Adolescent Alternatives
1779 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
Key Facts About Adolescent Alternatives
- Location: Redwood City, CA
- Levels of Care: Residential Rehab
- Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
- Therapies: Life Skills, Psychoeducation
- Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance
About Adolescent Alternatives
The center offers evidence-based therapies such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS). These therapies help teens build coping skills, heal from past trauma, and improve emotional well-being, setting them up to be resilient despite their difficult pasts. In addition to therapy, Adolescent Alternatives provides life skills, social development, and job readiness training to further prepare youth for successful, independent futures.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Adolescent Alternatives provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)
Who This Center Serves
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What to Expect at Adolescent Alternatives
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including Life Skills and Psychoeducation, typically 30 days.
3. Progress & Recovery
Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.
4. Aftercare Planning
Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.
Understanding Your Treatment Options
Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.
Adolescent Alternatives offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.
Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Adolescent Alternatives works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.
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| Program | 30 days |
| Focus | At this center, you receive pe... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
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