Teen Rehabilitation Center Riverside, CA

When you start seeing changes in your teen’s mood, motivation, or behavior that disrupt life at home or school, professional treatment can be a helpful next step. Muir Wood Teen’s Riverside program offers something many families haven’t felt in a long time—peace of mind that their teen is safe, supported, and finally getting the help they need.

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*Please note that at this time, we are not in network with Medicaid/Medi-Cal

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Residential Treatment for Adolescents (12-17)

At Muir Wood Teen’s Riverside campuses, we give teens ages 12–17 the structure, safety, and understanding they need to step away from chaos and start building a foundation for lasting recovery.

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 residential treatment programs blends individual, group, and family therapy with academics through our WASC-accredited program, helping your teen stay connected to school while developing the coping skills, stability, and self-confidence needed for long-term healing. With round-the-clock support and an environment built on compassion and understanding, your teen can rediscover self-worth, strengthen resilience, and re-engage with life in healthy, hopeful ways.

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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.

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If you’re unsure whether residential care or our IOP program is the right fit, call our team—we’ll help you find the safest next step for your family.

Petaluma Mental Health Treatment Center Reviews

“From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt like part of a supportive community 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 a part 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 from day one with clear updates, a personalized plan, and real-world tools you can use between sessions, so your teen can move toward stability and lasting wellness alongside peers facing similar challenges.

Specialists in Adolescent Care

Everything we do is built for teens ages 12 to 17. Board-certified clinicians who focus exclusively on adolescent mental health and substance use deliver evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care.

Community and Connection

Therapist-led groups and daily peer interaction help teens feel understood. Connection with others facing similar challenges becomes a core part of the recovery process.

Primary Mental Health Plus Substance Use

Our trauma-informed approach treats substance use and the mental health conditions underneath it together, so teens heal deeply rather than trading one struggle for another.

Support for the Whole Family

Healing happens together. Families stay involved through therapy, education, and a 16-week aftercare coaching program that builds trust and stability long after treatment ends.

Care Covered by Insurance

We partner with most major insurers to remove financial barriers, so families can access high-quality, evidence-based treatment when it matters most.

Stay in School While Getting Support

Through our WASC-accredited academic program, students keep learning with personalized support, so treatment does not mean falling behind.

Continuum of Care

When a program is complete, we coordinate a thoughtful transition, collaborating with outpatient therapists, schools, and community providers to sustain progress.

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*Please note that at this time, we are not in network with Medicaid/Medi-Cal

Benefits of Residential Treatment

Muir Wood’s Riverside campus combines professional care with the warmth and openness of Southern California. Here, teens have the space, supervision, and structure they need to restore balance and rebuild hope in an environment that feels both safe and uplifting.

24/7 Clinical Supervision & Support

Our Riverside staff are always present and engaged, offering round-the-clock guidance and care. Teens benefit from a constant sense of security and connection, helping them stay grounded and supported throughout treatment.

Structure That Builds Stability

Daily routines—including therapy, activities, and reflection—create predictability that reduces anxiety and builds trust. Structure helps teens practice responsibility and rediscover calm through consistency.

A Healing, Home-Like Environment

Set in the heart of Southern California, our residences are peaceful and comfortable spaces surrounded by nature. They’re designed to help teens relax, feel safe, and focus on healing without distraction.

Meaningful Peer Connection

Riverside’s community model allows teens to form genuine bonds through shared experiences and group work—building communication, empathy, and a sense of belonging that strengthens recovery.

Residential treatment in Riverside helps teens reconnect with stability, community, and themselves.

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Highly Credentialed Treatment Team

At Muir Wood, expertise isn’t siloed—it’s shared. Our board-certified psychiatrists oversee medication management in sync with therapists who address trauma and behavior in session. Nurses track sleep, nutrition, and safety metrics that inform each clinician’s plan, while our WASC-accredited teachers integrate executive-function coaching into academic work. Every detail of a teen’s day—from group therapy topics to classroom goals—is designed to reinforce progress across settings. It’s this level of integration that allows healing to stick: emotional growth supported by structure, skill-building, and data-driven care delivered by people who genuinely care.

