William J McCord Adolescent Treatment Facility

The William J. McCord Adolescent Treatment Facility, which is operated by the Tri-County Commission, was founded in 1993 with a mission to provide support to families and individuals impacted by substance use. This center offers residential programming for teens 13-18 who have a primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder along with outpatient services for individuals ages 10-18.
The McCord Center offers programming with 24-hour structured support for teens struggling with substance use. Length of stay is typically 5-8 weeks depending on severity and individual needs. The program emphasizes family involvement and offers weekly family sessions to work on issues like communication, trust, and boundaries. The program includes medical detox, evaluations, counseling, social/recreational therapy, spirituality services, and more.
Youth do not have to be using substances to be eligible for outpatient services at this center. Services include assessments, individual, group & family counseling, case management, and crisis management for youth with concerns of anger, emotional outbursts, concerning behaviors at school, and more. They offer "The Bridge," which is an intensive program designed for adolescents 13-17 involved with the criminal justice system. They also offer a 6-week parenting group that helps parents enhance their parenting skills and receive support from other parents.

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 William J McCord Adolescent Treatment Facility provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

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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.

William J McCord Adolescent Treatment Facility offers 4 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 6 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Family 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. William J McCord Adolescent Treatment Facility 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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