River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Whisper Canyon

510 East Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Est. 2000 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Whisper Canyon

  • Location: Milwaukee, WI
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma-Specific Therapy and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Whisper Canyon

River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Whisper Canyon in Redlands, CA treats boys 7-18 for anxiety, bipolar, depression, ADHD, self-harm, suicidality, Internet addiction, gaming addiction, trauma, PTSD, behavior issues, family discord, reactive attachment disorder (RAD), lack of motivation, and certain types of autism. They accept out-of-state clients.
Their program includes adventure outings like hiking the local mountains, climbing, trampoline parks, ropes courses, and virtual reality adventures. Activities at the property include fitness training, drumming, fire pits, and sports like soccer, football, and basketball.
River Stones designs personalized treatments based on the "science of happiness". They publish their intervention methods in industry journals. Depending on the kid, methods they might use are reflections therapeutic journaling (a method they designed and trademarked), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, social learning theory, positive psychology, motivational enhancement therapy, neurolinguistic programming (NLP), experiential therapies, nurtured heart approach, neuroscience therapy, bioenergetic therapy, medication management, binaural beat therapy, neuromusicology, and the neurosequential model of therapeutics.

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 River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Whisper Canyon provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Adolescents Children Boys

Amenities & Features

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Fitness Center
Outdoor Lounge
Pool
Recreation Room
Chef-prepared Meals
Lounge
TV

Services Offered

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Private non-profit organization
Federal Grants Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Vaping not permitted
Court-ordered outpatient treatment Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Whisper Canyon

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 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.

River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Whisper Canyon offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 8 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Whisper Canyon works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

510 East Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53212

Quick Facts

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Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Personalized Treatment Individual Treatment Trauma Informed Family Involvement Experiential Therapeutic Community

Verify Your Insurance Coverage

Free verification · Know your costs before you commit

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Frequently Asked Questions

River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Whisper Canyon accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Whisper Canyon offers Residential Rehab, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma-Specific Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in WI or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30+ days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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