Johnson County Mental Health Center - ACT

Who is this facility a good fit for?

• Best fit if: Adolescents ages 12–17 needing residential substance use treatment; whose substance use impacts several areas of life; who may benefit from residential treatment alongside a small group of peers; who would benefit from a trauma-informed environment with around-the-clock support.
• Not a fit if: Adults or young adults ages 18 and older; teens who do not require residential care; teens who require significant medical or psychiatric services in addition to substance use treatment; teens who need transportation assistance.

What to expect

Developing your care plan

• Individualized treatment plans: Rather than moving every teen through the same program, this facility establishes an individualized recovery plan for each client. Comprehensive substance use and mental health assessments and screenings are used to guide the process.
• Various treatment approaches: Clinicians use various approaches to treatment depending on individual clients' needs. These may include evidence-based approaches, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and substance use disorder counseling, integrated with 12-Step programs, relapse prevention, anger management, and brief interventions.
• A focus on relevant challenges: Treatment plans address substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns in various ways. Plans are built to address factors that may impact daily life, including family relationships, school performance, legal concerns, and recovery skills.

Who you will meet with

• Licensed clinicians: Licensed clinicians meet with teens and use evidence-based practices to help them understand the effects of alcohol and other drug use and build attitudes and skills to support recovery. Individual, group, and family counseling may be available.
• Case managers: Case managers may help guide clients through treatment and connect them with outside resources. All clients are encouraged to participate in outpatient services and are referred to them after discharge.
• Direct care staff: Staff is available 24/7 to assist clients while in treatment and help them meet their needs.

Typical schedule

• Small, structured program: Teens may spend time in individual and group therapy during daily programming.
• Outings and activities: In addition to clinical programming, teens participate in community outings, such as bowling or going out for pizza, and creative recovery activities, including making tie-dye shirts and painting recovery stones to mark progress.

Living experiences and amenities

• A relaxed space: The program accommodates only 11 teens at a time, making for a more intimate environment. Clients have private rooms but share common spaces, including a lounge, outdoor gardens, relaxation areas.
• Activities: Outings and creative activities give teens opportunities to interact outside of groups and practice social skills in the community.

Aftercare

• Referrals to outside services: All clients are encouraged to participate in outpatient services and are referred to appropriate support after discharge.

Facility transparency

• Verified by Start Your Recovery: On August 19, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.