Teen Residential Treatment For Santa Barbara, California Residents

We understand how hard it can be for parents in Santa Barbara when their teens suffer from mental health conditions or substance use issues. That’s why, at Key Healthcare (licensed by CDSS), we created our 45-60 days adolescent residential treatment program to help teens overcome their challenges.

During the program, our professional therapists work hard to build a supportive space where your teen can focus on growth and recovery without feeling judged. We make sure each treatment plan is personalized for your teen so every symptom of the teen is taken care of. We use a dual-diagnosis treatment approach that works on both mental health and substance use disorders at the same time. For example, using evidence-based therapies like EMDR, DBT(Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Exposure Therapy, and CBT, our therapists heal the root causes of teen issues.

But what sets our program apart from others? It’s the continuous trust of leading healthcare professionals in Santa Barbara. Because we not only keep your teen’s education a priority during treatment through Mission Academy School’s full curriculum and credit recovery support, but also accept most major insurance providers, making it easier to get help for everyone. We also offer essential resources for teens to keep up their progress and make it easier to return to daily life.


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Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Business logo featuring a white torch on a blue circular background, symbolizing trust, reliability, and ethical business practices. This logo represents Key Healthcare’s accreditation by BBB, emphasizing its commitment to transparency, ethical treatment, and high-quality mental health and substance abuse programs.
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Our Accreditations and Affiliations

Key Healthcare accredited by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), symbolized through the purple and white heart-shaped logo with the state of California outline. This logo highlights Key Healthcare’s dedication to providing state-compliant, high-quality adolescent mental health services, including residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, and dual diagnosis care.
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) logo featuring a navy blue background with white text and a gold curve. This logo represents Key Healthcare's accreditation with CDSS, reflecting its compliance with state standards for adolescent mental health, residential treatment, and social support services.
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Business logo featuring a white torch on a blue circular background, symbolizing trust, reliability, and ethical business practices. This logo represents Key Healthcare’s accreditation by BBB, emphasizing its commitment to transparency, ethical treatment, and high-quality mental health and substance abuse programs.
LGBTQ+ Friendly Facility logo featuring bold text in the center surrounded by a rainbow-colored circular border, symbolizing inclusivity and support. This logo signifies Key Healthcare's commitment to providing a safe, welcoming, and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ adolescents in their mental health and recovery programs.
Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval logo, a gold circular emblem symbolizing the highest standards in healthcare. This logo highlights Key Healthcare’s accreditation, showcasing its exceptional services in adolescent mental health treatment across California, including residential care in Malibu, outpatient programs in Westwood, and dual diagnosis treatment in Los Angeles. Key Healthcare is dedicated to evidence-based therapies such as trauma-focused care, family-centered programs, and comprehensive recovery solutions.
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Teen Healing Insights

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Key Healthcare is an amazing teen residential treatment program. Our son was struggling with marijuana addiction, serious anxiety, depression, was not listening, and had no motivation. We have tried 2 other teen therapy options, but Key Healthcare is what our son has responded to the best by far. Their teen inpatient program has a really cool and inviting environment, with really great therapists, and the staff were all very friendly, and caring. The family therapy sessions were very valuable to our family as well. My son didn’t feel like he was going to therapy when he was at key healthcare. They provided educational structure for him to get his schoolwork done and he took part in group therapy which he spoke positively about.
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Really great therapists and staff at this teen treatment program. Very nice inpatient facility, I highly recommend Key Healthcare for families of teenagers dealing with mental health issues or depression.
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I highly recommend key healthcare to any family that has a teen struggling. Friend of mine sent their teen to the teen residential program, which drastically helped their son, and family life. We ended up sending our daughter to key healthcare’s iop as well and she got an extremely high level of therapy, which she resonated with. We saw a huge shift in our daughter after she completed their teen rehab.

As a treatment professional, I am so grateful for the team at Key! My students have found the mentoring/coaching services to be so incredibly supportive. The mentors are so good at connecting with students, engaging them in positive healthy activities and steering them towards building healthy skills. The parent coaching adds such a strong element. When combined with inpatient therapy. Thanks to all the team at Key!

