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*Please note that at this time, we are not in network with Medicaid/Medi-Cal
Adolescent Residential Treatment Program
When substance use starts to interfere with your child’s ability to function at home, at school, or with friends, it’s a sign they need professional help and a safe place to heal. Residential treatment offers that environment—structured, compassionate, and guided by experts who understand what your family is going through.
At Muir Wood Teen’s residential program in Fresno, your teen receives individualized, evidence-based care for mental health and substance use disorders. For the duration of the program, your teen will be cared for by a multidisciplinary team of therapists, psychiatrists, and educators who specialize in adolescent recovery. Treatment includes individual and group therapy, many family sessions, and dedicated academic support that helps your teen rebuild confidence, maintain school progress, and strengthen the family connection that supports lasting change.
Care is delivered on gender-separate campuses, in safe, focused environments where teens can connect with peers who share similar lived experiences. Every teen—including those who are transgender, nonbinary, or exploring their identity—receives individualized, affirming support that honors who they are.
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.
“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 well-being 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 the Fresno/Clovis area, our residential and intensive outpatient programs operate in tandem for seamless continuity. Shared clinical leadership, consistent therapeutic philosophy, and close communication between teams ensure each teen’s progress continues without interruption.
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Accreditations
Benefits of Residential Care
At our Fresno campus, teens find the balance of structure and support needed to regain stability and confidence. The calm Central Valley setting helps them focus on recovery while staying connected to compassionate staff and peers who understand what they’re going through.
24/7 Clinical Supervision & Support
Trained residential staff and licensed clinicians are available day and night. Teens are never alone in their journey—they’re guided, monitored, and supported every step of the way to ensure safety and steady progress.
Structure That Builds Stability
Predictable routines help teens regulate emotions and regain control. Therapy, daily goals, and consistent rhythms form a foundation for long-term growth and confidence.
A Healing, Home-Like Environment
Fresno’s residential homes are designed to feel comfortable and welcoming, offering space for reflection without isolation. Teens experience care in a setting that feels more like a supportive community than a facility.
Meaningful Peer Connection
Shared group activities and therapy sessions help teens form friendships rooted in understanding and accountability—learning to lean on others and build connections in healthy ways.
Residential treatment in Fresno helps teens find calm, purpose, and belonging in a structured, nurturing environment.
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Highly Credentialed Treatment Team
What sets Muir Wood apart isn’t treatment alone—it’s the precision of our teamwork. Every morning, psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, teachers, and recovery counselors meet to review each teen’s progress, cross-check clinical data, and adapt treatment plans in real time. That collaboration means academic instructors know how therapy themes are evolving, and therapists understand where a student is excelling or struggling in class. It’s a system built on accountability and alignment—so care feels coordinated rather than compartmentalized. Through that structure, teens experience consistency, parents feel informed, and outcomes last long after discharge.
The Makena Campus for Girls and the Auberry Campus for Boys
Our Fresno campuses provide focused, family-centered environments in the Central Valley. Each day, teens participate in therapy and academics at a central hubs designed for concentration and connection before returning to separate, home-style residences. The open, restorative setting helps teens put structure into practice—staying on track academically while developing healthy routines that prepare them for success beyond treatment.
Fresno/Clovis — Central California
Makena Campus for Girls
Teen girls receive dual-diagnosis care for mental health and substance use challenges in Clovis—a tranquil foothill setting at the gateway to California’s majestic Sierra Nevada.
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What to Expect: A Day in the Life
Routine builds confidence. At Muir Wood Teen’s Fresno campus, each day follows a steady rhythm that gives teens the structure they need to heal, focus, and reconnect with who they are. Our days balance clinical care with academics and restorative time outdoors—because consistency is what helps progress stick.
Programming, offered 3–4 afternoons per week, includes:
Morning — Structure, focus, and school
- Begin the day with breakfast and quiet support from our residential team.
- Daily meditation and goal-setting help your teen start with clarity and intention.
- Transportation to the central treatment hub, where the morning centers on learning and accountability.
- 3 hours of accredited academics with credentialed teachers who coordinate directly with your teen’s school or enroll them in a supported online curriculum to keep coursework current.
Afternoon — Therapy, growth, and skill-building
- Individual and group therapy sessions build self-awareness, communication, and relapse-prevention skills.
- Family therapy occurs weekly, ensuring home and treatment stay aligned.
- Experiential therapy—art, mindfulness, outdoor walks—keeps teens active and connected to the environment. Movement between therapy spaces and outdoor areas helps teens practice regulation through motion and grounding.
- Movement between therapy spaces and outdoor areas helps teens practice regulation through motion and grounding.
Evening — Reflection and reset
- Return to the residence for a family-style dinner and relaxed downtime.
- Evening reflection groups close the day with gratitude, accountability, and goal-setting for tomorrow.
- Quiet evening routines, hygiene, and sleep are all supported by 24/7 staff supervision.
- Gender-at-birth housing promotes safety and focus while maintaining an inclusive, affirming environment for every teen.
Weekends — Experience and connection
- Saturday: A lighter structure blending therapeutic groups with recreation and team activities.
- Sunday: Outdoor excursions—such as hiking, rock climbing, or local adventures—help teens apply recovery tools in real-world settings and rediscover joy in connection.
*Some individual and family therapy sessions will take place Tuesday and Friday between 4:00-7:00 PM.
Teen Drug Rehab Through Trauma-Informed Care
Our teen drug treatment program in Fresno uses a holistic mental health-oriented approach that is about more than just kicking a habit, but addressing the underlying mental health and family issues that contribute to a systemic problem that kids and also adults self-medicate to treat, leading to addiction. We help adolescents and families heal from the effects of substance use. You’ll focus on rebuilding confidence, strengthening communication, restoring structure, and so much more—so you and your teen can thrive long after treatment ends.
We provide targeted care for teens struggling with:
Alcohol
Therapy helps teens identify triggers and learn healthier coping mechanisms to manage stress, pressure, and emotional pain.
Marijuana
We treat the impact of marijuana on focus, memory, and motivation, providing tools to reestablish direction and daily balance.
Stimulants
Care centers on regulating mood swings and improving impulse control, with structured routines that support emotional steadiness.
Opioids
Our clinicians guide teens through the recovery process safely and compassionately, addressing both physical dependence and emotional trauma.
Because substance use and mental health are deeply connected, every treatment plan includes co-occurring disorder support and family involvement for complete, lasting change.
Support for the Whole Family
At Muir Wood Teen, we believe lasting recovery begins with family. Parents and caregivers play an essential role in every stage of treatment—from the first call to discharge and beyond. You’ll have multiple touchpoints per week, join family therapy sessions, receive regular progress updates, attend parent classes, and learn communication and boundary-setting techniques to restore stability and trust at home.
When it’s time to transition, we coordinate care with outside providers to ensure your teen continues progressing in a supportive environment. Our 16-week parent coaching program and alumni network keep families engaged, educated, and connected long after treatment ends—because healing doesn’t happen in isolation.
