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Teen Residential Treatment
When your teen’s substance use or drug abuse begins to disrupt daily life, school, or relationships—and they need more structure and support than outpatient treatment can provide—residential treatment offers the time, safety, and focus needed to begin lasting recovery.
At Muir Wood Teen’s residential treatment programs in Petaluma, we specialize in adolescent substance use treatment and co-occurring disorders, helping young people ages 12–17 overcome challenges related to drug use, alcohol use, trauma, anxiety, depression, or ADHD.
Most teens stay at Muir Wood for 45–60 days, depending on their clinical needs. Some may benefit from up to 90 days of treatment. During this time, teens engage in daily group and individual therapy, academic instruction, and supervised peer interaction. Before discharge, our team develops a continuing care plan that may include outpatient services, step-down to an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), or connection to local support services for long-term recovery.
Our treatment services combine evidence-based therapy and academics, blending individual, group, and family sessions with daily school through our WASC-accredited program—so your teen can stay on track academically while building healthy life skills and coping strategies. Guided by a team of psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and educators, we provide a trauma-informed, integrated approach to addiction treatment that helps teens—and their family members—heal together.
As recovery progresses, we help families plan for next steps, whether stepping down to our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or connecting to continued community health services and case management.
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“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
My daughter is at the Petaluma Site. She has been there for about 40 days and the therapist has been very communicative. I feel apart of her treatment and have been updated weekly as well as a fast response anytime I have had questions. The support has been great and I love the parent classes. I have learned a lot in this time.
Angela R. – Oct 2025
The Muir Wood Teen Difference
Our team partners closely with parents and caregivers from day one—clear updates, a personalized plan, and real-world tools you can use between sessions – so your loved one can move toward stability, well-being, and lasting wellness alongside peers facing similar challenges.
Some of our key differentiators include:
Specialists in Adolescent Care
Everything we do is built for teens ages 12–17, not adapted from adult models. Our team includes board-certified psychiatrists, highly trained therapists, nurses, educators, and recovery counselors who specialize exclusively in adolescent mental health and substance use treatment. Working as an integrated team, they deliver evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care tailored to each teen’s unique needs.
Environments That Foster Connection and Growth
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 home-like residences to process, decompress, and connect with others. This balance of community and intimacy creates a unique healing environment where every moment becomes a part of the recovery process.
Expertise in Primary Mental Health + Substance Use
With expertise in treating both primary mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges, our trauma-informed approach helps teens heal deeply and build lasting change. We focus on the whole person—addressing both emotional wellbeing and underlying behavioral patterns—to support lifelong healing.
Support for the Whole Family
Healing doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens together. At Muir Wood, families stay actively involved through therapy, education, and a 16-week aftercare coaching program that builds trust, communication, and stability long after treatment ends.
Accessible, High-Quality Care Covered by Insurance
Muir Wood is committed to removing financial barriers to care by partnering with most major insurance providers, ensuring families can access high-quality, evidence-based treatment when it matters most.
Educational Support that Restores Confidence
Through our WASC-accredited academic program, students continue their education with personalized support. Success in the classroom becomes a vital step in restoring confidence, structure, and a sense of possibility.
Continuum of Care
In Sonoma County, our residential and intensive outpatient programs work together as a true continuum of care. Teens stepping up or stepping down receive consistent clinical leadership, a shared therapeutic approach, and close communication between teams—ensuring progress continues without interruption. We are equally committed to strong collaboration when teens are referred from, or transition back to, outside therapists and IOP/PHP programs—ensuring coordinated, smooth transitions.
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Benefits of Residential Treatment
Our adolescent drug treatment programs in Petaluma offers a calm, structured space for teens to step away from daily pressures and focus completely on healing. Surrounded by the open landscapes of Northern California, your teen can slow down, reconnect, and begin building the foundation for lasting recovery.
24/7 Clinical Supervision & Support
Our Petaluma team provides round-the-clock care and supervision in small, home-like residences. Teens have access to licensed clinicians and caring staff at all times, ensuring safety, accountability, and consistent support throughout treatment.
Structure That Builds Stability
Consistency is key to recovery. Each day balances therapy, school, and healthy routines that help teens regulate emotions, practice responsibility, and rebuild self-trust.
A Healing, Home-Like Environment
Petaluma’s serene, natural setting provides an ideal backdrop for reflection and growth. Residences feel safe and inviting, not clinical—helping teens relax, open up, and engage in the healing process.
Meaningful Peer Connection
Within small peer groups, teens learn to communicate, empathize, and build genuine friendships. Shared experiences create belonging—a reminder that they are not alone in their challenges or their progress.
Residential treatment in Petaluma gives teens more than care—it gives them space to breathe, connect, and begin again.
Accreditations
Highly Credentialed Treatment Team
At Muir Wood, healing is a team effort. Every teen’s progress is supported by a network of specialists—psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, educators, and recovery counselors—who bring both clinical expertise and genuine compassion to their work. Together, they design care that meets each adolescent where they are, balancing evidence-based methods with empathy and real-life application. The people behind Muir Wood don’t just treat symptoms—they build trust, teach skills, and help teens carry their growth into the world beyond treatment.
