Teen Program
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Introduction
New Dawn’s adolescent outpatient programs were the first in all of Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, and El Dorado county to receive international accreditation by CARF. Group Therapy meetings run from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Monday through Friday at our dedicated Adolescent Outpatient Facilities located in Citrus Heights & Sacramento, CA. We recently opened an additional location in the Elk Grove/South Sac area (near Bradshaw & Folsom Blvd.).
If you know of someone who needs help, you can contact us directly, or for a more discreet option, you can fill out our referral form.
Treating and Preventing Adolescent Substance Abuse
New Dawn’s Adolescent Intensive Outpatient program is the only outpatient program in the Sacramento area that offers structured drug and alcohol abuse treatment and prevention five nights per week. Our treatment philosophy is based on the biopsychosocial model of addiction, which posits that a mix of various biological, psychological, and social factors can play a role in contributing to one’s mental and behavioral functioning. Treatment involves the development of an individualized treatment plan based on the unique therapeutic needs of each person.
Services include individual and group counseling, weekly parent groups, family therapy, recreational therapy and weekly aftercare groups. The curriculum focuses on the issues that most often contribute to a teenager’s drug or alcohol abuse. Some of the topics that are covered include the following:
- emotions and drug use
- cravings and urges
- healthy living
- managing life’s difficulties
- coping skill development
- building self-esteem
- Changing Distorted Thinking
- developing healthy boundaries
- relapse prevention
Our counselors are trained and certified in mental
health and substance abuse counseling. We bring a wealth of knowledge and experience with a caring attitude to the difficulties that families faces in dealing with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
Our Mental Health Programs for Adolescents and Young Adults
More and more of our youth are struggling with depression, social and situational anxiety, ADHD, self-harm, and/or eating disorders issues, in part because our doctors and parents are more aware that these issues are quite common. We also know that they are treatable. New Dawn’s Adolescent Intensive Outpatient program offers targeted group and individual therapy for teens experiencing mental and behavioral health problems, and offers help through therapy and instruction in the following areas:
- anger management
- stress management
- coping skills
- conflict resolution
- behavior management
- interpersonal process group
- trauma therapy
A Psychiatric Evaluation will provide the initial framework for all treatment plans, and psychotropic medications can also be prescribed when necessary.
California Access to Recovery
In addition to accepting most insurances, we also receive up to 100% funding for clients who do not have an insurance benefit under the C.A.R.E. (California Access to Recovery Efforts) program, so please call us if you would like your child to receive a free, confidential assessment.
Articles
Getting the Facts About Adolescent Substance Abuse and Treatment
Underage Drinking in California - The Facts
The Drug situation in America's schools - study conducted by CASA
Misuse of Over-the-Counter Cough & Cold Medications among Persons Aged 12 to 25
