Kaiser Permanente Teen Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder
Muir Wood Teen Treatment is in-network with Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser Permanente offers a comprehensive internal process for managing teen mental health care and/or substance use disorders. See below to learn more.
In-Network With Most Commercial Insurers
*Please note that at this time, we are not in network with Medicaid/Medi-Cal
Clinically reviewed by
Dr. Ian Wolds Psy.D.
Last reviewed on July 16, 2026
How Kaiser Permanente Supports Teen Behavioral Health
Kaiser Permanente operates one of the most comprehensive integrated care models in the country — and that extends to adolescent mental health and behavioral health services. If your teen is a Kaiser Permanente member and is struggling with mental health challenges or substance use, Kaiser Permanente has a dedicated internal process designed to connect your family with the right level of care.
Kaiser Permanente providers will make referrals to external treatment programs when they deem it medically necessary.
Kaiser Permanente families should work with their care team on a treatment plan for their child. Kaiser Permanente’s care coordinators are trained to assess your teen’s needs and match them with the appropriate level of care — whether that’s outpatient therapy, an intensive program, or a referral to a higher level of care, such as residential treatment.
When a Higher Level of Care May Be Appropriate
Sometimes, outpatient therapy and IOP are not enough. If your teen is experiencing severe mental health symptoms, active substance use, safety concerns, or has not responded to lower levels of care, residential treatment may be the right next step.
Signs that your teen may need residential treatment include:
Persistent depression, anxiety, or trauma symptoms despite outpatient therapy
Active substance use that hasn’t responded to outpatient intervention
Self-harm or suicidal ideation requiring a structured, safe environment
Significant functional impairment at school, home, or in relationships
Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (dual diagnosis)
Previous treatment attempts that haven’t been successful
If Kaiser Permanente’s clinical team determines that treatment is medically necessary, they may issue a referral to an external treatment program.
About Muir Wood Teen Treatment
Muir Wood is one of California’s leading adolescent behavioral health providers, offering gender-separate residential treatment programs for teens ages 12–17. Our clinical model treats addiction and behavioral health challenges as responses to underlying mental health issues — not the other way around.
If your family is exploring residential treatment options we welcome you to learn more about our program.
What Makes Muir Wood Different
Gender-Separate Campuses
Boys and girls heal in separate environments with treatment plans tailored to gender-specific developmental needs.
Evidence-Based Clinical Model
Our programs integrate individual, group, and family therapy, psychiatric care, and experiential therapies.
Joint Commission Accredited
Licensed by DHCS and DSS, with Joint Commission accreditation reflecting nationally recognized standards of care.
Family-Centered Approach
Parents are actively involved in therapy and aftercare planning throughout treatment.
Academic Continuity
Our on-site academic program keeps teens on track with schoolwork during their stay.
Some of our key differentiators include:
Accreditations
*Please note that at this time, we are not in network with Medicaid/Medi-Cal
Our California Locations
Northern California — Sonoma County
Residential Treatment — Petaluma, CA
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.
Residential Treatment — Petaluma, CA
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.
Residential Treatment — Penngrove, CA
Penngrove Campus for Girls
Primary mental health care for teen girls in Penngrove, CA — a quiet, rural retreat nestled among Sonoma County’s farmland and oak-studded hills.
Intensive Outpatient Care — Petaluma, CA
Petaluma IOP Center
Our Petaluma Intensive Outpatient treatment for teens in Sonoma County — step-down or direct-admit care with the clinical depth and family focus that define Muir Wood treatment.
Fresno/Clovis — Central California
Residential Treatment — Clovis, CA
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.
Residential Treatment — Clovis, CA
Auberry Campus for Boys
Dual-diagnosis care for teen boys in Clovis—mental health and substance use treatment at the gateway to California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.
Intensive Outpatient Care — Fresno, CA
Fresno/Clovis IOP Center
Our Clovis Intensive Outpatient treatment for teens in the Fresno area — step-down or direct-admit care with the clinical depth and family focus that define Muir Wood treatment.
Arlington Heights Area — Southern California
Residential Treatment — Riverside, CA
Edgewild Campus for Girls
Mental health and substance use care for teen girls on a beautiful, spacious campus situated near Arlington Heights’ historic groves.
Residential Treatment — Riverside, CA
Bradley Ranch Campus for Boys
Mental health and substance use care for teen boys near Arlington Heights, situated on a lush, open property surrounded by citrus heritage.
Serving Families Across California
With beautiful campuses across California, Muir Wood provides gender-specific residential and intensive outpatient care for teens and their families throughout the state. In Northern California, our Petaluma and Penngrove campuses serve Sonoma County and the greater North Bay, including Marin and Napa counties. In Central California, our Clovis campuses serve the Fresno area and the surrounding Central Valley. And in Southern California, our campuses in the historic Orange Grove District of Riverside County serve families throughout the Arlington Heights area and Inland Empire. Wherever you're located, we offer specialized residential and outpatient treatment close enough to home that families can stay actively involved in their teen's healing.
Northern California
Central California
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaiser Permanente and Teen Treatment
Does Kaiser Permanente cover teen residential treatment?
Kaiser Permanente’s integrated model provides many levels of behavioral health care internally. When treatment is determined to be medically necessary by Kaiser Permanente’s clinical team, Kaiser Permanente can issue a referral to an external provider. Coverage for external treatment depends on the referral and your specific Kaiser Permanente plan.
Can I send my teen to Muir Wood if we have Kaiser Permanente insurance?
Families and guardians need to work through Kaiser Permanente’s internal behavioral health process first. Kaiser Permanente has a well-established system for assessing your teen’s needs and determining the appropriate level of care. If you’d like to learn more about Muir Wood’s programs, you’re always welcome to contact our admissions team — there’s no obligation.
Does Kaiser Permanente refer teens to outside residential programs?
Yes. When Kaiser Permanente’s clinical team determines that a member needs residential treatment that exceeds what Kaiser Permanente provides internally, they can authorize a referral to an external program. This referral process is managed by Kaiser Permanente providers.
Can I learn about Muir Wood’s program without committing to anything?
Absolutely. Families are welcome to call us to learn about our programs, clinical approach, and what residential treatment involves. There’s no cost and no obligation.
Other Insurance We Accept
We work with many insurance providers to help families access teen treatment. See if yours is covered: