Key takeaways
- When a child’s safety is the question, the entry point is almost always an emergency department, a county crisis line or a crisis stabilization unit, not a hospital’s front desk. Most inpatient youth units in California admit only after an evaluation somewhere else, and several say so on their own pages.
- There are five levels of care between a weekly therapy visit and a locked hospital unit. Knowing their names (crisis stabilization, inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient) is the fastest way to be taken seriously on the phone.
- Medi-Cal covers every medically necessary mental health and substance-use service for members under 21, and the county mental health plan is the door for the most intensive ones.4 5 Commercial plans in California must cover medically necessary residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment under the same terms as other medical care.8
- Interpreters are a right, not a favor: Medi-Cal plans must provide them in any language at no cost around the clock, and commercial plans must provide interpretation and translated documents.9 10 Ask for one when you first call.
- “Verified” here means that every program’s ages, phone numbers, addresses, published insurance lists and language statements were checked against the program’s own website on November 2, 2026, and every county access line against the state’s lists. Nobody called a unit or confirmed a bed. Listing is not an endorsement. Confirm everything before you drive.
If your child is in danger right now
If your child has hurt themselves, has taken something, or cannot be kept safe at home this hour, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Say the words “psychiatric emergency” and “minor.” If you need someone to talk to first, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or chat at 988lifeline.org. It answers day and night and is for parents too.1
In California, a minor who is a danger to themselves or others because of a mental disorder, and for whom voluntary treatment is not available, can be held for up to 72 hours of evaluation and treatment at a facility the county has designated for minors. The law requires the facility to make every effort to notify the parent or guardian as soon as possible.2 Parents are often frightened by the word “hold.” It is a safety measure with a clock on it, not a judgment about you.
The levels of care, and what each one is for
The programs below are sorted by how much of the day a child spends in care. A clinician decides the level after an assessment; your job is to describe what is happening at home honestly, and to ask which level the assessment points to and why.
| Level | What it is | Typical stay | How you usually get in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crisis stabilization unit | A place to be seen within hours, calmed, assessed and sent to the right next step. Some are walk-in. | Under 24 hours | Walk in, or the county crisis line sends you |
| Inpatient hospital | Locked, around-the-clock psychiatric care for a child who is not safe. | Days to about two weeks | Emergency department, crisis unit or a 72-hour hold |
| Residential treatment | Planned treatment with overnight stays, school on site, family therapy. Not an emergency service. | Weeks to months | Pre-admission assessment, insurance authorization, often a wait |
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | Most of the school day in treatment, nights at home. Often the step after a hospital stay. | Two to eight weeks | Referral from a hospital, clinician or parent call |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | Several afternoons or evenings a week, usually after school. | Six to twelve weeks | Parent call and an assessment |
| Outpatient | Weekly therapy, medication visits, after-school groups. | Ongoing | Your health plan or county line |
Two things the table cannot show. First, a mental health program is not automatically a substance-use program. Ask directly whether the same team can treat both, and whether it can manage withdrawal, which only some youth units do. Second, the level that fits today may not be the level that fits in two weeks. Good programs plan the step down before the step up ends.
How admission actually works
Inpatient units rarely take a call from a parent and admit the same day. Most require an evaluation first: in an emergency department, by a county crisis team, or in a crisis stabilization unit. Several hospitals in the directory say so on their own pages, and one of the largest children’s hospitals in Orange County admits only through an emergency department. When you call an inpatient line, ask “What is your admission route for a minor?” and expect to be sent to an evaluation.
Residential programs work the other way around. Admissions staff gather records, interview you, check benefits and decide whether the program is a fit, which can take days. Ask what the wait is and what you should do in the meantime; a safe plan for the waiting period is part of good admissions work.
Day and intensive outpatient programs sit in between. A parent can usually start the process with a phone call and an assessment, and some accept a child straight from a hospital stay.
Consent. A parent or guardian consents to treatment for most minors. California also lets a young person 12 or older consent on their own to outpatient mental health treatment if the treating professional judges them mature enough to take part, with the professional deciding how to involve the family.3 This matters mostly for outpatient care; hospitals and residential programs will want you in the room.
What to bring. Insurance cards, a current medication list with doses, the name of any therapist or prescriber, school records if the program has a school, and a written account of the last two weeks. Programs ask for all of it, and the written account is what gets the level of care right.
Paying for it
Medi-Cal (including IEHP, Molina and other Medi-Cal plans). Medi-Cal for Kids and Teens, the state’s name for the federal EPSDT benefit, covers every medically necessary service for members under 21, including treatment of mental health problems.4 The most intensive services, which the state calls specialty mental health services, are arranged by your county mental health plan, not by your health plan’s card. Each county runs a toll-free line for this, listed by county below.5 Youth substance-use treatment runs through a separate county access line under Drug Medi-Cal.6 Since 2022 the state’s “No Wrong Door” policy says a Medi-Cal member must get timely mental health care whichever door they call first, and must not lose a trusted clinician during a hand-off.7 If a plan and a county send you back and forth, say those three words and ask for a warm hand-off.
Commercial and employer plans. Since 2021, every California health plan that covers medical care must cover medically necessary treatment of mental health and substance-use disorders under the same terms as other medical conditions, and the law names the intermediate levels: residential treatment, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.8 Prior authorization is still common. Ask the plan for the behavioral health number on your card, ask whether this exact program and level are in network, and ask for the cost estimate in writing. If no in-network program can take your child in time, ask about a single-case agreement with an out-of-network one; plans grant them more often than families expect.
Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser members start inside Kaiser, which runs its own youth programs and contracts with some of the hospitals listed here. Call the mental health number on your card first; a program’s published “Kaiser” line means it has a contract, not that your region’s Kaiser will refer there.
TRICARE. Military families will see TRICARE or TriWest on several lists. Confirm the referral rules for your plan type before admission.
No insurance, or very little money. Start with your county line even if you are uninsured; counties can enroll eligible children in Medi-Cal and serve them while that happens. Several hospitals publish financial assistance for eligible families, and the cards say so where the site does.
Your language rights
If English is not your family’s first language, you are entitled to an interpreter at every step. Medi-Cal managed care plans must provide oral interpretation by a qualified interpreter, in any language, at all key points of contact, around the clock and at no cost.9 Commercial plans regulated by the state must assess their members’ language needs, provide interpretation for medical services and translate vital documents.10 Hospitals that take Medicare or Medi-Cal carry federal language-access duties of their own.
Three different things get mixed up on websites and on the phone: a clinician who speaks your language, a professional interpreter (in person, by phone or by video), and translated paperwork. The cards below distinguish them where the program’s site does. The practical rule: when you first call, say “We need a Spanish interpreter” (or any language, including American Sign Language), and ask how family therapy will be interpreted, not just intake.
School during treatment
A child who is in a hospital or residential facility, or who cannot attend school because of a temporary mental or emotional disability, is entitled to individual instruction, provided by the district where the facility sits or the district where the child lives.11 Programs with a school on site arrange this routinely; day programs often provide school excusal letters and coordinate with teachers. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, tell the program on day one and ask who will contact the school. Our essay on IEPs and 504 plans in California explains how those plans travel.
Inland Empire families: start here
Our practice is in Redlands, and most of our families live in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. For step-by-step help choosing a door in the two counties, including walk-in crisis centers and the county units for children, read The Right Door First. The lines a parent here calls first are:
- In danger now: call 911, or call or text 988 (chat at 988lifeline.org), any hour.
- San Bernardino County: the Department of Behavioral Health access line, 888-743-1478, 24/7, arranges Medi-Cal mental health care for children and adults; its substance use helpline is 800-968-2636, 24 hours.
- Riverside County: the CARES line, 800-499-3008, 24/7, is the number the county’s children’s pages give for mental health and substance use help. The state lists 800-706-7500 as the county’s Mental Health Plan access line; its hours are not published.
- IEHP members: the behavioral health call center and Member Services share 800-440-4347 (behavioral health weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Member Services weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- Molina members: Member Services, 888-665-4621, weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Kaiser Permanente Southern California members: mental health appointments at 833-579-4848, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the 24/7 crisis line is 800-900-3277.
- For a young person who wants to talk: the California Youth Crisis Line, 800-843-5200, 24/7; the Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741; and for LGBTQ+ young people, the Trevor Project, 866-488-7386, 24/7.
Beyond the Inland Empire, the county table at the end of this page covers all 58 counties.
Seven questions to ask before you say yes
- Fit. Does this exact program take my child’s age and treat what is happening now? Can it also treat substance use, including withdrawal, if that is part of it?
- Route. What evaluation, referral, county approval or medical clearance do you need first? What is the wait, and what should we do while we wait?
- Money. Is this facility, and this level of care, in network for our plan? Is prior authorization needed? Can we have a written estimate, including doctors’ fees and anything not covered?
- Language. Can treatment and family sessions happen in our language? Is a qualified interpreter, including sign language, available, and how is it arranged?
- Daily life. What is the schedule? How do we get there? How often is family expected, and what are the visiting and phone rules? How is schoolwork, credit and an IEP or 504 plan handled?
- Medical and developmental needs. Can the team manage medical conditions, medications, autism or developmental needs, or an eating disorder? What is the treatment approach, who is on staff, and what are our rights as a family?
- After. Who coordinates discharge, medication follow-up, ongoing therapy and recovery support? Confirm the exact arrival address before you travel; several programs here run more than one site.
The directory
Programs are grouped by region, with the Inland Empire first. Each card shows what the program itself publishes: the program’s own name for the service, the ages it says it serves, the levels of care, the street address for each program, every phone line with what it is for, the insurance list and which page it came from, what the site says about languages, how a family starts, what it says about family involvement and school, and the caveat we would want a parent to know. Open “Where this came from” on any card to see the pages that were read. Use the search box for a city or county, and the filters for your child’s age, a level of care, a region, a health plan, a language or a 24/7 line. “Not published” means the program’s website does not say; ask when you call.
Programs are marked as treating mental health, substance use or both. “Both” means the program’s own pages describe treating co-occurring conditions or run a substance-use track for minors; it does not mean every site or every level offers it.
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72 programs, each checked against its own website on November 2, 2026.
