Teen substance use treatment needs to account for mental health, family relationships, and school as well as alcohol or drug use. These four existing providers have current adolescent programs. Their age ranges and locations differ, so confirm the particular program before arranging an assessment or travel.
1. Newport Academy
Verified- Location
- Multiple US residential and outpatient locations
- Care setting
- Adolescent residential and outpatient care
- Focus
- Mental health, substance use, family and academic support
Newport Academy provides adolescent treatment that addresses mental health alongside substance use and other behavioral concerns. Its programs combine clinical care, family work, and academic support, with residential and outpatient options across several regions.
Choose the location and level of care through an assessment rather than treating the network as a single program. Confirm the site’s admission age range and whether it can meet any detoxification or medical needs before transfer. Family participation and coordination with the student’s school should be part of the treatment plan.
2. Evolve Treatment Centers
- Location
- California
- Care setting
- Residential, PHP and IOP for ages 12–17
- Focus
- Teen substance use and mental health concerns
Evolve treats adolescents ages 12–17 and offers residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Its residential homes accommodate up to six teens, with a typical treatment range of 45–60 days.
The outpatient levels have different schedules: PHP runs during the school day, while IOP uses afternoon and evening sessions. This makes Evolve a possible comparison both for an initial intensive program and for a step down from residential care. An assessment determines which level is appropriate.
3. Sandstone Care — Cascade Teen Rehab
- Location
- Cascade, Colorado
- Care setting
- Residential care for ages 13–17
- Focus
- Teen substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions
Sandstone’s Cascade program serves teens ages 13–17 in Colorado. Its residential curriculum runs across seven weeks and incorporates individual and group therapy, weekly family work, and academic support through LearnWell.
A seven-week curriculum is not a guaranteed length of stay for every patient. Ask how the clinical team determines progress and discharge readiness, and how the school work will connect with the teen’s home school. The exact Cascade program is the relevant listing, rather than Sandstone’s adult or other-location services.
4. Turnbridge Adolescent Programs
- Location
- Woodbury and Killingworth, Connecticut
- Care setting
- Residential care for ages 14–17
- Focus
- Mental health, substance use, family and educational needs
Turnbridge’s adolescent residential programs serve ages 14–17 at its Woodbury and Killingworth locations in Connecticut. Treatment addresses mental health and substance use concerns with clinical care, family involvement, and educational support.
These adolescent programs are distinct from Turnbridge’s young-adult services. Confirm the appropriate campus, school arrangements, and the plan for returning to home and community care. A teenager’s admission should be based on the adolescent program’s assessment rather than an adult program description.
Frequently asked questions
What ages do these adolescent addiction programs accept?
The listed Evolve programs serve ages 12–17, Sandstone’s Cascade residential program serves ages 13–17, and Turnbridge’s adolescent programs serve ages 14–17. Newport’s eligibility should be checked for the chosen site. A center that also treats adults may run separate programs, so specify the teenager’s age at the initial inquiry. The adolescent program’s admission criteria matter more than a broad age range attached to the organization.
Can a teen attend intensive treatment after school?
Evolve’s IOP schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4–7 p.m., with a typical duration of two to three months. Its PHP runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and is a different commitment. These schedules make the distinction concrete: IOP may fit around school, while PHP takes much of the school day. Clinical need and safety should determine the level, with education planning arranged around it.
What happens to schoolwork during residential treatment?
Sandstone’s Cascade program includes academic support through LearnWell alongside its seven-week clinical curriculum. Before admission, ask how the program coordinates assignments and credits with the home school, how much teaching time is scheduled, and whether existing educational accommodations can continue. The presence of an “academic program” does not, by itself, establish that every class or credit will transfer.
What should a residential program provide beyond a place to stay?
AACAP describes clinically appropriate youth residential treatment as including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation, family therapy, education, and evidence-based individual and group therapies. Families should be involved in planning and the transition home. Ask the program to explain who delivers those services, how often they occur, and how discharge readiness is assessed. Residential placement should meet a defined clinical need that cannot be safely met at a less intensive level. For regional background, read about teen substance use and mental health in Northern California.