Our Teen Outpatient Programs

Evidence Based Outpatient Treatment for Young People at Artemis

Speaking to a teen in adult therapy might discourage them. They flounder, feeling like they’re hearing a language they can’t understand. They become frustrated when the meaning gets lost, perhaps even quitting the necessary therapeutic intervention. Teenagers process emotions, relationships, and challenges differently from adults. Teen outpatient programs must speak to their specific needs – it’s like speaking in a language they can understand.

The team at Artemis Adolescent Healing Center specializes in adolescent and teen treatment services. We offer comprehensive outpatient treatment programs to address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. We offer intensive outpatient programs in a supportive environment, providing the best opportunity for long-term recovery.

Are you a parent to a teen struggling with drug and alcohol addiction or mental health issues? We invite you to learn more about our outpatient treatment services at Artemis.

Expressing Suicidal Thoughts Is an Emergency

Before we discuss the impact of mental illnesses on a young person’s education and family members, let’s address their safety first.

When a teen verbalizes thoughts of self-harm or suicide, believe them. Call 911 for immediately. They can stabilize them in the hospital. The emergency physicians may recommend residential treatment support to ensure their safety.

Call Artemis for a safe and structured recovery setting after the imminent emergency has passed. We accept emergency admissions and can start assessments and inpatient treatment. We can step them down to outpatient services when the thoughts of suicide have passed.

Substance Abuse and Teens by the Numbers

The 2022 Arizona Youth Survey found:

• 31% of Arizona students self-reported alcohol use
• 20.4% self-reported trying marijuana at least once
• 18.9% had vaped

While these are all legal for adults in the Grand Canyon State, teens who have used these substances are developing unhealthy coping tools.

Of course, not all young people who try these will develop an addiction; some will. It’s a risk that concerns most parents.

Why Teens Develop Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Many parents wonder how teens can develop such serious substance use disorders. Teenagers are at a higher risk of developing addiction due to:

• Immature brains, which reach full growth by around age 25
• Higher reward sensitivity; teens experience stronger pleasure responses than adults.
• Stressors, including peer pressure and the pressure to perform well in school
• Lack of emotional regulation skills
• Surviving traumatic events

Teen substance abuse can onset quickly. Early intervention is a must in helping youth break the cycle of drug or alcohol use before it grows into a lifelong struggle.

Does My Teenager Need Professional Outpatient Treatment?

Are you unsure if comprehensive outpatient treatment programs could help your teenager’s declining mental health? Our free printable PDF can help you assess their needs.

Don’t Wait for Rock Bottom

Well-meaning people (parents included) have often heard that someone must hit rock bottom to get help. But the spread of dangerous synthetic drugs changes this. The tiniest amount of fentanyl tainting a street drug can lead to a fatal overdose.

With the dangerous chemicals in street drugs today, rock bottom could mean death.

Core Benefits of a Teen Attending an Outpatient Treatment Facility

Here are some compelling reasons for at-risk youth to attend treatment.

Positive Behavioral Changes

Teens struggling with drugs and alcohol challenge their parents, teachers, and others. Using dialectical behavioral therapy can teach them how to manage their triggers and resolve the behavioral issues.

Recovery Often Means Better Academic Performance

Whether your child’s primary diagnosis is depression or drug use, grades often suffer from mental health challenges. Our approach is holistic; attending treatment also addresses their unique needs academically.

More Likely to Continue to Attend School

The structure of our program provides the accountability that teens need. When they don’t receive the appropriate resources to stop the freefall of addiction, they’re more likely to drop out of school.

Resuming Positive Friendships and Extracurricular School Activities

Teens often drop old friends and activities when they start using substances. After treatment services, they will be free to resume their previous lives. That can include a return to positive friendships and extracurricular activities.

Improved Physical Changes and Healthier Appearance

The most apparent symptoms of addiction are physical changes. With recovery, you start to see a return of a better appearance. Skin sores heal, weight stabilizes, and their eyes become clearer. You will see the transformation within a few weeks to several months.

Taking Fewer Unnecessary Risks

Drugs can make people have unrealistic confidence, allowing people to engage in very risky behaviors. Treatment programs are effective in helping teens make the connection between drug or alcohol use and the danger they face.

Restoring Healthy Sleep Patterns

Abusing drugs, especially stimulants, disrupts the restorative sleep a teenager needs. When we help them cease their use, they will once again get the rest their growing bodies need.

Outpatient Treatment Programs at Artemis

What can you expect at Artemis? The key components of our program are holistic, evidence-based, and effective at supporting long-term recovery:

• Individual counseling: Teens work with a counselor to learn the coping skills they need to change behavior and avoid future drug use.
• Family counseling: Attending family therapy helps to restore trust and communication.
• Peer groups: Teenagers attend group therapy, learning problem-solving, goal-setting, and communication skills with their peers.
• Music or art therapy: Using music and art allows teenagers to express themselves when they can’t verbalize their internal struggles.
• Aftercare planning: Teens will discover community resources (AA, SMART Recovery, NA) and sober activities to help them continue their recovery.

Artemis Accepts Most Insurance Plans

Don’t let your concerns over the cost of outpatient treatment programs hold you back from getting help for your teenager!

We accept most major group insurance programs and self-pay clients. Contact the Artemis admissions team for information on how your health benefits can help cover the cost of treatment programs.

We will gladly help you understand your coverage and even call your insurer to obtain the proper pre-certifications.

Call Artemis for the Best Outpatient Treatment Options for Teens

If you suspect your teen is experiencing poor mental health alone or combined with drugs and alcohol, trust your intuition. It is wise to stay proactive about your teenager’s well-being.

The primary goal at Artemis is to help every young person gain access to the tools that will help them lead a life of good mental and physical health and become productive adults. It is never too late to get help.

Call us today. All calls are confidential, so please reach out now!