Inland Empire: Riverside and San Bernardino counties
Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
Youth inpatient, partial hospital, intensive outpatient and outpatient therapy
- Ages
- Children 8 to 13 and teens 14 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication
- Where
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- Center main building: 1710 Barton Rd, Redlands, CA 92373
- PHP and IOP, Redlands: 1686 Barton Rd, Suite 100, Redlands, CA 92373
- Outpatient therapy, Redlands: 1686 Barton Rd, Suite 200, Redlands, CA 92373
- PHP and IOP, Murrieta: 28078 Baxter Rd., Suite 242, Murrieta, CA 92563
- Outpatient therapy, Murrieta: 28078 Baxter Rd., Suite 240, Murrieta, CA 92563
- Treats
- Depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, OCD, bipolar disorder, psychosis and substance use disorders. One IOP track, called DUAL, is for substance use and related illness. The appointment page says it has no programs for children who are developmentally delayed, have an active eating disorder or have autism. No youth detox is described.
- Insurance published
- Youth outpatient appointment page: Aetna, Anthem Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, Exclusive Care, Healthnet, Managed Health Network, IEHP, Tricare and Triwest. No inpatient or PHP list is published, and the youth pages do not name Medi-Cal. The hospital-wide insurance page lists Medi-Cal and IEHP but says coverage varies by service; confirm your plan and level of care. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Its youth appointment page offers free interpreters for Spanish, sign language and other languages; call the information desk at 909-558-4000, ext. 43115. Clinician languages are not published.
- How to start
- For outpatient programs, a parent or guardian joins a free video assessment of 1 to 1.5 hours and fills in the e-check-in forms at least 72 hours ahead. For hospital admission, call the inpatient line. Programs typically start about one week after the assessment.
- Family and school
- Families are encouraged to attend at least one group a week. PHP is up to six hours a day, five days a week, for about two weeks, and the program provides school excusal. IOP is three evening hours, two to three times a week, for about eight to ten weeks.
What to know: The youth pages print no street address for inpatient care; 1710 Barton Rd is the center's main address, and its location page does not list a youth unit. Confirm inpatient openings by phone. No insurance list for inpatient or PHP; confirm openings and start dates.
Where this came from 5
- Loma Linda youth mental health
- Loma Linda youth appointments
- Loma Linda behavioral health locations
- Behavioral Medicine Center location
- Loma Linda insurance accepted
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA01 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Loma Linda University Health MEND Program
MEND intensive outpatient program for children with chronic illness
- Ages
- Children and teens; exact ages not published
- Levels of care
- Intensive outpatient
- Where
- 1790 W. Park Avenue, Suite 200, Redlands, CA 92373
- Treats
- Support for children and families coping with a chronic illness or its treatment, such as organ transplant, diabetes, chemotherapy, asthma, cystic fibrosis, kidney disease or seizures. Focus areas are anxiety, depression, body image, self-esteem, family issues, grief and following medical routines. No substance use treatment is described.
- Insurance published
- The MEND page itself publishes no insurance information, and Medi-Cal is not published. The Loma Linda youth outpatient page, which lists MEND among its intensive outpatient tracks, names Aetna, Anthem Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, Exclusive Care, Healthnet, Managed Health Network, IEHP, Tricare and Triwest. Ask whether your plan covers MEND before the assessment. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Nothing is published for MEND itself. The health system's youth appointment page offers free interpreters for Spanish, sign language and other languages; call the information desk at 909-558-4000, ext. 43115.
- How to start
- Call 909-558-9556 to request an assessment. The program does not take walk-ins.
- Family and school
- Youth sessions are Monday to Thursday, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. There are 24 sessions over six to eight weeks, and visits last two to three hours. Parents and siblings are asked to take part.
What to know: Ages, medical eligibility, current openings and insurance are not published; ask. This is not an emergency service. The same page describes an adult MEND program with a different schedule, so do not mix the two.
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Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA02 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Canyon Ridge Hospital
Adolescent inpatient, intensive outpatient and Pride program
- Ages
- Teens 13 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient
- Where
- 5353 G Street, Chino, CA 91710
- Treats
- Acute psychiatric care for teens, with dual-diagnosis programming for a secondary substance use disorder and a Pride program for LGBTQIA2+ teens. The adolescent inpatient page lists supervised alcohol and drug detoxification; the hospital's separate detox program is for adults.
- Insurance published
- Hospital-wide admissions list: Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield (including MHSA), Champus/TriWest, Cigna, HMC Healthworks, Holman Group, Humana, IEHP, Kaiser Permanente, Magellan, MHN, Optum and Medi-Cal for all counties, ages 13 to 20. It is not a list for the teen program alone; confirm the exact plan, level of care and authorization. Medi-Cal: accepted, per the site. Its billing page says eligible families may qualify for a discounted payment or charity care.
- Languages
- The hospital's language-assistance notice offers free help in Spanish and many other languages, with a dedicated line, and its nondiscrimination notice promises qualified interpreters at no cost. Clinician languages are not published.
- How to start
- Call the 24/7 line or book a confidential level-of-care assessment online. Teens can start IOP directly or step down to it after inpatient care.
- Family and school
- Inpatient has a tutorial-based school program. IOP meets after school, 4 to 7 p.m., in person or by video, with a weekly family night. Hospital visiting is 2 to 3 p.m. daily, one visitor at a time; ask whether the teen unit follows the same rule.
What to know: Starts at 13. Its IOP page gives both Monday-to-Friday and Monday-to-Thursday schedules; ask which applies. Confirm whether a minor can be detoxed there, and confirm openings before you drive.
Where this came from 5
- Canyon Ridge adolescent services
- Canyon Ridge adolescent inpatient
- Canyon Ridge adolescent IOP
- Canyon Ridge admissions and insurance
- Canyon Ridge language assistance notice
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA03 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Adolescent inpatient unit and adolescent psychiatric emergency department
- Ages
- Teens 13 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Walk-in or urgent assessment
- Where
- 400 North Pepper Avenue, Colton, CA 92324
- Treats
- A 20-bed adolescent inpatient behavioral health unit for ages 13 to 17, plus an adolescent psychiatric emergency department (EmPATH).
- Insurance published
- Not published for this unit. Ask whether your plan, including Medi-Cal, covers it. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Not published; ask about interpreters and Spanish when you call.
- How to start
- Families reach the unit through the ARMC psychiatric emergency department. Teens with severe autism or intellectual disability need screening at any emergency department first. Call the hospital main line to ask how to arrive.
- Family and school
- Not published; ask about family sessions, school and visiting rules.
What to know: No phone for the unit itself is published; the number here is the hospital main line. Insurance, family sessions, school and visiting rules are not published. Confirm before you drive.
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Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Added by our own research; not in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Telecare Crisis Stabilization Units (Merrill and Windsor Centers)
County crisis stabilization units for youth and adults, walk-ins welcome
- Ages
- Youth of all ages; exact ages not published
- Levels of care
- Crisis stabilization (hours to a day), Walk-in or urgent assessment
- Where
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- Merrill Center: 14677 Merrill Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335
- Windsor Center: 1481 North Windsor Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92404
- Treats
- Short-stay crisis stabilization, not a hospital admission, run for San Bernardino County. Both sites say walk-ins are welcome, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Merrill reserves four of its 20 chairs for youth.
- Insurance published
- The Telecare pages name no plans or fees. Both units are described as under contract with the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health. Ask about cost before you go. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- The Telecare pages do not list interpreters or Spanish staff; brochures are linked in Chinese and Vietnamese. The county says its separate crisis response teams work in English and Spanish. Ask what is available at the unit.
- How to start
- Walk in, or come by referral from county behavioral health clinics, crisis response teams, law enforcement or an emergency room. Call first to confirm a youth chair is open.
- Family and school
- These are short stays, and no school or family program is described. Ask what parents may do during the stay.
What to know: Only Merrill says how many youth chairs it has; Windsor does not. Stays are short and are not a hospital admission. Both pages print the Merrill number with a 951 area code; confirm it when you call.
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San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Crisis Response
Mobile crisis team for children and adults, plus crisis walk-in centers
- Ages
- Children and adults; no age cutoffs published
- Levels of care
- Walk-in or urgent assessment
- Where
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- Crisis Walk-In Center, Victorville: 12240 Hesperia Rd., Ste. A, Victorville, CA
- Crisis Walk-In Center, Yucca Valley: 7293 Dumosa Ave., Ste. 2, Yucca Valley, CA
- Treats
- Mobile, community-based response for children and adults in a psychiatric emergency. The county also lists two crisis walk-in centers. The county's crisis stabilization units are on a separate card.
- Insurance published
- The county page names no plans or fees and does not mention Medi-Cal. Ask about cost when you call. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- The county page says teams are available in English and Spanish 24/7/365, including holidays. Other languages are not listed.
- How to start
- Call 800-398-0018 or text 909-420-0560 to reach the Community Crisis Response Team. For an emergency, the county says to call 911.
- Family and school
- Not published; ask what the team does with the family and school after a crisis.
What to know: The page does not say whether the walk-in centers see children, or give any ages. It lists 24/7/365 hours today; confirm the walk-in center hours before you drive.
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Riverside County Mental Health Urgent Care, Indio
Walk-in urgent care and crisis stabilization for youth and adults
- Ages
- Youth and adults; county says as young as 5
- Levels of care
- Crisis stabilization (hours to a day), Walk-in or urgent assessment
- Where
- 47915 Oasis St., Indio, CA 92201
- Treats
- Crisis stabilization in a 12-chair unit with clinicians, prescribers, nursing and peer specialists. Admission can be voluntary or involuntary (5150). The unit page also mentions co-occurring substance use but does not say whether that applies to minors.
- Insurance published
- Neither the Telecare page nor the county page names plans or fees, and Medi-Cal is not mentioned. Ask about cost before you go. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Not published for this unit. The county's children's page says its services are available in multiple languages; ask what is offered in Indio.
- How to start
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The county describes its urgent care centers as walk-in with no appointment. Everyone gets a medical screening first to decide whether they are medically stable to be admitted.
- Family and school
- Not published; ask what the unit does with parents and school.
What to know: The upper youth age and the number of youth chairs are not published. The Telecare unit in Riverside (County Farm Road) is for adults 18 and older. The county also lists urgent cares in Perris and Palm Springs but gives no ages for them; ask.
