Encino, CA Joint Commission

Ascend Healthcare-The Oaks

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Founded

2024

Program Length

90 days

Occupancy

6-15 beds

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Ascend Healthcare-The Oaks is a residential program treating adolescents ages 12-17 with anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Their team of professionals employ evidence-based therapies in their treatment approach like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). They also use a variety of experiential and holistic therapies to treat mind, body, and soul. These therapies include animal therapy, ecotherapy,equine therapy, yoga, art therapy, and mindfulness. The program lasts 45-90 days and Ascend Healthcare provides academic support with 3 hours of schooling per day and academic coaches to help assist families choose a suitable education path. Ascend Healthcare-The Oaks is located in an upscale, homelike environment providing a safe and comfortable environment for adolescent clients. The house can take up to 6 clients at a time, with clients staying in shared rooms. There is a classroom onsite as well as sensory tools and 24-hour care. Outdoors clients have access to a pool and several lounge spaces. An onsite chef prepares meals each day and can cater to clients’ dietary needs. Ascend Healthcare-The Oaks is accredited by the Joint Commission and works with major insurance providers.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

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.)

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Residential/24-hour residential Hospital inpatient treatment Long-term residential Short-term residential

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

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

No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification

Pharmacotherapies

Buprenorphine with naloxone Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Clonidine Medication for mental disorders

Treatment Approaches

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)

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

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

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening

Transitional Services

Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Other Services

Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder

Education and Counseling Services

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

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Mental health services Social skills development Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

Encino, CA, 91436

Phone

(310) 598-1840

Contact

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