Mission Prep Teen Treatment
Overview
Nestled in the coastal town of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Mission Prep Teen Treatment offers residential mental health care for teenagers. Teens stay in gender-separate homes with small group sizes for individual attention. One-on-one and family therapy sessions are held twice each week, and academic support is provided to keep teens on track. Activities include surf therapy, hiking, art, and yoga. Treatment is available for teens struggling with technology dependence.
Ages Served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)
Genders Accepted
- Female
- Male
Languages Served
- English
Treatment
- Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
Special Programs
- Adolescents
- Past trauma
- Mental health disorders
Dedicated Care for Adolescents
The center offers a gender-specific program where teens receive care for both mental health and substance use challenges. Programs include weekly individual therapy, daily mentoring to address goals and work on setbacks constructively, and biweekly family therapy for mutual healing. This helps teens learn to manage their mental health challenges by building trust, improving self-awareness, and repairing and strengthening family relationships. Therapy is tailored to the developmental needs of adolescents in a supportive setting.
Focused, Home-Like Setting
Housing consists of small, 6-bed residential homes designed to feel safe and welcoming rather than clinical. Teens share semi-private rooms, enjoy comfortable living spaces, and have access to outdoor areas for reflection and peer connection. Personal items, such as phones and musical instruments, are allowed under supervision, creating a sense of normalcy and independence during treatment.
Therapeutic Recreational Activities
In addition to traditional therapy, teens participate in weekly outings including activities like surfing, hiking, horseback riding, beach visits, and go-karting. These outings are designed to increase confidence, improve mood regulation, and create meaningful connections. An experiential therapy known as Rock to Recovery provides a fun form of music-based therapy. Personal training and boxing are offered to give teens a healthy outlet for stress, anger, and other complex emotions.
Academic Support During Treatment
Teens are provided with both focused mental health treatment and education to keep them on track with their studies and make sure they don’t miss out on learning during their residential treatment. The program includes structured academic time with study support to help teens maintain their academic progress. Study areas and educational resources are available. This continuity reduces school-related stress and helps preserve self-esteem, easing the transition back to school after treatment.
Targeted Program for Technology Dependence
The center offers specialized treatment for technology dependence, a growing issue among adolescents. The program addresses compulsive gaming, excessive screen use, and social media misuse through both therapy and lifestyle restructuring. By replacing screen time with outdoor activity, therapeutic engagement, and peer connection, the program helps teens build social skills away from screens, regain balance, and build healthier habits.
Cost and Insurance
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- Other Private Insurance
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- Does not offer Free
- Does offer Payment assistance
- Does offer Sliding fee scale
Treatment
Treatment Setting
- Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Additional Support and Services
- Mental health support
- Suicide prevention support
Counseling and Education
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- One-on-one counseling
- Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
Transition Support
- Discharge and next steps planning
- Post-discharge follow-up
Testing & Pre-Treatment
- Mental health assessment
- Mental health screening
Amenities and Experiences
Amenities
- Beach access
- Fitness center
- Gourmet meals
- Access to nature
Room Amenities
- Air conditioned rooms
- Bathroom essentials
- Coffee maker & tea
- Desk
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Outdoor space
- Private bathroom
- Private rooms
- Shared bathroom
- Sofa
- TV
Activities
- Art therapy
- Games
- Movies
- Music therapy
- Secular meetings
- Yoga
- Culinary workshops
- Fitness activities
- Gardening
- Gender-specific support groups
- Hiking
- Life skills workshops
- Offsite outings
- Wilderness therapy
Settings
- Coastal
Policies
- Allows cell phones
- Allows internet access
- No smoking allowed
Ownership Type
- For-profit
Quality and Trust
The Joint Commission
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