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Teen Behavioral Health Treatment Process
At Guardian Recovery, we offer something special: you can start your journey at any point that matches your needs. Whether you need intensive medical support or are ready for outpatient care, we meet you where you are. And as you progress, you can seamlessly transition to the next level without changing providers or losing the relationships you’ve built with your care team.
Important: Guardian Recovery is a true dual diagnosis provider. This means whether you’re in substance use treatment and struggling with depression, or in mental health treatment and facing addiction, we treat the whole person. Your mental health and substance use challenges are addressed together, at the same time, for comprehensive healing.
Offered at this Location
Levels of care highlighted in blue are available at this specific Guardian Recovery location. We’ve designed this page to help you understand the complete treatment journey, even if some levels may be offered at other Guardian Recovery facilities in your area.
Don’t see the level of care you need in blue? No problem. Guardian Recovery operates multiple treatment centers, and we’re here to connect you with the right program at the right location.
What it is:
A safe, medically supervised environment where your body is cared for and you’re supported with compassion through every stage of withdrawal.
Who it’s for:
Anyone with physical dependence who needs medical support to safely and comfortably stop using substances.
What to expect:
24/7 medical monitoring, medications to ease discomfort, and immediate stabilization. Most stays are 3-7 days.
Why it matters:
Starting recovery safely sets the foundation for everything that follows.
What it is:
Immersive, live-in care that gives you the time, space, and support to focus fully on healing and lasting recovery.
Who it’s for:
For those who need intensive support, daily structure, and a safe separation to break old patterns and build new skills.
What to expect:
Daily individual and group therapy, life skills support, and 24/7 care, with programs typically lasting about 28 days.
Why it matters:
Dedicated time to strengthen your recovery foundations while removed from the outside distractions of everyday life.
What it is:
Intensive daytime care with flexible living options, allowing you to heal while staying connected to home or supportive housing.
Who it’s for:
For those transitioning out of residential treatment or needing daily structured and focused support without 24-hour supervision.
What to expect:
Structured therapy sessions, skill-building groups, and psychiatric support while maintaining some daily routine.
Why it matters:
Creates a supportive bridge between intensive treatment and independent living with consistent clinical guidance.
What it is:
Focused treatment sessions, typically 3 hours per day, 3–5 days per week, accommodating work, school, or family responsibilities.
Who it’s for:
For individuals stepping down from intensive care or whose substance use recovery stage doesn’t require residential treatment.
What to expect:
Therapeutic groups, individual counseling, and relapse prevention strategies that help you apply recovery skills in real life.
Why it matters:
Provides steady clinical support as you practice applying your recovery skills and build confidence in everyday life.
Virtual Substance Use IOP
What it is:
Structured online substance use treatment combining therapy, group support, and clinical care from the comfort of home.
Who it’s for:
For individuals needing structured addiction support without residential care or full-day, in-person treatment.
What to expect:
Live therapy sessions, relapse prevention, accountability, and clinical guidance delivered through secure virtual care.
Why it matters:
Provides consistent, high-quality care while allowing recovery to fit into real life and daily responsibilities.
What it is:
An ongoing community that offers connection, encouragement, and support for mental health program graduates.
Who it’s for:
For anyone who has completed mental health treatment with Guardian Recovery and wants continued connection and support.
What to expect:
Ongoing peer connection, wellness resources, and support groups within a community that understands recovery.
Why it matters:
You deserve sustained mental wellness and ongoing recovery guidance to strengthen sobriety and support long-term healing.
Not sure which level of care you need?
That’s completely normal. Our admissions team will conduct a confidential assessment and help you find the right starting point for your unique situation.