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At Key Healthcare, we proudly accept most major insurance providers to make sure your teen receives the care they need. Consequently, depending on your insurance plan, it is possible that all treatment costs may be 100% covered. Thus, verify your insurance details to understand the exact coverage.


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Teen Residential Treatment for Santa Barbara, California

What to Expect During Our Santa Barbara Teen Residential Treatment Program

As a parent, knowing what to expect during a teen residential treatment program can help ease your apprehension and make it easier to support your teen through the same feelings. But how?

However, during their stay with us, here’s a list of common therapies your teen will participate in.

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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Teens will have an individual therapy session with a skilled counselor every week. During these individual therapy sessions, they’ll be able to analyze their emotions, gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, and how they can break their negative thinking pattern.

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A circle of teens bonding and supporting each other, reflecting the community and healing atmosphere of Key Healthcare's residential treatment

GROUP THERAPY

Group therapy is a core component of our treatment program. During these group therapy sessions, teens can share their experiences and learn from their peers in a safe and supportive environment.

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Surf Therapy for Teen Development

HOLISTIC AND RECREATION THERAPIES

We don’t just rely on conventional treatment. We take it a step further by offering a mix of holistic and experiential therapies such as yogaart therapysurf therapy, hiking, music therapy, and equine-assisted therapy. These activities are specially designed to help teens manage their stress, find a sense of self, build confidence, and uncover new passions.

Two individuals engaging in outdoor exercise, performing lunges under natural sunlight. This image represents Key Healthcare’s focus on incorporating nutrition and exercise into adolescent mental health recovery, promoting physical fitness, healthy habits, and emotional well-being as part of a holistic approach to treatment.

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NUTRITION AND EXERCISE

We integrate the essentials of nutrition and physical activity into each day. With daily access to 3 nutritional meals, healthy snacks, and exercise resources, we ensure every aspect of a teen’s health is nurtured. It’s about empowering them to take steps toward lasting wellness.

A happy family of four entering a warm and welcoming home, symbolizing Key Healthcare’s focus on family-centered treatment. This image reflects the importance of engaging parents, guardians, and siblings in adolescent mental health recovery through family therapy, support, and collaborative care plans tailored to each teen’s unique needs.

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FAMILY CENTERED TREATMENT

The entire family plays a crucial role in our residential treatment program. Our experienced therapists help families address communication issues between their teens, build healthy boundaries, and learn new ways to cope. These steps are crucial in supporting their teen’s long-term recovery.

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

We know how challenging it can be for teens to keep up with academics while they’re in our program. That’s why, through Mission Academy School, we offer curriculum and credit recovery so that no schoolwork progress is lost. Our caring staff is there to help support your child’s studies while they’re healing.


A therapist and a client engaged in a one-on-one individual therapy session in a bright and comfortable setting. This image represents Key Healthcare’s dedication to providing evidence-based individual therapy for adolescents, addressing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse through personalized treatment plans and compassionate care.

Icon representing one-on-one therapy session, highlighting Key Healthcare's personalized approach to residential teen treatment

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Teens will have an individual therapy session with a skilled counselor every week. During these individual therapy sessions, they’ll be able to analyze their emotions, gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, and how they can break their negative thinking pattern.

A group therapy session with a supportive and diverse group of individuals seated in a circle, sharing and smiling in a bright, welcoming space. This image represents Key Healthcare’s commitment to providing group therapy for adolescents, focusing on shared experiences, emotional growth, and peer support as part of their evidence-based mental health and recovery programs.

A circle of teens bonding and supporting each other, reflecting the community and healing atmosphere of Key Healthcare's residential treatment

GROUP THERAPY

Group therapy is a core component of our treatment program. During these group therapy sessions, teens can share their experiences and learn from their peers in a safe and supportive environment.

A therapist engaging with a young child in a bright, playful space filled with toys and sensory activities. This image represents Key Healthcare’s holistic and recreational therapies, emphasizing creative, play-based approaches to foster emotional well-being, build confidence, and support mental health recovery for adolescents.

Surf Therapy for Teen Development

HOLISTIC AND RECREATION THERAPIES

We don’t just rely on conventional treatment. We take it a step further by offering a mix of holistic and experiential therapies such as yogaart therapysurf therapy, hiking, music therapy, and equine-assisted therapy. These activities are specially designed to help teens manage their stress, find a sense of self, build confidence, and uncover new passions.

