Ascend Healthcare
Overview
Ascend Healthcare offers dual diagnosis treatment for teens ages 12–17 in a small, supportive residential setting. With a 6-client max per house, teens receive focused care for both substance use and mental health needs. Programs include CBT, DBT, EMDR, and experiential therapies like equine and surf therapy. LGBTQ+ inclusive. Family therapy and academic support are part of the program. Reviews highlight attentive staff and meaningful results.
Ages Served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)
Genders Accepted
- Female
- Male
Languages Served
- English
Treatment
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Long-term residential
- Short-term residential
Special Programs
- Adolescents
- Court referrals
- Military families
- Past domestic violence
- Past sexual abuse
- Past trauma
- Mental health disorders
- HIV/AIDS
- Pain management
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Dual Diagnosis Expertise
- Integrated care for teens with both mental health and substance use disorders
- Individualized treatment plans
- Combination of evidence-based and experiential therapies
Highly Personalized, Small-Capacity Treatment
- Group Home license limits capacity to 6 clients per house
- High staff-to-client ratio
- Focused attention and tailored support
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care
- Dedicated, inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ teens
- Staff trained in gender identity and sexual orientation care
Amenities, Activities & Experience Details
Environment & Setting
- Residential home setting in Encino, CA
- 24/7 clinical supervision
- On-site classroom with computer stations On-Site Amenities
- Private chef-prepared meals
- Pool, jacuzzi, basketball court
- Garden and horticultural therapy space
- Shared bathrooms
- Outdoor lounges and gourmet dining Experiential & Recreational Therapies
- Equine, music, art, and psychodrama therapy
- Gardening, hiking, surf therapy
- Somatic experiencing, restorative yoga
- Recreation therapy, mindfulness, meditation
Treatments Offered
Addiction Treatment (Substance Use)
- Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine
- Prescription drugs, Benzodiazepines, Opiates
- Nicotine, Synthetic drugs, Inhalants Mental Health Services
- Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD
- OCD, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm, Trauma
- Gaming/Internet Addiction, School refusal, Anger Therapeutic Modalities
- CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT
- Motivational Interviewing (MI), MET
- Structural and Family Systems Therapy
- Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Relational, Solution-Focused Specialized Services
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Weekly family therapy (individual + group)
- Academic support and progress tracking
Specific Target Audience
- Adolescents aged 12–17
- Mental health or substance use concerns
- Inclusive of LGBTQ+ identities
- Suitable for 45–90 day residential programs
- Ideal for dual diagnosis needs
Key Staff
Brittany Cohen, LCSW – President
- 10+ years of experience
- Specializes in adolescent mental health and family systems Effie Goldberg – Managing Director
- 20+ years in youth development
- Co-founder of Ascend Joseph Essas – Managing Director
- Technology and data strategy background
- Former CTO roles at major tech firms
Cost and Insurance
Insurance Accepted
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- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Optum Health Plan of California
- Oscar
- UnitedHealthcare of California
- Other Private Insurance
Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.
Financial Assistance
- Does not offer Free
- Does not offer Payment assistance
- Does not offer Sliding fee scale
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Treatment
Treatment Setting
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Long-term residential
- Short-term residential
Treatment Approaches
- 12-step program support
- Anger control support
- Brief intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Incentive-based therapy
- Matrix Model program
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention support
- Substance use counseling
- Trauma-focused counseling
Additional Support and Services
- Case management support
- Domestic violence support
- Mental health support
- Social skills training
Counseling and Education
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- Job training and educational support
- One-on-one counseling
- Substance use education
- Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
Transition Support
- Discharge and next steps planning
- Overdose prevention and naloxone education
- Post-discharge follow-up
Testing & Pre-Treatment
- Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
- Mental health assessment
- Mental health screening
- Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use assessment
- Tobacco use assessment
- Tuberculosis screening
- Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use screening
Amenities and Experiences
Amenities
- Fitness center
- Pool
- Gourmet meals
- Dietary accommodations
- Equine therapy
- Gardens
- Healthy meals
- In-house chef
- Meditation rooms
- Outdoor relaxation lounge
- Vegan-friendly
Room Amenities
- Air conditioned rooms
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Outdoor space
- Shared bathroom
- Shared room options
Activities
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
- Yoga
- Animal-assisted therapy
- Fitness activities
- Gardening
- Gender-specific support groups
- Hiking
- Life skills workshops
- Offsite outings
- Surf therapy
Settings
- City
Policies
- Allows internet access
- No smoking allowed
- No vaping allowed
Ownership Type
- For-profit
Quality and Trust
The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission is one of the most trusted names in healthcare. If a rehab center has this accreditation, it means they meet strong national standards for safety, treatment quality, and staff training.
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