Where this came from 4
- Telecare Riverside County crisis unit, Indio
- Riverside County mental health urgent cares
- Telecare Western Riverside crisis unit
- Riverside County children's behavioral health
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Added by our own research; not in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Riverside University Health System Children's Behavioral Health
County children's mental health: CARES line, hospital follow-up, wraparound
- Ages
- Children and teens up to 17; early help for under 5
- Levels of care
- Outpatient therapy or medication, Wraparound or in-home team
- Where
- Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- Programs listed: Therapeutic Behavioral Services, in-home wraparound, Youth Connect, a Youth Hospital Intervention Program for youth recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals, parent support and training, early intervention and first-episode psychosis care.
- Insurance published
- The county page says most services are covered by Medi-Cal and no one is denied care based on their ability to pay. It names no private plans. Confirm which program you need and how it is covered. Medi-Cal: accepted, per the site. The county page says no one is denied care based on their ability to pay.
- Languages
- The page says services are available in multiple languages and asks families to name their preferred language when they call. Spanish and interpreters are not named.
- How to start
- Call the confidential CARES Line at 800-499-3008. A licensed professional assesses the child's needs and guides next steps. The county also runs walk-in Mental Health Urgent Care centers in Riverside, Perris, Palm Springs and Indio.
- Family and school
- Parent support and training groups and in-home wraparound are listed. School details are not published.
What to know: This is a county system, not one site, and the page prints no clinic addresses. Transitional age youth services are also listed for ages 16 to 25. The Western Riverside urgent care is for adults 18 and older.
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Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Added by our own research; not in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Riverside Latino Commission
Residential substance use treatment for boys (Michael's Youth Home)
- Ages
- Boys 13 to 17
- Levels of care
- Residential treatment
- Where
- Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- 30 and 45 day residential substance use program for up to six boys, with family counseling. For boys only.
- Insurance published
- Not mentioned on the program page. Ask about Medi-Cal, insurance and any fees when you call. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- The program page describes itself as a Spanish-speaking facility. Interpreters and other languages are not mentioned.
- How to start
- Call to check availability at Michael's Home. No referral steps are printed.
- Family and school
- Family counseling is listed. School is mentioned only as a goal, to function well at home, in school and in the community.
What to know: Boys only, with room for six. Address, insurance and referral steps are not published; confirm availability and payment by phone.
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Los Angeles County
Aurora Charter Oak Hospital
Adolescent inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP and chemical dependency IOP
- Ages
- Teens 13 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Withdrawal management (detox)
- Where
- 1161 E. Covina Blvd., Covina, CA 91724
- Treats
- Teens with mental health concerns, substance use concerns or both. The adolescent inpatient page describes medically monitored detox, and a separate chemical dependency IOP is listed for teens.
- Insurance published
- Adolescent inpatient page: Medicare, Medi-Cal, Blue Cross, United Health, Kaiser and most major plans. Its residential page says Medi-Cal and Medicare do not cover residential care. The hospital-wide list adds Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Health Net, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), Optum and TRICARE. Confirm your plan for each level of care. Medi-Cal: accepted, per the site. It offers payment plans and says its team can help uninsured families explore financial options. Residential care may use single-case or self-pay arrangements.
- Languages
- No interpreter, Spanish or sign-language information is published on the adolescent, home or insurance pages. Ask when you call.
- How to start
- Call the 24/7 line for a free, confidential assessment, placement and a check of your benefits. Inpatient stabilization usually takes five to seven days; residential care often takes two to four weeks.
- Family and school
- Family therapy begins at admission, and teens are treated apart from adults. PHP runs Monday to Friday afternoons with guided study time. IOP meets three days a week around after-school hours. Visits are scheduled a day ahead through the case manager, about 20 minutes, one or two adults, no children.
What to know: Residential care does not accept Medi-Cal or Medicare, though inpatient does. Starts at 13. Confirm whether a minor can be detoxed there, the IOP days and times, and openings. The street address is for the whole campus; ask where residential and outpatient programs check in.
Where this came from 5
- Charter Oak adolescent inpatient
- Charter Oak adolescent residential
- Charter Oak adolescent outpatient
- Charter Oak insurances we accept
- Charter Oak visiting a patient
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA04 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Del Amo Behavioral Health System
Adolescent inpatient (Torrance) and adolescent IOP (Carson)
- Ages
- Teens 13 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient
- Where
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- Adolescent inpatient, Torrance: 23700 Camino Del Sol, Torrance, CA 90505
- Adolescent IOP, Carson: 16920 Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA 90746
- Treats
- Mental health and behavioral disorders in teens. Inpatient care includes crisis stabilization with 24-hour supervision and substance abuse counseling. No youth detox is described; the site names two outside partners for substance use and eating disorder treatment.
- Insurance published
- Hospital-wide cost page: Aetna, Beacon, Blue Cross, Blue Shield MHSA, Cigna Behavioral Health, Kaiser Permanente, Magellan, MHN, Optum, TRICARE and others, plus Medi-Cal for ages 6 to 20 and 65 and over. The adolescent pages have no list of their own; confirm that the teen IOP is covered. Medi-Cal: accepted, per the site. Its billing page says eligible uninsured or low-income patients may qualify for a discounted payment and charity care.
- Languages
- The parent company's language-assistance notice, linked from the hospital site, offers free language help and auxiliary aids, with Spanish and many other languages listed. Visiting guidelines are also in Spanish. Clinician languages are not published.
- How to start
- Call intake to talk through an assessment and the right program; licensed mental health professionals are available around the clock. For the Carson IOP schedule and referral steps, call the outpatient line.
- Family and school
- Inpatient days include study hall, daily therapy groups, recreation therapy and discharge planning. IOP meets three days of your choice, Monday to Friday, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., after school. The team works with the teen and family on a treatment plan.
What to know: Starts at 13. No under-13 program and no standalone youth detox are described. Confirm that Medi-Cal covers the teen IOP, openings and Carson arrival instructions. Its footer shows an unlabeled toll-free number, 800-533-5266, which is left off here.
Where this came from 6
- Del Amo adolescent inpatient
- Del Amo adolescent IOP
- Del Amo cost of treatment
- Del Amo contact (Carson address)
- Del Amo visiting hours
- UHS language assistance notice
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA05 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (day treatment)
- Ages
- Teens 12.5 to 17
- Levels of care
- Partial hospitalization (day program)
- Where
- 150 UCLA Medical Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Treats
- Intensive, time-limited day treatment for teens with emotional, behavioral and psychiatric difficulties. Ongoing drug use or serious medical concerns may lead to a referral to another setting. This is not an inpatient program.
- Insurance published
- The program page names no accepted plans and does not mention Medi-Cal. Not published; ask admissions about benefits, authorization and costs before enrolling. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- UCLA Health says it provides interpreters at no cost to patients and their relatives, hospital-wide. Phone and video interpreters are available 24/7, staff Spanish interpreters work weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and an ASL interpreter is on staff. Clinician languages are not published.
- How to start
- Referrals come from an inpatient team, an outpatient clinician, the UCLA emergency department or a parent's inquiry. The program must accept the referral first. Parents then meet staff for paperwork, school enrollment and orientation; schedule through the admissions line. Joining is voluntary.
- Family and school
- The program runs Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Teens enroll in a hospital school taught on site by the school district during the school year. Parents must attend one one-hour family session a week. A family member or designated adult must provide transportation.
What to know: The usual stay is up to six to eight weeks. Aggression, repeated absences or ongoing drug use may lead to referral elsewhere. The program page prints no street address, and a site banner mentions a new behavioral health campus coming in 2026; confirm where the program meets.
Where this came from 3
- UCLA adolescent partial hospital program
- UCLA Health language services
- UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA06 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
ABC (Achievement, Behavior, Cognition) Child Partial Hospitalization Program
- Ages
- Children 6 to 12 and their families
- Levels of care
- Partial hospitalization (day program)
- Where
- 760 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Treats
- Mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, autism spectrum and other developmental disorders, some genetic syndromes, and trouble with impulse control and emotions. No substance use treatment is listed.
- Insurance published
- The program page publishes no insurance, plan or Medi-Cal information. Not published; ask intake about insurance, authorization and costs. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- UCLA Health says it provides interpreters at no cost by phone, video or in person, hospital-wide. Phone and video interpreters are available 24/7, staff Spanish interpreters work weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and an ASL interpreter is on staff. Clinician languages are not published.
- How to start
- Email or call intake and fill out an inquiry form; the intake team reaches out as space opens. Plan to stay on site the whole first day and bring school reports, any IEP, past evaluations and the immunization record.
- Family and school
- The year-round program runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., with school lessons during the school year. Family meetings and parent training happen once a week during program hours. A designated adult must pick up the child with ID, and the family must call by 8 a.m. if the child cannot attend.
What to know: Time-limited. Daily attendance and taking part in all activities are expected. A child whose aggression cannot be managed may be referred to another setting. The page gives no entrance or floor; ask intake where to arrive.
Where this came from 3
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA07 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Tarzana Treatment Centers
Youth residential, detox, day treatment, IOP and outpatient care
- Ages
- Youth 8 to 17; residential and outpatient substance use care 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Residential treatment, Withdrawal management (detox), Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication
- Where
-
- Lancaster, teen and young adult services: 44443 N. 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
- Lancaster, residential site: 44447 N. 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
- Tarzana main facility: 18646 Oxnard Street, Tarzana, CA 91356
- Tarzana, teen and young adult services: 18700 Oxnard Street, Tarzana, CA 91356
- Treats
- Youth substance use treatment (residential, day treatment, IOP, outpatient, medications for addiction) and youth mental health treatment, plus a program for both together. Its detox page says youth detox is needed only in rare circumstances and is done in an inpatient setting.
- Insurance published
- Its FAQ, which covers the whole organization, says it accepts most health insurance, including Medi-Cal, and also Medicare and My Health LA; two FAQ answers word this differently. No plan names are published for youth. The assessment is free, and staff help uninsured families apply. Its Drug Medi-Cal page dates from 2016; do not rely on it. Medi-Cal: accepted, per the site.
- Languages
- No interpreter, Spanish or sign-language information is published on the youth, contact, FAQ or location pages. Ask when you call.
- How to start
- Call the central line for a free, confidential assessment, or walk into any of its facilities. Youth programs do intakes Monday to Friday and Saturday by appointment. The FAQ says it aims to admit the same or next day, and if no residential bed is open it suggests IOP.
