Adolescent Services

Adolescent Addiction Treatment Services

Adolescence can be challenging, but it is also a time of profound growth, self-discovery, and change. Mountainside’s Adolescent Outpatient Program provides a safe, supportive environment where teens can strengthen their sense of self, build healthy coping skills, and restore trust at home. Designed for adolescents ages 14-17, the program blends individual and family therapy with wellness practices and engaging extracurricular activities that foster teamwork, creativity, and authentic connection.

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Adolescent Services Overview

Adolescence is a period of transition: emotionally, socially, and developmentally. For many teens, these years bring new pressures, increased independence, and moments of uncertainty. They may encounter stress related to academics, peer influence, or changing family dynamics, and, at times, experiment with substances as a way to cope or fit in.

Our Adolescent Outpatient Program meets your teen where they are, addressing challenges and areas for growth through early intervention, therapeutic support, and family involvement.

Our approach helps teens:

  • Develop awareness and understanding around substance use and its impact
  • Build resilience against peer pressure and everyday stress
  • Strengthen confidence, self-awareness, and emotional regulation
  • Reconnect with family and peers in healthy, supportive ways
  • Navigate academic and social demands with balance and clarity

Adolescent Outpatient Program (OP)

Finding the right support for your teen can be overwhelming. As a parent, you want your child to feel understood, supported, and equipped to handle life’s challenges. Mountainside’s Adolescent Outpatient Program is led by licensed clinicians who specialize in adolescent development and behavioral health. We take the time to understand your teen’s unique needs, creating a personalized plan that meets them where they are. This individualized approach helps teens and families build trust, strengthen communication, and foster lasting healing and growth.

Our 8-week program combines addiction education, awareness, and prevention with evidence-based wellness therapies and personalized assessments. Through individual, group, and family therapy, we help your teen learn to identify triggers, manage stress, and develop healthy coping strategies in a supportive, structured environment.

Program Components

Individual Therapy

Weekly individual therapy provides adolescents with a dedicated space to explore identity development, emotional wellness, relationships, stress management, family dynamics, and future goals with the support of a trusted clinician. Sessions help teens build practical coping skills and tools they can apply in everyday life. Individual services may be increased or modified based on clinical need or family preference.

Group Therapy

Our weekly adolescent group provide a supportive peer environment where teens build connection, perspective, coping skills, and confidence alongside others navigating similar experiences. Research highlights the importance of healthy peer support during adolescence, particularly in recovery and emotional development. Groups help adolescents strengthen communication, build healthy relationships, and develop practical tools for everyday challenges.

Multi-Family Groups

Our bi-weekly multi-family group bring families together to process shared experiences, gain education and support, and strengthen their understanding of adolescent development and substance use related challenges. Families leave with greater connection, practical tools, and a stronger sense of support and hope.

Family Therapy & Support

Family therapy sessions provide a supportive space for families to meet together with one of our clinicians to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, improve family dynamics, and navigate the challenges that can arise throughout adolescence and the recovery process. Sessions are designed to foster connection, understanding, and healthier ways of supporting one another.

Drug & Alcohol Testing + Clinical Monitoring

Drug and alcohol testing, along with ongoing clinical monitoring, are incorporated into treatment to support accountability, safety, and recovery progress. While toxicology screening provides helpful clinical insight, progress is evaluated through the full picture of an adolescent’s growth, including treatment engagement, emotional wellness, behavioral change, and the development of healthy coping skills.

Flexible Care Options

Services are offered in person, virtually, or through flexible hybrid options to best support each adolescent and family’s schedule, comfort, and clinical needs.

Why Families Choose Mountainside

Rooted in our belief that recovery is love, we go above and beyond because we truly care—about your child, your family, and your future together. Our team leads with compassion, meeting each client with the care, patience, and understanding they need to heal and grow.

Through expert guidance and support, we help your teen uncover their potential, rebuild confidence, and build a foundation for lasting change.

If your teen is struggling—or if you simply want to give them more tools to thrive—our caring team is here to help. Call us to learn more about our Adolescent Outpatient Program and how we can support your family’s next steps toward healing.

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INSURANCE

Mountainside works with most major insurance providers and is in-network with United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plan, ConnectiCare (all under the Optum network), and Magellan. We are also committed to serving our veterans as a preferred provider for Tricare and an in-network provider with VA-CCN. To find out if you’re covered for addiction treatment at Mountainside, you can verify your insurance benefits by clicking below.

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