A Message to Parents and Guardians

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Clinically reviewed by

Dr. Ian Wolds Psy.D.

Last reviewed on July 16, 2026

The Benefits of Teen Treatment

A comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment program can help your teen heal from issues that are creating obstacles to his or her ability to live a life of balance, peace, and productivity by providing:

Detox and medical stabilization that addresses withdrawal symptoms and health issues

Accurate diagnosis of mental health disorders and/or substance use issues

Evidence-based treatment that ensures steady progress on all fronts

Extensive holistic care through outdoor activities that improves physical health while building confidence and autonomy

Family therapy, education, and support that improves communication skills and helps rebuild relationships that are primary to your child’s ability to succeed in recovery and life

How You Can Help Your Child Succeed in Treatment

Your participation in all family programming is crucial to your teen’s progress in treatment. There are a number of things you can do to make sure that you are the support you want to be in your child’s recovery, including:

Learn all you can about your teen’s diagnosed substance use and/or any mental health issues
Actively participate in all aspects of our Family Program
Be available when your teen initiates a conversation
Be a positive role model
Care for yourself and your relationships, and encourage other members of your family to do the same

Family Program Participation is Essential

Your involvement in our Family Program will not only help your teen as they work through issues but also aids you and other members of your family in moving forward and healing after living with chaos at home. Without your participation your teen will make far less progress during treatment and after returning home. Our Family Program offers:

Education that gives you the tools to heal as an individual and as part of a family system

A safe forum for all to vent frustrations

An objective bystander to guide conversations

Therapeutic advice and assistance

Help improving communication skills

Goals and therapeutic movement toward family goals

Muir Wood Treatment Center Reviews

Read about Muir Wood experiences from a parent who has been through it. 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.

We couldn't have asked for a better program to support my son with his mental health. Even after discharge they are continuing to support him through the transition to his new provider.

TB

Jul 2026
Muir Woods changed my son’s life. There truly isn’t a better program around for teens.

TS

Jul 2026
All if the staff was amazing. However Ms. Lauresha was the cherry on top! She was amazing. She treated our son like her own! She got him to open up about so many things. He felt safe with her and he trusted her which allowed him to trust us.

KE

Jul 2026
Helped our son understand about drugs

FL

Jul 2026
Over and above therapist attention and quality of care, excellent environment , clean , maintained beautiful peaceful surroundings , excellent care and attention for families

Excellent care, environment, and family support

Jul 2026
The team was super communicative and it’s really hard to leave your child with people that you don’t know and I was able to sleep at night which is deeply meaningful to our family

MC

Jul 2026
Very caring staff. Well organized. Clean.

Caring, organized, and clean facility

Jul 2026
The investment in both the client and family is superior;the communication from all staff has been quick and thorough. We have all gained skills to support the next steps.

DM

Jul 2026