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Dr. Ian Wolds
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Ella Jackson
LMFT -
Rawly Glass
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Nicolette Gottuso
LMFT, SUDCC IV-CS -
Yolanda Vazquez
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David Smith
MD, FASAM, FAACT -
Rebecca S.
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Carlos Barrios
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The Lorhman Campus for Girls and the Skillman Campus for Boys
Nestled among Sonoma County’s rolling hills, our Lohrman and Skillman campuses offer the peace of Northern California’s open landscapes with the consistency of structured care. In these gender separate programs, teens spend their days in a central treatment hub for therapy, academics, and experiential activities, then return each evening to warm, home-like residences. Surrounded by nature and guided by clinical structure, they learn to find calm, build accountability, and experience what balance truly feels like.
Northern California — Sonoma County
Lohrman Campus for Girls
Mental health and substance use care for teen girls on a tranquil Petaluma property within Sonoma County, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills.
Skillman Campus for Boys
Dual-diagnosis treatment for teen boys—mental health and substance use care on a serene Petaluma property in lovely Sonoma County.
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Day in the Life at Muir Wood Teen Residential
In residential treatment, consistency is key. Muir Wood Teen’s daily schedule blends therapy, academics, and meaningful downtime in a way that helps teens regulate, regain confidence, and experience how structure itself can be healing.
Programming, offered 3–4 afternoons per week, includes:
Morning — Routine, meds, and school
- Wake-up and have breakfast in a small, home-like residence
- Staff support and 24/7 supervision.
- Short goal-setting / intention group to center the day.
- Transportation to the central treatment hub.
- ~3 hours of accredited classroom academics with on-site teachers (WASC). We coordinate with your teen’s home school when possible or enroll in approved online coursework so they earn credit and don’t fall behind.
Midday/Afternoon — Therapy, skills, and movement
- Individual therapy (scheduled 1–2×/week) for personalized support.
- Group therapy focused on emotion regulation, communication, relapse prevention, and peer connection.
- Family therapy is weekly to align home and treatment.
- Experiential therapy (mindfulness, art, recreation) and outdoor time—our campus model gives teens space to move throughout the day, with therapy, academics, and activities taking place across multiple settings in a calm, nature-based environment.
Evening — Community, reflection, and rest
- Return to the residence for family-style dinner and downtime.
- Evening reflection group to review goals, practice coping skills, and set intentions for tomorrow.
- Quiet time, hygiene, lights-out—consistent routines that support sleep and stability.
- Gender-at-birth housing provides privacy, safety, and focused peer groups while maintaining an inclusive, respectful environment for all identities.
Weekends — Practice and connection
- Saturday: Clinical groups plus recreational therapy (outdoor time, movement, team activities).
- Sunday: Longer experiential outings (e.g., hiking, rock climbing, go-karts or similar) to build confidence, joy, and healthy peer connection.
*Some individual and family therapy sessions will take place Tuesday and Friday between 4:00-7:00 PM.
Drug & Alcohol Treatment for Teens
At Muir Wood Teen, we meet each teen where they are—addressing both substance use and the emotional struggles that often drive it. Treatment plans are individualized, evidence-based, and supported by licensed professionals who specialize in adolescent recovery.
We provide targeted care for teens struggling with:
Alcohol
Teens learn to understand how alcohol affects mood, judgment, and relationships while developing healthier coping strategies to manage stress and peer pressure.
Marijuana
We address motivation loss, concentration issues, and emotional flatness caused by cannabis use, helping teens re-engage in academics and daily life.
Stimulants
Treatment targets the cycle of overuse and crash common with stimulants, rebuilding healthy focus, sleep, and emotional balance through structured routines.
Opioids
Our clinicians provide safe, closely monitored care that supports physical stabilization, pain management, and deep emotional healing from trauma-linked use.
Every program integrates support for co-occurring mental health, relationships, and academics—so recovery lasts well beyond treatment.
We Support the Whole Family
Healing is something families do together. From the first phone call to continuing care, we keep parents and caregivers closely involved so growth inside treatment carries home. You’ll participate in weekly family therapy, receive regular updates from your teen’s care team, and gain practical tools—like communication strategies and boundary-setting—to strengthen relationships.
Support doesn’t stop when treatment ends. Our team coordinates next steps and connects families with trusted outpatient providers for a smooth transition. Parents can continue with our 16-week aftercare coaching, while teens stay in touch through alumni programming. The goal: lasting recovery and a stronger family connection.
Hear From Families Just Like You
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.
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What Happens After Residential Treatment?
Muir Wood is prepared to provide full care and support to your family before, during, and after treatment. Post-treatment, families receive:
- Continue treatment & step-down into our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Referrals to individual or psychiatric care
- Alumni check-ins and virtual teen support groups
- A 16-week parent aftercare class at no cost