Muir Wood Teen Treatment Centers – 866-705-0828
Treating Teen Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders with Kindness and Compassion. Trusted by Parents and Professionals Since 2013.
(Notice: Muir Wood is now in-network with TRICARE® and Health Net Federal Services)
Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services is a Joint Commision-accredited residential treatment program for teens, 12-17, struggling with mental health and substance abuse. We operate 16 residential facilities in Sonoma County, Clovis, and Riverside, California. In these comfortable and structured environments, our clinicians help teen boys and teen girls—treated separately— explore and process sensitive issues while learning to manage and overcome mental health and substance use issues. Muir Wood emphasizes kindness and compassion over confrontation and control.
We are licensed by the California Department of Social Services (DSS), certified by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for residential detoxification and treatment, verified by Psychology Today, and are A+ rated by the BBB. To maintain continuity with home schools, clients attend our on-campus, state-recognized learning program accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We are in-network with most major insurers including: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, Halcyon, Health Net Federal Services, Kaiser Permanente, Magellan, MHN, Optum, and TRICARE, making our exceptional brand of teen treatment highly accessible. Please note that we do not accept Medi-Cal at this time.
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Providing Exceptional Care for Teens
Adolescent and teen mental health and substance use disorders affect every aspect of one’s life and identity. Successfully treating these disorders requires expert, comprehensive, and coordinated care. As behavioural health experts, we understand the complexity of underlying factors contributing to the development and perpetuation of issues including: teen substance use disorders, teen depression and anxiety, personality and mood disorders, phobias, PTSD, and more. Nationally recognized teen treatment leader, we strive to be a center of excellence for the practice of adolescent and teen behavioral healthcare. Our evidence-based practices, training of the next generation of care providers, and our multidisciplinary approach allow us to provide exceptional care for teens.
Muir Wood is in-network with these major insurers. Note: We do not accept Medi-Cal.
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.
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“When you call Muir Wood, you will either reach me or one of my staff. Please know that we are here to help, never to sell! We are 110% committed to helping you find the best treatment for your teen and will hold your hand through the entire process. And if we aren’t an ideal fit for your child, we’ll help you find a program that is.” — Maura “Mo” Sangster, Director of Admissions
Maura “Mo” Sangster
Director of Admissions
Measuring Teen Treatment Outcomes Allows Us to Continually Improve
Data collected by Trac9, an independent outcome measurement provider, shows that Muir Wood treatment results in better outcome measures compared to the national average of treatment providers. Significant differences can be seen in
numerous 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.
Common Teen Mental Health Challenges
Divorce
Half of the marriages in the United States end in divorce. The prevalence and effects of divorce can be especially stressful for children. Separation of parents is one of ten adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can lead to negative effects in adolescence and later in life.
Effect of Divorce on Teens
Substance Abuse
Increasingly, substance use disorders (SUD) are becoming an epidemic among teens. When we consider that roughly 40% of teens struggle with one or more substance abuse disorders – it’s clear that this issue is one of the forerunning concerns for parents and their teens in our community today.
Teen Substance Abuse
Depression
The pressures young people face today can be crushing, and depression among teens is a major concern. Studies show that almost 14% of teens will struggle with a depressive disorder in their formative years, and up to 36% of teens are likely to experience a phase of depression before they reach adulthood.
Teen Depression
Anxiety
Teenage anxiety disorders have been increasing at an alarming rate. Studies increasingly link existential problems like eco-anxiety, school violence, college loan debt, technology-assisted job displacement, and more, to the development of anxiety. Reports suggest that almost 1/3 of American teens experience anxiety disorders.
Teen Anxiety
Gender Issues
Attitudes about gender identity are changing more today than at any time in history. Many teens struggle to understand how to fit in a fast-changing culture in which knowing how to develop an authentic sense of sexuality can feel challenging.
Gender Issues in Teens
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In a 2021 CDC study, 2 out of 5 teens reported emotional distress during the year. Many of these teens turn to high-risk behaviors to cope, such as substance use, violence, or unprotected sex. These can lead to poor health outcomes and further exacerbate their emotional distress. It’s normal to feel concerned by troubling teen…
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Why Do Teens Engage in Self-Harm? The Underlying Mental Health Issues Explained
Self-harm behaviors can be painful to witness and difficult to understand. Why do teens self-harm? It’s generally because they’re in emotional pain—teens use self-harm as a coping mechanism for overwhelming feelings. If your teen has turned to self-harm as a way to cope with their pain, we’re here to offer hope and healing. Your thoughtful…