Two individuals engaging in outdoor exercise, performing lunges under natural sunlight. This image represents Key Healthcare’s focus on incorporating nutrition and exercise into adolescent mental health recovery, promoting physical fitness, healthy habits, and emotional well-being as part of a holistic approach to treatment.

A teenager focused on creative work in a therapeutic setting, symbolizing the integrative approach of Key Healthcare's residential treatment for teens

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE

We integrate the essentials of nutrition and physical activity into each day. With daily access to 3 nutritional meals, healthy snacks, and exercise resources, we ensure every aspect of a teen’s health is nurtured. It’s about empowering them to take steps toward lasting wellness.

A happy family of four entering a warm and welcoming home, symbolizing Key Healthcare’s focus on family-centered treatment. This image reflects the importance of engaging parents, guardians, and siblings in adolescent mental health recovery through family therapy, support, and collaborative care plans tailored to each teen’s unique needs.

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FAMILY CENTERED TREATMENT

The entire family plays a crucial role in our residential treatment program. Our experienced therapists help families address communication issues between their teens, build healthy boundaries, and learn new ways to cope. These steps are crucial in supporting their teen’s long-term recovery.

A teacher providing one-on-one academic support to a student in a classroom setting, with other students working in the background. This image reflects Key Healthcare’s commitment to integrating academic support into adolescent mental health programs, helping teens balance education with recovery and personal growth.

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

We know how challenging it can be for teens to keep up with academics while they’re in our program. That’s why, through Mission Academy School, we offer curriculum and credit recovery so that no schoolwork progress is lost. Our caring staff is there to help support your child’s studies while they’re healing.

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What Conditions Can Our Residential Program for Santa Barbara Adolescents Treat?

Our residential treatment program is dedicated to offering the appropriate care for teens in Santa Barbara who face mental health challenges, substance abuse, or behavioral health issues. We treat various conditions of teens, such as:



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Low Self-Esteem Treatment ➝
School Refusal Treatment ➝
Self-Harm Treatment ➝
Social Anxiety Treatment ➝
Suicide Ideation Treatment ➝
Trauma/PTSD Treatment ➝
Mood Swings & Anger Treatment ➝
Psychotic Disorders Treatment ➝
ADHD/Impulse Control Treatment ➝
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder Treatment ➝

Comprehensive Care for Overcoming Teen Substance Abuse and Building a Brighter Future

Alcohol Addiction Treatment ➝
Cocaine Addiction Treatment ➝
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Xanax Addiction Treatment ➝

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Comprehensive Teen Mental Health Treatment

Anxiety Treatment Depression Treatment
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Treatment Low Self-Esteem Treatment
School Refusal Treatment Self-Harm Treatment
Social Anxiety Treatment Suicide Ideation Treatment
Trauma/PTSD Treatment Mood Swings & Anger Treatment
Psychotic Disorders Treatment ADHD/Impulse Control Treatment
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder Treatment  

Teen Substance Abuse Treatment

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Comprehensive Care for Overcoming Teen Substance Abuse and Building a Brighter Future

Alcohol Addiction Treatment Cocaine Addiction Treatment
Marijuana Addiction Treatment Opioid Addiction Treatment
Xanax Addiction Treatment

For families and parents living in Carpinteria, Downtown, Riviera, Funk Zone, Goleta, Isla Vista, Mission Canyon, Montecito, San Roque, Summerland, Upper East, West Beach, Westside, or Samarkand, or anywhere nearby, please reach out if you’re witnessing your teen going through these challenging periods. Our expert team is ready to guide your teen back to health with care and understanding during their recovery journey. We know how important it is for families to feel supported, and we’re here for you every step of the way.


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Evidence-Based Residential Therapy for Santa Barbara Adolescents

At Key Healthcare, we don’t just see ourselves as clinical experts for teens; we are dedicated to supporting their families, too. The teenage years can be unpredictable, and when things go wrong, it’s not just the teens who suffer—the whole family feels the impact.

Take a look at the reality we face. In Santa Barbara County:

According to the California Healthy Kids Survey 2022-2023:

This is why we’re here to discuss the critical role of residential treatment in 2024.