- Family and school
- A parent or guardian must join weekly family sessions. Residential teens do independent study through the local school district. Day treatment (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) has five hours of classroom instruction on site. Phones and computers are not allowed in residential care; visits are scheduled. Free youth wellness groups meet weekly.
What to know: Age limits differ by service. The youth residential program is in Lancaster, but no page says which building holds the youth beds; ask admissions. Whether a given teen can be detoxed needs a clinical assessment. Day treatment and IOP hours differ between its pages; confirm them.
Where this came from 6
- Tarzana youth and family services
- Tarzana youth residential treatment
- Tarzana youth substance use treatment
- Tarzana youth mental health treatment
- Tarzana FAQ
- Tarzana locations
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA08 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Phoenix Houses of California
Youth outpatient substance use, youth mental health and wraparound
- Ages
- Substance use care 12 to 24; mental health up to age 21
- Levels of care
- Outpatient therapy or medication, Intensive outpatient, Wraparound or in-home team
- Where
- 11600 Eldridge Avenue, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
- Treats
- Outpatient substance use care for teens and young adults (counseling, IOP when appropriate, drug screening, medications and recovery support) and outpatient youth mental health care, plus wraparound services for youth and families. No youth residential beds or medical detox are published.
- Insurance published
- Organization-wide insurance page: it accepts Medi-Cal and many insurance types, serves people who are uninsured and offers self-pay. Logos show Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Health Net, Kaiser Permanente, MHN, Optum, United Behavioral Health and others. It says each insurer contract differs, so confirm your plan for the youth program. Medi-Cal: accepted, per the site. Some services may be open to uninsured people depending on eligibility, program and funding; self-pay options are available.
- Languages
- Its client rights page says language help may include qualified interpreters, information in other languages and sign-language interpreters, but it names no languages and does not say Spanish or free. Ask for the language you need at intake.
- How to start
- Families call the location or use the Get Help page. Schools, clinicians and agencies use its referral process page, and a form is linked for youth mental health. Programs, eligibility and funding vary.
- Family and school
- Youth services aim to keep young people connected to home and school. Support may include family counseling, parenting help and school-based support, in clinic, home, school, the community or by telehealth. Youth mental health services last six to nine months on average.
What to know: Outpatient only here. Youth IOP is offered only when appropriate; confirm ages, openings and how referrals work. Youth substance use outpatient care is listed at this site and one in Santa Ana. Ask what is available in your area.
Where this came from 6
- Phoenix House Lake View Terrace
- Phoenix House insurance and payment
- Phoenix House youth substance use services
- Phoenix House youth mental health
- Phoenix House get help
- Phoenix House client rights and accessibility
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA09 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Visions Treatment Centers
Teen residential, extended care, PHP, IOP and day school
- Ages
- Teens 13 to 17; extended care also supports young adults
- Levels of care
- Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication, Withdrawal management (detox)
- Where
-
- Malibu residential (10 beds): Malibu, CA. Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Thousand Oaks residential (6 beds): Thousand Oaks, CA. Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Santa Monica extended care (6 beds): Santa Monica, CA. Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Wellness Center: PHP, IOP, day school: Los Angeles, CA. Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Calabasas PHP and IOP: Calabasas, CA. Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- Teen mental health, substance use and dual diagnosis, including residential care for severe mental health problems, self-harm, suicidal thoughts or substance-related behavior. Its Malibu page mentions medically supervised detox when clinically appropriate. It also lists a specialty clinic, LGBTQ+ programming and teletherapy.
- Insurance published
- Its Malibu page says it works with many insurers, including Anthem Blue Cross, and can help check out-of-network benefits. No full plan list is published. Medi-Cal and self-pay terms are not published; ask admissions. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- No interpreter, Spanish or sign-language information is published on the pages reviewed. Ask when you call.
- How to start
- Call 818-889-3665 or use the contact form for a free assessment; admissions matches the teen to a program. For Calabasas PHP or IOP, call the Calabasas line, where admissions answers 24/7.
- Family and school
- Parents take part in therapy, coaching and aftercare planning, and Calabasas outpatient care includes weekly family counseling. The therapeutic day school runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with tutoring. Thousand Oaks stays are usually 45 to 90 days; extended care is at least 90 days. Visiting rules are not published.
What to know: Each site offers a different level of care, and its homepage and locations page describe the sites differently. Street addresses are not published; get them from admissions. Beds are few. Confirm openings, funding, school credit and whether a minor can be detoxed.
Where this came from 6
- Visions locations
- Visions Malibu residential
- Visions Thousand Oaks residential
- Visions Santa Monica extended care
- Visions Calabasas PHP and IOP
- Visions day school
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA11 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Child and adolescent inpatient unit (4 West)
- Ages
- Children and teens; exact ages not published
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital
- Where
- 150 UCLA Medical Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Treats
- Short-term, secure inpatient care for children and teens who need the highest level of psychiatric treatment. The same page also lists a partial hospitalization program and a child day program; this card covers the inpatient unit only.
- Insurance published
- The Resnick page says only "Varies by insurance coverage" and links to a UCLA Health list of accepted plans. No plans are named for this unit and Medi-Cal is not mentioned. Ask whether your plan covers inpatient care here. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Not published; ask about interpreters and Spanish when you call.
- How to start
- The unit pages do not describe how admission works. Call one of the unit lines or the hospital main number and ask how to request admission.
- Family and school
- The page says the team works with each patient and family to plan the next level of care, and educational consultants are on the unit staff. School schedule and visiting hours are not published; ask.
What to know: Ages, a street address for the unit, an insurance list and admission steps are not published; ask before you travel. The unit pages do not say which of the three unit lines serves which patients.
Where this came from 3
- UCLA Resnick child and adolescent psychiatry
- UCLA Resnick 4 West unit contact information
- UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Added by our own research; not in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
BHC Alhambra Hospital
Teen inpatient crisis care, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient
- Ages
- Teens 13 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient
- Where
- 4619 N. Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770
- Treats
- Acute care for teens in a mental health crisis, with step-down partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Its teen pages do not describe substance use treatment.
- Insurance published
- Its adolescent and outpatient pages name no plans and link to a "Help Paying Your Bill" page. Medi-Cal is not mentioned. Ask whether your plan covers each level of care. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- The site links a language assistance notice, but the languages are not listed on the teen pages. Ask about Spanish and interpreters.
- How to start
- Call the 24/7 line for a confidential level-of-care assessment. Teens can step down to partial hospitalization after inpatient care or be admitted directly. Intensive outpatient admits after a referral from the teen's provider.
- Family and school
- Family therapy is offered, and inpatient visiting is every evening. Partial hospitalization meets Monday to Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., in person or by video. Intensive outpatient meets 3 to 5 days a week, 6 to 9 p.m., and dinner is provided for in-person attendees.
What to know: The teen page says 13 to 17, but the home page says the hospital serves ages 4 through adult; ask whether younger children are admitted. Insurance and languages are not published, and no on-site school is described.
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Hillsides
Residential and day treatment for children and youth, plus HillsidesCares
- Ages
- Children from age 6; residential runs into young adulthood
- Levels of care
- Residential treatment, Outpatient therapy or medication
- Where
- 940 Avenue 64, Pasadena, CA 91105
- Treats
- For children who have experienced trauma, cannot live at home, or have severe emotional, psychological or behavioral challenges. Family, individual and group psychotherapy are offered. HillsidesCares serves ages 6 to 17.
- Insurance published
- Not published for residential treatment. The HillsidesCares page says the team works with insurance providers to plan care; Medi-Cal is not named. Ask who pays before you apply. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Only the client grievance policy is noted in English and Spanish. Languages for treatment are not published; ask.
- How to start
- Use the "Get Help Now" online form or call. The page says the team works directly with families and county agencies, but it does not say whether a family can refer a child on its own.
- Family and school
- Family psychotherapy and parent and guardian skill-building and support groups are offered. Academic tutoring and a student life center are mentioned; an on-site school is not.
What to know: Ask whether a family can refer without a county agency, and whether Medi-Cal or private insurance pays. The upper age for residential care ("young adulthood") is not given.
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Five Acres
Residential services for ages 6 to 18, and outpatient services
- Ages
- Residential: children 6 to 18
- Levels of care
- Residential treatment, Outpatient therapy or medication
- Where
- 760 W. Mountain View St., Altadena, CA 91001
- Treats
- The home page describes 24/7 care for children with more intensive needs, plus clinic, telehealth and in-home outpatient services. Clinicians provide individual and family therapy.
- Insurance published
- Not published on the pages read. Ask about plans, Medi-Cal and fees when you contact them. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- The residential page says services are offered in English, Spanish, and other languages through an interpreter.
- How to start
- The residential page says to refer your child by email at 24-7help@5acres.org; the outpatient address is hope@5acres.org. It does not say who may refer. You can also call the general number.
- Family and school
- Individual and family therapy are offered. An on-site school is not mentioned; ask.
What to know: Ask whether a family can refer directly or only through a county agency, and how care is paid for. The organization's web address is 5acres.org.
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Orange County
CHOC (Rady Children's Health, Orange County)
Cherese Mari Laulhere Mental Health Inpatient Center and teen IOP
- Ages
- Inpatient children and teens 3 to 17; IOP for middle and high school teens
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient
- Where
-
- Inpatient, entered via emergency dept.: 1201 W. La Veta Avenue, Orange, CA 92868
- Teen IOP, Centrum North: 1120 W. La Veta Avenue, Suite 400, Orange, CA 92868
- Treats
- Inpatient care for children and teens at immediate risk of harming themselves or others. The IOP treats moderate to severe anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and emotional outbursts using DBT. No youth detox or substance use residential care is described.
- Insurance published
- The IOP page says "Insurance-based" and offers help getting a referral from your doctor or insurer. Neither program page lists accepted plans or Medi-Cal, so Medi-Cal is not published; ask. The hospital's financial page lists a CalOptima network and says its financial resource center helps with Medi-Cal and Covered California. Medi-Cal: not published; ask. Its financial assistance plan reduces bills by 75 to 100 percent for qualifying families; families at or under 400 percent of the federal poverty level get a 100 percent reduction.
- Languages
- The hospital-wide language page offers free help in 15 languages, including Spanish, at 714-509-3200 (TTY 711). The program pages say nothing about sign language.