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The Edgewild Campus for Girls and the Bradley Ranch Campus for Boys

Set amid Riverside’s quiet neighborhoods and tree-lined views in the Orange Grove district, our campuses blend calm surroundings with active, hands-on healing. Every detail of our campuses is designed with purpose. From warm, home-like residences to quiet classrooms and open outdoor spaces, each environment supports stability and growth. Teens learn, reflect, and connect in spaces built to reduce stress, encourage focus, and promote healing through routine. What you see here isn’t just a setting—it’s part of the treatment itself.

Southern California — Arlington Heights Area

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Edgewild Campus for Girls

Mental health and substance use care for teen girls on a beautiful, spacious campus situated near Arlington Heights’ historic groves.

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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.

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A Day in the Life at Riverside Residential Center

Healing happens through rhythm and structure. At Muir Wood Teen’s Riverside campus, each day is intentionally structured to provide safety, predictability, and momentum. Teens learn that healthy habits—built through repetition and care—can restore balance, confidence, and hope.

Programming, offered 3–4 afternoons per week, includes:

Morning — Stability and academic focus

Wake up in a comfortable six-bed home environment with caring staff available around the clock.
Morning check-ins, medications, and intention-setting begin the day with purpose.
Travel to the Riverside hub campus, where learning and therapy unfold in a calm, restorative setting.
Spend 3 hours in WASC-accredited classes, earning credit through home-school collaboration or an online program that ensures academic continuity.

Midday/Afternoon — Therapeutic work and daily practice

Participate in individual and group therapy to process emotions, practice coping skills, and strengthen peer relationships.
Family sessions every week to provide a consistent bridge between home and treatment.
Experiential therapies—(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.
The open, campus-style setting allows natural transitions and movement, promoting self-regulation and confidence.

Evening — Connection and calm

Dinner together in the residence, followed by unstructured downtime that encourages healthy socialization.
Evening reflection group closes the day with discussion, gratitude, and goal setting.
Bedtime routines foster consistency and rest, guided by compassionate overnight staff.
Gender-at-birth housing ensures privacy and security while honoring and respecting each teen’s identity.

Weekends — Practice and connection

Saturday: Continued therapy blended with outdoor and recreational activities to reinforce teamwork and resilience.
Sunday: Experiential outings such as hikes, ropes courses, or climbing trips that challenge comfort zones, celebrate progress, and reconnect teens to joy and purpose.

*Some individual and family therapy sessions will take place Tuesday and Friday between 4:00-7:00 PM.

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Options

At our teen rehab center in Riverside, recovery means more than abstaining—it means rebuilding a healthy foundation for the future. We treat both substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions together, helping teens find stability, confidence, and purpose.

We provide targeted care for teens struggling with:

Alcohol

Teens explore how alcohol use affects judgment, mood, and peer relationships while practicing healthier ways to cope.

Marijuana

We help teens regain focus and motivation by addressing the cognitive and emotional effects of cannabis use.

Stimulants

Treatment supports the body and mind in reestablishing calm, rest, and consistency after stimulant-related burnout.

Opioids

Teens receive comprehensive clinical and therapeutic care, including round-the-clock supervision, to support safe recovery and emotional regulation.

Our multidisciplinary team ensures your teen receives the right level of care—addressing addiction, co-occurring mental health, and the family systems that sustain recovery.

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Muir Wood Supports the Entire Family

Recovery is a shared effort—and we make sure families are part of every step. From the beginning, our team partners with parents and caregivers to turn treatment insights into real-world progress at home. You’ll participate in family therapy, receive compassionate updates, and learn practical tools for communication, boundaries, and daily routines that support growth.

After discharge, that connection continues. We’ll help coordinate next steps with outpatient providers, and parents can take part in a 16-week aftercare coaching series designed to keep momentum strong. With ongoing family support and alumni programming, your teen—and your family—never have to walk the path of healing alone.