Our acclaimed residential therapeutic program is designed to address these critical issues.

Our team of experienced therapists, doctors, and counselors are dedicated professionals who truly understand their work. They delve deep to find out what’s troubling a teen, whether it’s rage, sorrow, acting out, peer pressure, domestic violence, or dilemma managing emotions.

We scrutinize for the root causes behind their feelings and actions. But it’s not just about coping. Our goal is to help Santa Barbara teenagers start dreaming again and see a future full of happiness, meaning, and success rather than indulging themselves in substance abuse. In our residential treatment program, teens practice what they learn within the safety of our center.

For example, we recently helped a teen named Alex, who had been struggling with substance abuse and emotional instability. Through our evidence-based RT program, Alex worked with our team to understand the underlying issues and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Today, Alex is back in school, engaged in positive activities, and looking forward to a brighter future.

At Key Healthcare, we’re not just talking about progress; we’re doing it. One teen at a time, we’re helping them rewrite their stories for a happier, more successful life. If your family feels the strain of teenage challenges, trust Key Healthcare to be the turning point your teen needs.

Additional Teen Resources in Santa Barbara, CA

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Emergency Response/Hotlines Information for Santa Barbara Adolescents​

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Support Groups for Santa Barbara Adolescents

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Youth Development Programs for Santa Barbara Adolescents

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Recreational, Reading Programs, and Community Centers In Santa Barbara, CA

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Find Your Teenager Fitness Flow in Santa Barbara, CA

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High School Counseling Resources for Santa Barbara Adolescents

Santa Barbara Teen Therapists & Counselors

Our program is founded on proven, evidence-based treatment methods. That’s why we use EMDR, DBT, Exposure Therapy, and CBT modalities that help our therapists treat mental health and substance use issues in teens.

Also, to help your teen find local support after completing our teen residential treatment program, we’ve compiled a list of licensed therapists in Santa Barbara. These professionals, with credentials like LMFT, LPCC, and LCSW, are actively practicing and easy to reach, ensuring your teen always has access to help when needed.

Mental Health Resources - Therapists & Counsellors in Los Angeles For Teens - AARONS, RACHEL BONNIE
Mental Health Resources - Therapists & Counsellors in Los Angeles For Teens - ADAMS, SUSAN CRAWFORD
Santa Barbara Teen Therapist/Counselor License & Verification Address
AARONS, RACHEL BONNIE License Number: 18298 1215 De La Vina St Suite D SANTA BARBARA CA 93101-3136 SANTA BARBARA county
ADAMS, SUSAN CRAWFORD License Number: 118695 2030 Creekside Rd SANTA BARBARA CA 93108-2273 SANTA BARBARA county

Note: We aren’t affiliated with these therapists. But all of them are licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), ensuring your teen gets top-notch medical care close to home.

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Emergency Response/Hotlines Information for Santa Barbara Adolescents

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In moments of crisis, having immediate access to the right hotlines can make a difference in your teen’s mental health issues. At Key Healthcare, we specialize in providing long-term residential care for teens. But we also believe that parents should be prepared for every stage of their teen’s mental health and substance abuse journey.

That’s why we’ve compiled this list of emergency hotlines and services in Santa Barbara so that families and parents can have the resources to respond swiftly and effectively. But before you move forward, here are some guidelines on what to do if your teen is in immediate danger:

Teen Line

988 Suicide Crisis & Lifeline

Crisis Text Line

California Youth Crisis Line

Santa Barbara County 24-Hour Crisis Response and Services Access Line

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Support Groups for Santa Barbara Adolescents

Did you know that between 30% – 65% of teens experience a relapse in the early stages of recovery after leaving a residential program? That’s why it’s so important for your teen to have a strong support system in Santa Barbara, stick to sobriety, and learn responsibility towards themselves.

Luckily, support groups in Santa Barbara offer just that. These groups give your teen a chance to learn useful ways to manage stress. Also, they can join these support group workshops, boosting their confidence and find healthy ways to cope with grief.

Plus, they also get a safe place to meet peers who are going through similar challenges. Sharing experiences with each other helps build trust and keeps them motivated towards sobriety. To make things easier, we’ve compiled a list of support groups in Santa Barbara for your teen to explore and find local support.