- How to start
- Inpatient: every admission goes through a hospital emergency department when space is available; there is no direct admission. IOP: call for an appointment or for help getting a referral. New IOP patients join every two weeks.
- Family and school
- Inpatient has 18 private rooms and a seven-day program, and a parent can stay overnight when appropriate; the usual stay is five to seven days. IOP is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 3:30 to 6:45 p.m., for 8 weeks (high school) or 10 weeks (middle school). Parents attend groups, and staff coordinate with the school.
What to know: Inpatient beds depend on assessment and space. The IOP is closed weekends and major holidays. Its pages give no numeric IOP ages; confirm eligibility, and whether substance use can be addressed. The 24/7 crisis line is a county service, not a CHOC line. Inpatient visiting hours are on a separate page.
Where this came from 4
- CHOC mental health inpatient center
- CHOC intensive outpatient program
- CHOC language assistance
- CHOC financial resources
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA10 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Newport Academy
Teen residential care, plus Costa Mesa partial hospital and IOP
- Ages
- Ages 7 to 18 on the site; the outpatient program is 12 to 18
- Levels of care
- Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient
- Where
-
- Outpatient PHP and IOP, Costa Mesa: 3189 Pullman St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Southern California residential: Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Northern California residential: San Francisco Bay Area. Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- Mental health treatment for children and teens, including co-occurring substance use. The home page lists depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, substance use and suicidal thoughts. Medical withdrawal care is not described.
- Insurance published
- Home page: Optum, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente and TRICARE, "and more." Its insurance page adds Anthem, Blue Shield of California, Health Net and Magellan, among others. It says Medicaid is accepted only in limited locations and situations, so Medi-Cal is not published for these campuses. These are organization-wide statements; ask about your plan and the exact campus. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- No interpreter, Spanish or sign language statement on the pages we read. Not published; ask.
- How to start
- Call the 24/7 admissions line or use the online form. Admissions picks the level of care, checks insurance at no cost and chooses a location. Most insurers want pre-approval first.
- Family and school
- Residential care includes an accredited school program, family therapy and parent support groups. The outpatient program meets about 3 to 6 p.m., three to five days a week, and a virtual option is offered in California. Visiting rules are not published; ask.
What to know: Residential campus addresses are not published. The site does not say which California campus takes ages 7 to 11. Its Costa Mesa page sends mixed signals to search engines, so call to confirm that site is taking new teens. Confirm openings before you travel.
Where this came from 6
- Newport Academy home page
- Newport Academy locations
- Newport Academy Southern California residential
- Newport Academy Costa Mesa outpatient
- Newport Academy teen IOP
- Newport Academy insurance
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA13 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
UCI Health
Adolescent inpatient unit and adolescent partial hospitalization program
- Ages
- Teens 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program)
- Where
- Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- Rapid assessment and stabilization for teens in psychiatric crisis, on a 14-bed locked unit. The partial hospitalization program is described as voluntary and held in an unlocked unit.
- Insurance published
- Its FAQ says UCI Health contracts with many insurance companies that cover the program, but it names none. It says Medi-Cal does not cover this program. Families without coverage can pay a daily rate; the amount is not printed. Ask your plan and the program about authorization. Medi-Cal: not accepted, per the site.
- Languages
- Not published; ask about interpreters and Spanish when you call.
- How to start
- A team of psychiatrists, social workers and the clinical manager meets with parents to decide whether this level of care fits and to gather what insurance needs. For an emergency, the page says to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The average stay is three to seven days.
- Family and school
- Parents take part in weekly family therapy with a staff therapist. A credentialed teacher from Orange Unified School District is on the team, and the team works with the teen's school after discharge. Visiting hours are not published.
What to know: Medi-Cal does not cover this program. No street address, unit phone or visiting hours are published, and the partial hospitalization ages and hours are not on the pages; ask.
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Waymakers Children's Crisis Residential
Voluntary six-bed crisis homes (ages 12 and up) and minors' crisis team
- Ages
- Ages 12 and up; the county's children's page lists 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Residential treatment, Crisis stabilization (hours to a day)
- Where
-
- Crisis residential, Laguna Beach: 980 Catalina, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- Crisis residential, Huntington Beach: 7291 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648
- Crisis residential, Tustin: 14632 Yorba St., Tustin, CA 92780
- Treats
- A voluntary, six-bed, short-term crisis stabilization home run for the Orange County Health Care Agency. The county also lists In Home Crisis Stabilization, with in-home response and short-term therapy for children, youth and families, at its Anaheim Priority Center, 714-543-4333.
- Insurance published
- The county pages name no plans or fees. Ask the referring team about coverage. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- The county page lists English and Spanish for the crisis residential homes and the Crisis Assessment Team, with other translation available. In Home Crisis Stabilization is offered in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
- How to start
- Referral only, with no walk-ins or self-referrals. The county says referrals come from hospitals, county crisis assessment (CAT/PERT) teams or county specialty mental health programs. A parent in a crisis can call the minors' Crisis Assessment Team, which serves any minor in Orange County.
- Family and school
- Not published; ask the referring team about family contact, school and visiting.
What to know: Families cannot refer a child directly. The county pages do not give a phone for the homes themselves, so start with the Crisis Assessment Team line. Coverage, school and visiting rules are not published.
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Hillside Horizon
Teen residential treatment in Orange County and Riverside County
- Ages
- Teens 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Residential treatment
- Where
- Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- Live-in care with 24/7 staff and daily therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders, self-harm and insomnia. The page says substance use is sometimes present alongside these. Most stays run 60 to 90 days.
- Insurance published
- The site says it verifies most major plans and lists Aetna, GEHA, Carelon, Anthem, Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Self-pay is an option. Medi-Cal is not mentioned; ask. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Not published; ask about Spanish and interpreters.
- How to start
- The steps are an initial call, a benefits check, a clinical assessment, then admission.
- Family and school
- Family involvement is required: weekly family therapy, parent coaching and a workshop before discharge. Classes on site follow the teen's home school.
What to know: The page prints no facility address or city, so ask where your teen would live. A private program; Medi-Cal is not mentioned.
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San Diego and Imperial counties
Rady Children's Health
Inpatient psychiatry unit (CAPS) and Behavioral Health Urgent Care
- Ages
- Inpatient: up to age 18. Urgent care: ages 5 to 21
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Walk-in or urgent assessment
- Where
-
- CAPS inpatient unit (hospital address): 3020 Children's Way, San Diego, CA 92123
- Behavioral Health Urgent Care: 4305 University Avenue, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92105
- Treats
- These are two different services. CAPS is the inpatient psychiatric unit; its page lists depression, psychosis, anxiety and substance abuse. The urgent care sees youth with suicidal or homicidal thoughts, self-harm, psychotic thinking, or severe depression or anxiety. A youth detox program is not described.
- Insurance published
- Urgent care page: Medi-Cal and some private plans are accepted for the short follow-up visits that can come after the first safety assessment. The CAPS page publishes no insurance information. Ask which plans cover an inpatient stay. Medi-Cal: accepted, per the site.
- Languages
- Hospital-wide: free language assistance, on-site Spanish interpreters on weekdays, phone and video interpreting in more than 200 languages, and sign language interpreters by video or in person with notice. The urgent care page says 150 languages; the two pages differ.
- How to start
- Urgent care: walk in Mon-Fri 1 to 5:15 p.m. for a safety assessment, or book a morning appointment. After hours, weekends and holidays, go to the nearest emergency room, call 911 (ask for the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team) or call 888-724-7240. CAPS admission steps are not published; call the main number.
- Family and school
- CAPS lists family involvement, a family meeting before discharge, and teachers from San Diego Unified School District on the unit. Visiting rules are not published; ask.
What to know: Urgent care is not open around the clock and has no psychiatry or medication during walk-in hours. If a youth needs a hospital stay, staff help arrange transport to an emergency department or psychiatric hospital. CAPS and urgent care differ in ages, hours and insurance. Bed availability is not published.
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Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA14 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
Child and teen inpatient, partial hospital, outpatient and after-school programs
- Ages
- Children 6 to 12 and teens 12 to 17; the Changes program is 13 to 18
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication, After-school program
- Where
- 7850 Vista Hill Ave., San Diego, CA 92123
- Treats
- Serious emotional and behavioral problems, including self-harm, aggression, depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide. Inpatient care also lists substance abuse, and the Changes program is outpatient dual-diagnosis treatment for teens with chemical dependency. Whether a minor can be detoxed there is not published.
- Insurance published
- The child and teen page says the hospital works with many managed care organizations, including TRICARE. It publishes no full plan list and no Medi-Cal statement. Ask about your plan and whether the stay needs prior approval. Medi-Cal: not published; ask. Jayden's Helping Hand offers financial support to eligible underserved teens and young adults who join the intensive outpatient program. Eligibility is not stated on the page.
- Languages
- The program page has a Spanish version. Sharp's policy page lists 24/7 phone interpreting, sign language interpreters and video interpreting; arrange it at 800-827-4277 on weekdays. It does not say whether interpreting is free.
- How to start
- Call the 24-hour intake hotline. An intake specialist asks about symptoms and behavior, then refers the family to the right child or teen program, including Changes for a teen using drugs or alcohol. Whether a referral or prior approval is needed is not published.
- Family and school
- The care team includes certified special education instructors. The teen group (grades 7 to 12) and the Changes program meet after school. Partial hospital follows a hospital stay, replaces one, or steps up from outpatient care. Ask the unit about visiting hours.
What to know: Openings and detox for minors are not published. Age 12 appears in both the child and teen ranges. Sharp's pages say its Mid City outpatient programs move to the Mesa Vista campus by Nov. 10, 2026; ask which youth services that covers and confirm the Changes schedule and site.
Where this came from 4
- Sharp child and teen mental health
- Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
- Sharp Mesa Vista child and adolescent services
- Sharp language and interpreter services
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA15 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Aurora San Diego Hospital
Child and adolescent short-term inpatient psychiatric care
- Ages
- Child inpatient 5 to 12; adolescent inpatient 13 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital
- Where
- 11878 Avenue of Industry, San Diego, CA 92128
- Treats
- Short-term stabilization for acute emotional, behavioral, psychological and substance use concerns. Teen care includes substance use groups. The hospital says a medication protocol is used for detox "when indicated" but does not say that applies to the youth unit. No residential care or ECT.
