He’s a wonderful success story and we could not be more proud! Watch the podcast.
Real Reviews from Real Parents
Nothing says more about a teen treatment center than reviews—good or bad—from a parent who has lived the experience. Read these and other reviews from real parents of Muir Wood alumni. If you would like to speak to an alumni parent, contact us and we’ll arrange it.
“From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt like part of a supportive com- munity dedicated to helping teens thrive. The staff here are compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly invested in the wellbeing of every teen in their care. The programs are tailored to address the needs of each individual, providing a safe space for growth and healing. I highly recommend this center to any parent seeking top-notch care.”
Krista Merlino – May 2024
“Our child had medication resistant severe depression. Muir Wood helped find the right medication and provided a supportive environment, over Covid, no less. My child is thriving and we both agree that even though it was a hard period, it was the best choice to get them treatment. The tutors worked with his teachers and he maintained a 4.0 while getting better.”
Tomasina Burgess – June 2024
“Ruby had a very positive experience overall both times. Many programs make lots of promises and don’t deliver. Muir wood was a transformational experience for Ruby and I think the experience of being part of a community of peers was especially helpful. I’m a mental health professional myself and have already recommended Muir Wood to friends with teens who are struggling.”
Sasha A. Blum – September 2023
“There really are other families that are struggling in more or less the same ways that we are,” she shares in the video below. “I think there’s a way that addiction can make people feel like it’s only happening to them, and it’s really not. It’s behind so many closed doors. And I only wish that more people would come out and get the help that they deserve and that is there to be had. I’m really grateful we found it.”
Katie F. – June 2024
“This program was really wonderful for our daughter and our family as a whole. We love the parent classes and the parent support group. L. loved most of the staff and made some great friends with other girls in the program. The communication between staff and parents is excellent.”
Ilene G. – Oct 2025
Measuring Teen Treatment Outcomes Allows Us to Continually Improve
Data collected by an independent outcome measurement provider, shows that Muir Wood treatment results in better outcomes compared to the national average of treatment providers. Significant differences can be seen in measures that suggest clients are better able to manage their conditions, feel better about themselves, and experience less severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress than prior to treatment.
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Length of stay in our residential and IOP programs is individualized based on clinical need, safety, progress, and school/home factors. During this time, teens follow a personalized treatment plan that may include individual therapy, therapist-led groups, and family work—addressing mental health disorders, substance misuse (including alcohol or drug abuse), and co-occurring disorders within a coordinated treatment process.