Residential Mental Health Treatment for Teens

Our gender-specific residential campuses are intentionally located throughout Northern, Central, and Southern California to provide families with accessible, high-quality care in safe, natural settings designed for healing and connection.

Daytime

Mornings begin with meditation and intention-setting, helping teens start the day with focus and calm. They then take part in our accredited academic program, where teachers provide individualized support to keep learning on track. Afternoons are dedicated to group therapy, recreation, and life-skill activities that build confidence, self-awareness, and connection with peers.

Evenings

After dinner, the pace slows. Teens participate in an evening group before returning to their residences for downtime and reflection. Evenings are designed to feel safe and restorative—encouraging healthy routines, rest, and a sense of home.

Weekends

Weekends bring opportunities for adventure and community. Teens take part in experiential outings like hiking or other outdoor activities that encourage teamwork, self-discovery, and joy in recovery.

Every part of the day is intentional—helping teens rebuild structure, rediscover motivation, and experience what healthy, balanced living feels like.

With an integrated therapeutic approach, we help teens address the roots of mental health and substance use challenges so they can break from harmful cycles.

We specialize in helping teens navigate challenges related to:

It’s not always easy to know when typical teenage struggles become something more. But if your child’s mood, behavior, or motivation has changed in ways that worry you, it may be time to reach out for support.

Don’t wait for things to get worse. Many families come to Muir Wood when they notice signs such as:

• Persistent sadness, anxiety, or emotional outbursts
• Withdrawal from friends, family, or activities they once enjoyed
• Sudden changes in sleep, appetite, or school performance
• Experimentation with substances or risky behavior
• Trouble managing emotions, anger, or stress
• A history of trauma or recent crisis

Early intervention can make all the difference. Our team specializes in helping teens ages 12–17 navigate emotional, behavioral, and substance use challenges before they escalate. With the right care, healing is possible.

Recovery doesn’t end when a teen leaves our care—it evolves.

We believe strong outcomes depend on continuity and collaboration. From admission through discharge, we coordinate closely with your teen’s existing providers and aftercare programs — whether that’s our IOP or another trusted outpatient partner. Our team stays in regular communication with the broader care network to support timely transitions, shared understanding, and a clear path forward.

Each family receives a personalized transition plan designed to maintain momentum and stability at home. Our team coordinates with intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), therapists, and community resources to ensure continuity of care. Families also have access to ongoing aftercare coaching and alumni engagement, creating a lasting network of support that helps teens and parents move forward with confidence.

Our program emphasizes a strong, inclusive community, with daytime therapeutic activities and evening small-group housing designed to foster trust, connection, and ongoing support.

We prioritize creating safe therapeutic environments through gender-specific programs that nurture peer support and understanding. Every teen, including those who are transgender, nonbinary, or exploring their gender identity, receives individualized, affirming care in a safe and supportive environment.

Each of our locations integrates community activities into the residential experience, offering opportunities for teens to connect with local events, outdoor recreation, and community resources. This approach helps build a sense of belonging and encourages healthy engagement beyond our campus.