- Insurance published
- Its insurance page says it accepts most HMO and PPO plans, including Kaiser, TRICARE and Medi-Cal, and lists about 30 plans such as Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Magellan, Managed Health Network and Optum. Staff check whether the stay needs prior approval. Confirm your exact plan. Medi-Cal: accepted, per the site. Discount and charity care programs for patients who qualify. Ask for Patient Financial Services at 858-487-3200, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Languages
- No interpreter, Spanish or sign language statement on the youth or FAQ pages. Written information in another language can be requested through Patient Financial Services. Not published; ask.
- How to start
- Call any time for a no-cost confidential assessment. The FAQ says it can usually be done the same day and takes about 45 minutes. Bring insurance cards and a list of current medications. Staff decide the level of care and whether insurance needs approval.
- Family and school
- A state-certified teacher gives classroom lessons every day and works with the home school. A psychiatrist sees the youth daily, there are family sessions, and a social worker plans discharge. Visiting is Mon, Wed and Sat 6 to 7 p.m. (arrive by 5:45); one visitor at a time, none under 18.
What to know: Inpatient only for now: the child partial hospital, teen partial hospital and teen substance use outpatient program are all marked "temporarily unavailable" on its page, even though the page intro still mentions outpatient care. Confirm before relying on them. Beds are "normally" available, but that is not live availability.
Where this came from 5
- Aurora San Diego youth services
- Aurora San Diego FAQs
- Aurora San Diego insurance
- Aurora San Diego contact information
- Aurora San Diego visitation guidelines
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA16 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
McAlister Institute
East and South Teen Recovery Centers: teen substance use outpatient treatment
- Ages
- Teens; exact ages not published
- Levels of care
- Outpatient therapy or medication, After-school program
- Where
-
- East Teen Recovery Center: 550 Fesler Street, Suite G1, El Cajon, CA 92020
- South Teen Recovery Center: 371 E St., Ste 150, Chula Vista, CA 91910
- Treats
- Treatment, recovery and education for teens who use, misuse or abuse alcohol or other drugs, with after-school counseling and recovery activities. The teen center page does not describe mental health or co-occurring care. Its detox programs are for adults.
- Insurance published
- Programs page, for the whole organization: most programs accept Medi-Cal and can help people who are Medi-Cal eligible. It is not specific to the teen centers, and commercial plans are not published. Ask whether your teen's plan is covered. Medi-Cal: accepted, per the site.
- Languages
- No counselor language, interpreter, Spanish or sign language statement found. Not published; ask.
- How to start
- Call the center nearest you, or the main office to be connected. The page says to contact the program about admission criteria and intake. Walk-in hours and referral rules are not published.
- Family and school
- Programs fit around school with after-school treatment, individual and group counseling and recovery activities, and the page says teen centers now offer sites at schools around the county. Parent involvement, days and hours, and transportation are not published; ask.
What to know: Ages and hours are not published for the teen centers. No youth detox or inpatient care is listed. A San Marcos center with "Adolescent" in its name is listed under adult programs for people over 18, so do not use it for a minor.
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San Diego Center for Children
Teen partial hospitalization and after-school intensive outpatient
- Ages
- Partial hospitalization 13 to 18; intensive outpatient "teens"
- Levels of care
- Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient
- Where
- 3002 Armstrong St, San Diego, CA 92111
- Treats
- Partial hospitalization is described as an alternative to hospitalization or residential treatment, with structured, intensive treatment and psychiatric support. The intensive outpatient program is after school, for teens who live at home and need more than weekly therapy.
- Insurance published
- Not published on the outpatient page. Ask about plans, Medi-Cal and fees when you call. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- The site has a Spanish version and invites Spanish-speaking families to call the same number. It does not say which services are offered in Spanish.
- How to start
- Call 858-277-9550. Hours and intake steps are not printed on the outpatient page.
- Family and school
- Not published; ask about family sessions, school coordination and program hours.
What to know: Hours, insurance and school coordination are not published. The intensive outpatient page prints no ages, so confirm the age range for that program.
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Mission Prep Healthcare
Teen residential mental health homes in San Diego and Los Angeles counties
- Ages
- Teens 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Residential treatment
- Where
-
- Teen home, Fallbrook: 1852 Santa Margarita, Fallbrook, CA 92028
- Teen home, Bonsall: Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Teen home, Rancho Palos Verdes: Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Teen home, Rolling Hills Estates: Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- Residential mental health treatment for teens with anxiety, depression, trauma and mood disorders. The locations page does not mention substance use treatment.
- Insurance published
- The site says it is in network with many providers and shows logos for Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Magellan, Optum and UMR. Medi-Cal is not mentioned. Confirm your exact plan and benefits. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Not published; ask about Spanish and interpreters.
- How to start
- Call 866-901-4047 or use the insurance verification form on the site.
- Family and school
- Not published on the locations page; ask about family sessions, school and visiting.
What to know: A private program. Only the Fallbrook street address is printed, and the site may not run every program at every home; ask which home your teen would live in and for its license information.
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Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
County child and teen outpatient clinics, school-linked program, crisis line
- Ages
- Children and teens; exact ages not published
- Levels of care
- Outpatient therapy or medication
- Where
-
- Brawley clinic: 195 S. 9th Street, Brawley, CA 92227
- Calexico clinic: 101 Hacienda Drive, Suite C, Calexico, CA 92231
- El Centro clinic (N. 8th St.): 120 N. 8th Street, El Centro, CA 92243
- El Centro clinic (Wake Ave.): 651 Wake Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
- Winterhaven clinic: 676 Baseline Road, Winterhaven, CA 92283
- Adolescent Habilitative Learning Program: 1295 State Street, El Centro, CA 92243
- Treats
- County clinicians screen and assess children and teens. The Adolescent Habilitative Learning Program combines mental health and school services for high school students whose emotional or behavioral needs keep them from learning in a regular classroom.
- Insurance published
- Medi-Cal and insurance are not mentioned on the pages read. Ask about coverage and fees when you call. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- The site links a Spanish version. Interpreters and other languages are not described.
- How to start
- For clinic inquiries call 442-265-1525. In a crisis, the county line is 800-817-5292, open 24/7.
- Family and school
- The school-linked program involves the student's family and takes students from districts across the county. Clinic hours are not listed.
What to know: The pages describe outpatient and school-linked care only; no inpatient teen unit is listed, so families who need one may be sent outside the county. Clinic hours, ages and Medi-Cal are not published.
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Central Coast: Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties
Casa Pacifica
Camino a Casa teen program (private insurance) and county-contracted services
- Ages
- Camino a Casa: teens 12 to 17. County programs have other ages
- Levels of care
- Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication, Wraparound or in-home team
- Where
-
- Camino a Casa and administration: 1722 S. Lewis Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
- Residential program (county referrals): 1728 S. Lewis Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
- Santa Barbara County office, Goleta: 120 Cremona Lane, Suite 220, Goleta, CA 93117
- Santa Barbara County office, Santa Maria: 2605 S. Miller St., Suite 101, Santa Maria, CA 93455
- Treats
- Camino a Casa treats teens with depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma and co-occurring disorders. Teens who are using substances are referred to its Pathways to Recovery track, whose ages and hours are not published. County programs cover a wider range of emotional and behavioral needs.
- Insurance published
- Camino a Casa works with most major private plans (plan names appear only as logos) and checks benefits free. Its FAQ says Camino a Casa itself is not covered by Medi-Cal. Medi-Cal applies to the county-contracted programs, through Ventura County Behavioral Health or Santa Barbara Behavioral Wellness. Ask which program you are being referred to. Medi-Cal: through a county contract, per the site.
- Languages
- No interpreter, Spanish or sign language statement found on the pages we read. Not published; ask.
- How to start
- If your child is under 18 and has private insurance, call Admissions or email them. They gather clinical and insurance details, do a pre-admission assessment and say whether the program fits. County-funded residential care starts with a referral from child welfare, probation or post-adoption services.
- Family and school
- Parents are expected to join weekly family therapy and Saturday family programming. Teens attend an on-site accredited school with credentialed teachers. The FAQ gives an average stay of six to eight weeks.
What to know: A pre-admission assessment comes first. Medi-Cal is not accepted for Camino a Casa. The residential program on the 1728 address is a small county-placement program for female, transgender and nonbinary teens, not a private-insurance route. Confirm ages, level of care and cost.
Where this came from 6
- Casa Pacifica admissions and referrals
- Casa Pacifica mental health services
- Casa Pacifica contact
- Casa Pacifica residential program (STRTP)
- Camino a Casa FAQ
- Camino a Casa co-occurring services
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA18 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Encompass Community Services
Youth counseling and youth substance use counseling (outpatient, IOP)
- Ages
- Children and youth ages 3 to 20
- Levels of care
- Outpatient therapy or medication, Intensive outpatient
- Where
-
- Agency main office, Santa Cruz: 380 Encinal St, Suite 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Watsonville youth office: Watsonville. Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- Individual and family counseling, assessments, crisis intervention and behavior skills training. Youth substance use counseling is trauma-informed, treats co-occurring disorders and includes an intensive outpatient track of at least six hours a week. Outpatient only: no inpatient, residential or detox.
- Insurance published
- Counseling page: the youth must live in Santa Cruz County and have active Santa Cruz County Medi-Cal, and there is no fee for those youth. Bring the insurance card and Medi-Cal card. The page gives no coverage terms for the substance use section; ask. Medi-Cal: through a county contract, per the site.
- Languages
- The counseling page has a Spanish section for youth ages 3 to 20 and their families. It does not say whether Spanish-speaking clinicians or free interpreters are available; ask.
- How to start
- Call 831-429-8350 or email the youth services address to book counseling, start substance use treatment or make a referral. The page gives no step-by-step process and no hours. The agency contact form says someone replies within 3 business days.
- Family and school
- Individual and family therapy in the office or by video, and sometimes at school or in the community. Substance use counseling is offered in the Santa Cruz and Watsonville offices and at places like schools and homes. Counseling is also placed in alternative education classrooms.
What to know: Outpatient only. Counseling requires Santa Cruz County residency and active county Medi-Cal. The street addresses of the youth offices are not published; 380 Encinal St is the agency main office. Age limits and out-of-county eligibility for the substance use track are not published.