Share and Care Support Group

Youthwell – Teen Support Groups

Youth Development Programs for Santa Barbara Adolescents

We know that helping Santa Barbara teens with mental health or substance abuse issues is more than providing structured care. We’re with them every step of the way, from boosting their confidence and offering guidance to teaching them key skills like getting along with others, clear communication, managing daily tasks, solving problems, and standing up for themselves. We also help them set real, achievable goals and chase their career dreams.

However, continuously sustaining the progress they made during our program and understanding their career path are very important. That’s why we have listed below local youth programs where they can use the skills they have learned with us and explore new opportunities.

Santa Barbara Arts Alliance

Wilderness Youth Project

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Recreational, Reading Programs, and Community Centers for Teens In Santa Barbara, CA

Clinical care is only one part of your teen’s recovery. Being connected to a supportive community is just as important. In Santa Barbara, CA, places like parks, recreation programs, and libraries offer activities that help keep teens progressing after residential care.

Santa Barbara Recreational & Community Centers

At centers like Carrillo and Ortega Park, youth sports and summer camps offer a bunch of outdoor activities, from playing sports and games to enjoying adventures. These programs give teens a great way to stay active, learn how to work together, and make connections.

With regular exercise and time spent socializing, teens not only build confidence and reduce stress but also become more resilient, all of which help keep their mental health and happiness in check.

Santa Barbara Public Library

At their library, teens can borrow books, DVDs, Blu-rays, eBooks, digital audiobooks, and more to support their learning and academic growth. Their free classes and events for teens transitioning back to school after residential care help them catch up on their studies and build the skills to grow in their careers.

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Santa Barbara Douglas Family Preserve Park

The park has a huge, open space above Arroyo Burro Beach, with easy walking trails and lovely ocean views. Your teen can take their dog for a walk, which can boost happy brain chemicals like oxytocin and dopamine, helping them feel good and bond with their pet.

For teens coming out of residential care, this peaceful setting offers a chance to relax, feel more normal, and start healing through the simple joy of spending time with their pets.

High School Counseling Resources for Santa Barbara Adolescents

High school counselors are here to help when emotional or behavioral challenges start to impact a teen’s academics. They work closely with teens and gather input from teachers, parents, and peers to provide the best support possible. Their goal is to guide teens through difficult times, whether before or after an RTC program.

To help teens maintain their mental health and school work after completing our program, we’ve put together a list of high schools and their counseling information. Stay connected with these resources and watch for updates on counseling sessions or programs offered by the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD).

Note: The high school mentioned above is solely for informational purposes. Key Healthcare is not affiliated with them. In curating our list of schools, we considered a wide array of factors, including test scores, equity, feedback from parents, and the school curricula.

Mental Health Resources - High Schools Counselling Information in Los Angeles For Teens - Santa Barbara High School
Mental Health Resources - High Schools Counselling Information in Los Angeles For Teens - San Marcos High School
Mental Health Resources - High Schools Counselling Information in Los Angeles For Teens - La Cuesta Continuation High School
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Note: The high school mentioned above is solely for informational purposes. Key Healthcare is not affiliated with them. In curating our list of schools, we considered a wide array of factors, including test scores, equity, feedback from parents, and the school curricula.

Find Your Teenager’s Fitness Flow In Santa Barbara, CA

One of the most important parts of our program is surf therapy, led by our experienced instructors. The surf therapy sessions create a safe and supportive space for teens working through mental health challenges. Surfing isn’t just a physical activity; it requires focus, which helps teens stay present in the moment. It also teaches them a powerful coping skill called urge surfing, where they learn that emotions and urges, like waves, rise, peak, and eventually fade. By riding the ocean’s waves, teens practice staying calm and in control, even during emotional ups and downs.

To keep this progress going, it’s important to nurture the mind-body connection. We encourage parents in Santa Barbara to inspire their teens to stay active in activities they enjoy. Whether it’s surfing, martial arts, dancing, or hitting the gym, these activities not only boost physical health but also help teens release stress, clear their minds, process emotions, and stay grounded.