Hear From Families Just Like You

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Meet a Muir Wood Mom

Jeanine’s son had been through several addiction and mental health residential treatment programs before finding the help he needed at Muir Wood.

Katie F. Interview

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.

Wesley M. videocast

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

Riverside Teen Residential FAQs

What Is a Residential Treatment Program?

Residential treatment provides 24/7 structure, supervision, and therapeutic support for young people who need a higher level of care than outpatient treatment or PHP (partial hospitalization programs) can offer.

At Muir Wood Petaluma, our teen treatment program serves adolescents ages 12–17 in comfortable, home-like settings where they receive mental health treatment, addiction treatment, and integrated care for co-occurring disorders.

Teens attend accredited on-site school, participate in daily individual therapy and group therapy sessions, and learn coping strategies through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and DBT. Our treatment plans are personalized to each teen’s unique needs, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for recovery.

When is Adolescent Residential Treatment Necessary?

Residential programs are recommended when a teen’s safety, emotional stability, or functioning requires continuous support.

Common indicators include:

Severe academic decline or school avoidance
Depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms, or self-harm concerns
Escalating or persistent substance abuse or drug use
Impulsivity, risky behaviors, or family conflict
Limited progress in therapy or outpatient treatment
Emotional or behavioral needs that can’t be safely managed at home

If you’re unsure which level of care is right, our clinicians can assess your teen’s situation and recommend whether residential, PHP, or IOP is most appropriate.

How to help a troubled teenager?

Supporting a teen in crisis starts with compassion and professional help. Encourage open communication and seek a qualified provider experienced in teen treatment and mental health disorders.

If your child’s challenges include substance abuse or emotional instability, early intervention through a rehab program or mental health treatment center can prevent escalation and promote long-term stability.

What type of therapist is best for teenagers?

Teens benefit most from licensed clinicians who specialize in adolescent mental health and substance use treatment.

At Muir Wood, our therapists use evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, motivational enhancement, and trauma-informed care. These methods help teens build emotional awareness, resilience, and healthy coping strategies as part of an individualized treatment plan.

Where can you send an out-of-control teenager?

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution. “Out-of-control” behavior often stems from unresolved trauma, mental health disorders, or substance abuse.

Our residential programs provide a safe, supportive environment for young adults and adolescents to regain stability through structured routines, daily therapy, and family involvement.

If your teen needs immediate stabilization before entering a program, our team can coordinate referrals to an appropriate medical detox or inpatient facility.

How do I choose the right treatment center for my teenager?

When evaluating rehab programs or mental health treatment centers, look for:

Adolescent-specific care (not mixed-age programs)
Licensed clinicians and 24/7 medical oversight
Trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies
Academic support with credit-bearing coursework
Family therapy and parent education
Small caseloads and individualized treatment plans
Robust aftercare and transitional support

Our team can help you compare options and determine if Muir Wood Petaluma is the best fit for your teen’s unique needs.

What are my payment options?

We’re in-network with most major insurers and can verify benefits quickly. Your coordinator will outline any deductible, co-pay, or co-insurance prior to admission.

If we’re out-of-network, we can explore single-case agreements or provide documentation for reimbursement.

While we do not accept Medicaid, we work to reduce financial barriers so families can focus on healing through our high-quality healthcare and rehab programs.

How does teen residential treatment differ from inpatient or detox treatment?

Teen treatment through a residential model offers 24-hour therapeutic care in a structured, home-like environment. The Muir Wood approach specifically focuses on a holistic, trauma-informed approach to maximize the chances of long-term healing and thriving.

It differs from medical detox or inpatient drug rehab, which are shorter-term and focused on stabilization or withdrawal management. Teens also are generally not addicted to substances long enough to require a medical detox from them.

Residential care provides:

Continuous therapeutic and emotional support
Comprehensive treatment plans addressing both mental health disorders and substance abuse
Daily therapy, academic programming, and skill development
A safe transition to PHP, IOP, or outpatient treatment when appropriate

This integrated approach ensures teens and young adults receive holistic, lasting recovery support tailored to their unique needs.

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