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Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA19 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Vista del Mar Hospital
Adolescent inpatient program and adolescent intensive outpatient program
- Ages
- Teens 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient
- Where
-
- Main campus (inpatient): 801 Seneca Street, Ventura, CA 93001
- Outpatient office: 801 S. Victoria Avenue, Suite 303, Ventura, CA 93003
- Treats
- Short-term inpatient care focused on stabilization, safety and structure, with a full assessment. The adolescent intensive outpatient program meets three times a week for three to eight weeks.
- Insurance published
- The program pages name no plans and link to an "Insurance & Payment" page. Medi-Cal is not mentioned. Ask whether your plan covers inpatient and outpatient care. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Not published; ask about Spanish and interpreters when you call.
- How to start
- Admission calls are answered 24 hours a day at 805-653-6434. The hospital offers a free, confidential assessment by phone, and its assessment specialists decide the best course of action and referral.
- Family and school
- Treatment includes family involvement, multi-family group sessions and school participation. The outpatient program has a weekly one-hour multi-family group for parents. Visiting hours are not published.
What to know: The outpatient page says it is accepting admissions but describes the partial hospitalization and outpatient office as adult (18 and older); confirm the teen program is enrolling. The pages do not say whether involuntary (5150) admissions are accepted.
Where this came from 4
- Vista del Mar adolescent inpatient program
- Vista del Mar adolescent IOP
- Vista del Mar contact
- Vista del Mar Hospital home page
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Added by our own research; not in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Youth crisis stabilization unit (ages 6 to 17) and 24/7 crisis team
- Ages
- Ventura County youth 6 to 17
- Levels of care
- Crisis stabilization (hours to a day)
- Where
- Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- Short-stay care for Ventura County youth in a mental health crisis. Youth on a civil commitment hold or on voluntary status are assessed for the right level of care, up to hospital admission. The aim is to avoid a direct psychiatric admission.
- Insurance published
- Not published on the county pages. Ask the Crisis Team about cost and coverage. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Not published; ask the Crisis Team about Spanish and interpreters.
- How to start
- The county page lists hours as 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a child or teen in crisis, the county says to call the Ventura County Crisis Team now at 866-998-2243.
- Family and school
- Not published; ask the Crisis Team about family contact and school.
What to know: Ventura County residents only. The county pages give no street address, operator, walk-in rule or phone for the unit itself; ask the Crisis Team where it is and how to be seen.
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Hope Forward Youth Crisis Center
Youth crisis stabilization unit and crisis residential program
- Ages
- Crisis stabilization 5 to 17; crisis residential 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Crisis stabilization (hours to a day), Residential treatment
- Where
- 5300 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
- Treats
- Short-term, intensive help for a child or teen in an acute mental health crisis. The stabilization stay averages under 24 hours; crisis residential usually runs 2 to 10 days. Known as Esperanza Adelante in Spanish. Its page names Aspiranet as a partner.
- Insurance published
- The stabilization unit serves youth regardless of insurance. Crisis residential requires Medi-Cal or private insurance with prior authorization. Ask how authorization works. Medi-Cal: accepted, per the site.
- Languages
- The page has a Spanish version and a Spanish program name. Staff languages and interpreters are not published; ask.
- How to start
- The stabilization unit takes walk-in or family-started arrivals with no appointment, plus referrals from the Mobile Crisis Response Team, first responders, health providers and schools. Crisis residential needs more screening and insurance authorization.
- Family and school
- The program works to keep youth connected to family and support networks. Crisis residential offers therapy and care coordination for youth and families. School and visiting rules are not published.
What to know: For Santa Cruz County youth. Crisis residential serves ages 12 to 17, with some exceptions for ages 18 to 20; ask. Bed counts are not published.
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Seneca Family of Agencies
Crisis stabilization unit and children's crisis residential, Salinas
- Ages
- Children and teens 6 to 17
- Levels of care
- Crisis stabilization (hours to a day), Residential treatment
- Where
- 124 River Road, Salinas, CA 93908
- Treats
- Up to 24 hours of assessment and stabilization, with a crisis residential program on the same site for round-the-clock treatment that averages 7 to 10 days.
- Insurance published
- Its page says the units can serve Medi-Cal eligible youth ages 6 to 17 in Monterey County. Private insurance is not mentioned. Ask whether your plan is accepted. Medi-Cal: accepted, per the site.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published; ask when you call.
- How to start
- For voluntary admission or questions, call the Seneca crisis unit in your county at the number above. Crisis residential youth come from the on-site unit or are arranged from another treatment setting.
- Family and school
- Family involvement, school and visiting rules are not published; ask.
What to know: Hours and walk-in policy are not published. Bed counts are not published. Its page covers Medi-Cal eligible youth in Monterey County.
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Central Valley: Kern to San Joaquin
Central Star Behavioral Health
Youth Psychiatric Health Facility (acute inpatient, ages 12 to 17)
- Ages
- Youth ages 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital
- Where
- 3115 N. Millbrook Ave, Fresno, CA 93703
- Treats
- A 16-bed psychiatric health facility for youth in a psychiatric crisis, taking voluntary and involuntary admissions. A youth substance use program or medical detox is not described.
- Insurance published
- Operator page: it accepts Fresno County clients with Medi-Cal and those who are impoverished, and is available for contracts with other Central Valley counties. Commercial plans are not listed. Ask how a county referral works for your family. Medi-Cal: through a county contract, per the site. Its page says it accepts Fresno County clients who are impoverished.
- Languages
- The Family Handbook is offered in English, Spanish and Hmong, and there is a Spanish brochure. Clinician languages and interpreters are not published; ask.
- How to start
- Call for admission and county referral instructions. A clinical assessment decides whether the facility is the right fit. Bed availability is not published.
- Family and school
- The page describes family coordination, individualized care and aftercare planning. The Family Handbook covers family participation, visiting hours and help after discharge, but visiting hours are not on the web page; ask.
What to know: County eligibility applies, and beds are not shown in real time. Some directories still list an older address on Kings Canyon Road; the operator's page gives Millbrook Ave. An inpatient bed is not a withdrawal-management placement; ask if substance use is also a concern.
Where this came from 3
- Central Star Youth PHF (operator page)
- Stars Behavioral Health relocation notice
- State facility profile (HCAI)
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA20 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Kaweah Health
Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit, open 24/7, ages 21 and under
- Ages
- Ages 21 and under; separate areas for 17 and under and 18 to 21
- Levels of care
- Crisis stabilization (hours to a day)
- Where
- 230 NW 3rd Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291
- Treats
- Mental health crisis evaluation, stabilization, psychiatric services and discharge planning. A youth substance use program or withdrawal care is not described.
- Insurance published
- The unit pages list no insurance plans and say nothing about Medi-Cal, so Medi-Cal is not published. The location page says care is provided regardless of ability to pay. Ask what your family would be billed. Medi-Cal: not published; ask. The location page says care is provided regardless of ability to pay.
- Languages
- Languages, interpreters and sign language are not stated on the unit pages. Not published; ask.
- How to start
- Walk-ins and referrals are welcome 24 hours a day, every day. A young person can come alone or with a caregiver. Emergency departments, schools, community partners and police can refer. You can also call first.
- Family and school
- Caregiver involvement and school coordination are not described. The unit offers short-term, focused support with links to community resources and follow-up care.
What to know: This is crisis stabilization, not a multi-day inpatient unit. The longest stay is not published, and the unit has 12 chairs in two areas. Substance use or withdrawal is not a stated service. Ask what follow-up care is arranged before your child leaves.
Where this came from 3
- Kaweah Health mental health services
- Kaweah Health youth crisis unit (service page)
- Kaweah Health youth crisis unit (location page)
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA21 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Kings View
Tulare Opioid Treatment Program (page says adults and youth)
- Ages
- Page says adults and youth; minimum age not published
- Levels of care
- Opioid treatment program, Outpatient therapy or medication
- Where
- 793 N. Cherry Street, Tulare, CA 93275
- Treats
- Outpatient opioid treatment with methadone (detox and maintenance) and buprenorphine/naloxone, including a monthly injection, plus counseling and family support. Mental health treatment for minors is not described.
- Insurance published
- The program page names no plans, Drug Medi-Cal or fees, so Medi-Cal is not published. Ask what your insurance covers and what a minor's visit costs before you go. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- No language, interpreter, Spanish or sign language statement on the program page. Not published; ask.
- How to start
- Call 559-688-7531 to schedule a visit with the Medical Director about methadone or buprenorphine treatment. Whether a parent or guardian must take part, and whether a referral is needed, is not published.
- Family and school
- The page lists Family Support Services, and buprenorphine care includes family sessions. Dosing starts as early as 5:30 a.m. on weekdays and is 7 to 10 a.m. on weekends; ask how that fits the school day.
What to know: The page heads this program "Adults & Youth" but does not confirm that minors are admitted, and it publishes no age floor or consent rule. Ask the program directly whether a minor can be admitted. It is not an inpatient or residential program. Confirm the ZIP (93275 on the page, 93274 elsewhere) and the office hours.
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Central Star Behavioral Health
16-bed psychiatric health facility for children and teens (referral only)
- Ages
- Children 5 to 11 and teens 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital
- Where
- Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- A 16-bed psychiatric health facility for children and teens in Bakersfield, listed on its site as now open. Younger children and teens are described in separate sections.
- Insurance published
- The page says it accepts Kern County clients with Medi-Cal and those who have limited resources. It names no private plans. Ask the referring team how your child's coverage applies. Medi-Cal: through a county contract, per the site. The page says it accepts Kern County clients who have limited resources.
- Languages
- Not published; ask about Spanish and interpreters.
- How to start
- Referral only. Referrals come through crisis services or hospitals, and the page says self-referrals and family referrals are not accepted. Start with a hospital emergency department or Kern County crisis services.
- Family and school
- Not published; ask the referring team about family contact, school and visiting.
What to know: A family cannot call to be admitted. No street address is published. Languages, family sessions, school and visiting rules are not published.
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Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Teen inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient
- Ages
- Teens 13 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient
- Where
- 5201 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Treats
- Acute psychiatric care. Conditions listed include mood disorders, anxiety, self-harm, physical violence, delusions and hallucinations, and substance abuse. The teen page is titled as a residential treatment center, but its text describes acute inpatient care.
- Insurance published
- The youth services page says it accepts most insurance carriers and has a self-pay option. It names no plans, does not mention Medi-Cal, and links an insurance verification tool. Verify your plan before admission. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Not published; ask about Spanish and interpreters.