Mental Health Resources - Fitness Options in Los Angeles For Teens - Key 2 Fitness
Mental Health Resources - Fitness Options in Los Angeles For Teens - Momentum Dance Company
Mental Health Resources - Fitness Options in Los Angeles For Teens - Anderson Aquatics
Mental Health Resources - Fitness Options in Los Angeles For Teens - Santa Barbara Dojo
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Key 2 Fitness https://key2fitness.com/
Momentum Dance Company https://www.momentumdancesb.com/
Santa Barbara Dojo https://www.anderson-aquatics.com/
Anderson Aquatics https://santabarbaradojo.com/

Note: (All of these centers are paid).

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Santa Barbara, California Teen Residential Treatment FAQs

How do Santa Barbara residential treatment centers for teens involve family members in the treatment process?
At Key Healthcare, we understand the importance of family involvement in teen residential treatment. We do everything possible to keep families connected through comprehensive approaches such as family therapy, parent education programs, ongoing support, and support groups, all working together to establish an encouraging, supportive, and nurturing environment for successful recovery.
What type of support does Key Healthcare provide for families dealing with the impact of their teen’s struggles?
Key Healthcare is dedicated to helping families through the trying times of teenage struggles. Our team provides an array of resources, such as family therapy and parent education programs, for greater comprehension and consistent communication about progress updates, and we can recommend support groups that promote a sense of connectivity with others in similar circumstances. We strive to empower parents by equipping them with effective strategies so they can foster their teen’s recovery path while creating nurturing home environments.
What kind of aftercare support and resources are available for Santa Barbara teens who have completed the Key Healthcare teen residential treatment program?
At Key Healthcare, we recognize that the journey to recovery is not complete with the mere completion of a residential treatment program. That’s why our Teen Extended Care program provides a sober living environment, giving adolescents the resources to help them transition back home to Santa Barbara as smoothly as possible. Family counseling services and referrals are often made to bridge teens toward local community resources to aid sustained progress on the path toward solace.
What is the average cost of a residential treatment program for teens living in Santa Barbara, and are there any financial assistance options available?
The average cost of a residential treatment program for Santa Barbara teens coming to Key Healthcare varies depending on factors such as program duration, services provided, and several additional factors. Financial assistance options, including insurance coverage, scholarships, and payment plans, may be available to help families manage the cost of treatment. Verify your insurance here.
What is the admissions process for enrolling my teen into Key Healthcare’s residential treatment center?
Contact us to confidentially speak with one of our admissions directors or learn more about our admissions process here. If we’re not the right fit, we can connect you to several highly vetted resources in Santa Barbara, California.
What types of insurance does Key Healthcare accept for residential treatment for teens living in Santa Barbara, California?
We accept most PPO insurance plans and a wide range of insurance plans from all over the USA for Teen Residential Treatment: Humana One, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross BlueShield, Health Net, and Value Options. You can verify your insurance here.
Are there specialized treatment programs for 15-year-old boys with specific issues like behavioral disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, or mental health concerns?
Yes, we create individual treatment programs for every individual. So, if your son is 15 years old and attending our residential treatment program, he’ll have an individualized treatment program created specifically for him and his needs.
Will the program provide education and academic support for 17-year-old boys during their stay?
Yes, for 17-year-old boys or any age group/gender, we have academic support throughout the adolescent’s stay.
How long is the average length of stay for a Santa Barbara, California 14-year-old girl in residential treatment?
Age doesn’t typically play a role in the length of stay. So, if your daughter is 14 years old, the average stay for teen girls/teen boys / gender-neutral teens is 45-60 days. It all depends on the needs and program of the specific adolescent.
How are the needs of LGBTQ+ 14-year-olds addressed in a teen residential treatment program?
Just like any other age group or gender, we have specialized programs individually created for our LGBTW adolescent clients that cater specifically to their needs.
What is the admission process like for 16-year-old girls in residential treatment?
The admission process for a 16-year-old girl is the same for a 16-year-old boy or a 16-year-old LGBTQ+ adolescent. You can read more about our admissions process here.
My teen is out of control. Where can I send my out-of-control teen?
If your teenager is out of control or is doing self-harm, contact us to learn about our residential treatment for teens.

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