About this facility
Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA) offers comprehensive outpatient programs ideal for adolescents and teens ages 13-17, specializing in mental healthcare and co-occurring disorders such as substance use disorder (SUD). Their holistic programs offer an individualized blend of evidence-based 1:1 and group therapy, creative experiential activities and academic support with a family-centered approach. Their multidisciplinary team works closely with clients and their loved ones, helping teens build resilience, foster self-discovery and awareness and strengthen peer and family relationships in an environment promoting connection and healing.
The therapeutic day program at AWA is their highest level of care, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHP). Their day program offers a residential-like structure while allowing clients to remain living at home, with 8 hours of treatment per day, 5 days per week. The therapeutic day program consists of 1 hour of 1-on-1 therapy and 4 hours of evidence-based group sessions per week, integrating 2-3 hours of on-site academic support with an education coordinator to ensure teens keep up with their schooling. Additionally, clients have a weekly psychiatric assessment to check on progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly. Nutritional counseling and support is available as required, along with lunch, snacks and drinks provided daily.
Teens are typically in PHP for 4-12 weeks, and then transition to an intensive outpatient program (IOP). IOP is an afternoon program, treating teens experiencing mild symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues or SUD. The after-school program meets for 3 hours per day, 3-5 days per week, consisting of 2 daily group sessions. Experiential and creative activities such as music, yoga and mindfulness are offered, with designated study spaces equipped for teens to work on homework assignments. Teens and their families typically spend 10-16 weeks in IOP.
Treatment at AWA strongly encourages family involvement, emphasizing the importance of parents and loved ones being involved in their teen’s recovery process. AWA offers a weekly parent support group, monthly multi-family group support meetings, and clinical services for crisis management. Additionally, families at AWA may participate in regular family therapy sessions.
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, Outpatient; Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization; Intensive outpatient treatment; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Opioid Medications used in Treatment, OM, Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Medication for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Community reinforcement plus vouchers; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; State mental health department; State department of health; The Joint Commission
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); 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; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; TB screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Other Services, OTHR, Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Children/Adolescents; Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Language Services, SL, Spanish
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Early intervention for HIV; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services
