About this facility
Ascend Healthcare is a residential treatment center for teens ages 12-17 struggling with mental health and addiction issues. Ascend Healthcare provides a 45-90 day program that includes evidence-based therapies, experiential therapies, family therapy, and a unique clinical approach to help the client succeed. Their clinical approach to mental health empowers the client to take control of the healing journey and encourages them to actively engage in well-being. Using a Matrix Model, Ascend focuses on individual therapy, early recovery, relapse prevention, family education, social support, and testing. The Ascend staff is devoted to treating the underlying issues contributing to substance use and mental health challenges. Treatment includes evidence-based therapies such as CBT, EMDR, psychotherapy, mediation, and somatic experiencing. In addition to the clinically tested therapies, they also provide experiential mental health therapy to aid in emotional expression, symptom-relief, and the building of healthy life practices. Examples of these treatments can include art therapy, equine therapy, gardening, hiking, music therapy, yoga, and surf therapy.
Clients have a minimum of 2 private therapy sessions per week and 1 individualized family session per week with a licensed therapist. Clients also see the Ascend psychiatrist a minimum of 1 time per week during the duration of their treatment. As a program with a strong LGBTQ+ inclusivity policy, Ascend is passionate about honoring each client's unique identity and experience.
Located in Encino, California, Ascend Healthcare offers home-like accommodations with a number of unique amenities to help the client recover. These amenities include dedicated, around the clock staff, a private chef, basketball court, a pool, classrooms with computer stations, and garden space for peace and quiet. Ascend Healthcare is accredited by the Joint Commission and accepts most price insurance.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient; Residential/24-hour residential; Hospital inpatient treatment; Long-term residential; Short-term residential
Opioid Medications used in Treatment, OM, Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere; This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere; Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Buprenorphine with naloxone; Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, The Joint Commission
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Adolescents; Members of military families; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; TB screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Other Services, OTHR, Treatment for gambling disorder; Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Children/Adolescents
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development; Suicide prevention services