- How to start
- Ask for a free, confidential mental health assessment; staff can schedule it. Outpatient admission needs a diagnostic assessment. Partial hospitalization meets five days a week for four hours, and intensive outpatient three days a week for three hours, for up to 10 weeks.
- Family and school
- Outpatient includes individual, group and family therapy and a family education group. Teens 13 to 17 get peer tutoring and homework time. Free transportation and snacks or meals are offered during sessions.
What to know: Beds, visiting hours, family sessions and school for the inpatient unit are not published. The outpatient programs also serve adults 18 and older. Confirm which level of care and which day or evening schedule applies.
Where this came from 4
- Bakersfield Behavioral youth inpatient services
- Bakersfield Behavioral adolescent program
- Bakersfield Behavioral adolescent PHP
- Bakersfield Behavioral adolescent IOP
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River Vista Behavioral Health
Adolescent inpatient, partial hospital (PHP) and IOP
- Ages
- Teens 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient
- Where
- 40886 Goodwin Way, Madera, CA 93636
- Treats
- Acute and general psychiatric inpatient care, plus dual-diagnosis inpatient treatment for substance use with mental health. Partial hospital and intensive outpatient care for teens.
- Insurance published
- Its admissions page says most commercial insurance is accepted for inpatient care. Its home page lists Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Humana, Medicare, Kaiser Permanente, TRICARE and SimpleBehavioral. Medi-Cal is not mentioned; ask. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Its admissions page links a Language Assistance document. Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not stated on the pages read; ask what language help is offered.
- How to start
- Call 559-603-6000 for a confidential level-of-care assessment, available 24/7. Patients can be referred, assessed and admitted through admissions. In a crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest ER.
- Family and school
- Family sessions, school and visiting rules are not described on the teen page; ask.
What to know: Medi-Cal is not mentioned. Its home page also describes a 24-bed pediatric psychiatric unit with no age range; ask the lowest age admitted. Confirm that teen PHP and IOP are running.
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Fresno County Crisis Stabilization Center (Youth)
Walk-in youth crisis stabilization center
- Ages
- Children and teens; the center's own age range is not published
- Levels of care
- Crisis stabilization (hours to a day), Walk-in or urgent assessment
- Where
- 4411 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, CA 93702
- Treats
- Walk-in crisis support for youth. The county lists it under its Children's System of Care.
- Insurance published
- Insurance and Medi-Cal are not published on the county page. Ask who pays. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- The county directory is offered in the county's main languages. Language help at this center is not published; ask.
- How to start
- Walk in at any hour; the county lists it as 24/7. The county access line, 800-654-3937, can help start the process and give referrals.
- Family and school
- Family involvement, school and visiting rules are not published; ask.
What to know: Age range, length of stay, insurance and who runs the center are not published on the pages read. Confirm the age range before you go.
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Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Children's Crisis Stabilization Program (daytime, on call 24/7)
- Ages
- Children and youth 0 through 17
- Levels of care
- Walk-in or urgent assessment, Outpatient therapy or medication
- Where
- 1620 Cummins Drive, Modesto, CA 95358
- Treats
- Immediate, intensive mental health help focused on safety and stabilization, meant to prevent a hospital stay. Also used as aftercare after a hospital stay.
- Insurance published
- Insurance and Medi-Cal are not published on the county page. Ask who pays. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published; ask when you call.
- How to start
- Youth may be referred directly by the Community Emergency Response Team at the time of the crisis. Walk-in is not mentioned; call the program first.
- Family and school
- Family involvement, school and visiting rules are not published; ask.
What to know: Not a bedded unit and not named a crisis stabilization unit. It keeps weekday office hours with on-call coverage. For Stanislaus County residents.
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San Francisco Bay Area
John Muir Health
Psychiatric Hospital: inpatient care for children and teens (also adults)
- Ages
- Children 4 to 11 and teens 12 to 17 (the hospital also treats adults)
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital
- Where
- 2740 Grant Street, Concord, CA 94520
- Treats
- Intensive inpatient care for psychiatric crises, with or without co-occurring substance use: evaluation, medication management, individual and group treatment, recovery skills and aftercare planning. A separate teen detox service is not described.
- Insurance published
- The psychiatric hospital pages publish no accepted plans and no Medi-Cal statement; "Payment & Insurance" is only a menu label. Ask the hospital or your insurer whether a stay is covered. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Languages and interpreters are not stated on the psychiatric hospital pages. Not published; ask.
- How to start
- Admission is arranged through the clinical team that evaluates your child; the transfer line is for emergency departments, crisis centers and acute care clinicians. The hospital says it does not take walk-ins or emergencies at this address. In a crisis, go to the nearest emergency room or call 988.
- Family and school
- The page lists evaluation, medication management, individual and group treatment, recovery skills and aftercare planning. Family sessions, school lessons and visiting rules are not published; ask.
What to know: Not a walk-in or emergency site. The hospital publishes no direct admissions line for families. Bed counts for the child and teen units are not published, so confirm current openings, including for ages 4 to 11. The hospital's outpatient behavioral health page lists adult programs only (18 and older).
Where this came from 3
- John Muir Psychiatric Hospital
- John Muir Psychiatric Hospital location
- John Muir Outpatient Behavioral Health Center
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA23 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Fremont Hospital
Teen inpatient, partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs
- Ages
- Teens 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient
- Where
- 39001 Sundale Drive, Fremont, CA 94538
- Treats
- Teen mental health treatment with group therapy, CBT, DBT and activity therapy. The inpatient page lists depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, psychosis, ADHD, conduct disorder, OCD and eating disorders. A youth substance use program or detox is not described.
- Insurance published
- Hospital-wide admissions page: most insurance carriers, including many HMOs and PPOs, Medicare and Medicaid. It does not name Medi-Cal or say this covers teen programs, so Medi-Cal is not published here. The assessment is free. Confirm your plan and approval steps with intake. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- The site links a Language Assistance page that we could not read. The program pages state no interpreter, Spanish or sign language details. Not published; ask.
- How to start
- Call either 24/7 line for a free, confidential assessment. Staff arrange the level of care, and the intake department coordinates insurance approval.
- Family and school
- Partial hospital runs Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and teens sleep at home. Intensive outpatient is three days a week, 3 to 6 p.m., on days the family picks. A certified teacher helps with schoolwork. Inpatient stays are about 7 to 10 days with family therapy sessions.
What to know: The outpatient pages publish no separate building address, so confirm where to arrive. Bed count and visiting hours are not published. The page does not say how concurrent substance use is handled. Two toll-free numbers appear on its pages; both are listed here.
Where this came from 5
- Fremont Hospital teen outpatient programs
- Fremont Hospital teen inpatient programs
- Fremont Hospital teens 12 to 17
- Fremont Hospital admissions
- Fremont Hospital contact
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA24 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
El Camino Health
ASPIRE after-school youth programs and Quest intensive outpatient program
- Ages
- Middle school and high school students; Quest is ages 13 to 18
- Levels of care
- After-school program, Intensive outpatient
- Where
- 825 Pollard Road, Suite 201, Los Gatos, CA 95032
- Treats
- ASPIRE helps children and teens with anxiety, depression or other mental health symptoms, using DBT skills and expressive arts, led by a psychiatrist. Quest is for teens with a substance use disorder or habits like excessive screen use who also have mental health symptoms. Inpatient care and detox are not described.
- Insurance published
- The program page says staff will work with your insurance company so services can be covered, and your plan may charge a share of cost. It names no plans and says nothing about Medi-Cal, so Medi-Cal is not published. Ask what your plan covers. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Nothing about interpreters, Spanish-speaking clinicians or translated materials on the ASPIRE page or its FAQ. Not published; ask.
- How to start
- Call to schedule a free assessment; that is the first step. Enrollment is continuous, so teens can start at any time.
- Family and school
- Middle school (grades 6 to 8): 10 weeks, 3 to 6 p.m. Mon, Wed, Fri. High school (grades 9 to 12): 8 weeks, 3 to 6 p.m. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, with school credit offered through an accredited program; each district decides whether to accept it. Quest: 12 weeks, with a Wednesday parent hour and a Saturday family day.
What to know: The program page and its FAQ give different Quest schedules, so confirm the current days and hours. The program's young adult track (ages 18 to 25) is not for minors. For a crisis, call or text 988; the old suicide line printed on the page is no longer in use.
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Edgewood Center for Children and Families
Youth crisis stabilization unit (CSU)
- Ages
- Children and teens 5 to 17 in a mental health crisis
- Levels of care
- Crisis stabilization (hours to a day)
- Where
- 2681 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
- Treats
- Short-term assessment and stabilization for a child or teen in a mental health crisis. It is not a residential or long-stay program.
- Insurance published
- Its CSU page says San Francisco residents with public or private insurance are served, and youth from outside San Francisco with private insurance. No plan names are printed and Medi-Cal is not named. Ask whether your plan is covered. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published on the CSU page; ask when you call.
- How to start
- Parents and caregivers can call directly; no referral is needed. The unit also takes referrals from schools, outpatient providers, hospitals, emergency services and San Francisco Comprehensive Crisis Services. The page says it is open 24/7/365.
- Family and school
- Treatment is planned with family input, and caregivers get education and support. A typical stay is about 23 hours and may be shorter or longer. School and visiting rules are not published; ask.
What to know: A short stabilization stay, not a place for longer care. Bed count is not published. Map apps may label the building differently; use the map link on its page. Confirm the youngest age it accepts.
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Willow Rock Center
Adolescent psychiatric health facility (inpatient)
- Ages
- Teens 12 to 17 from Alameda County
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital
- Where
- 2050 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro, CA 94578
- Treats
- Crisis stabilization and first psychiatric treatment in a secure inpatient setting for teens in a mental health emergency. This card covers the psychiatric health facility only.
- Insurance published
- Telecare's page says it serves teens who have limited or no insurance, or who are referred by Kaiser. Alameda County lists the facility under county behavioral health but prints no plan names. Medi-Cal is not named; ask about your plan. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published on either page; ask when you call.
- How to start
- Referrals are taken 24/7 through the main number. The page says most patients are identified by schools or emergency services providers. Ask how a parent can start an admission.
- Family and school
- Family involvement, school and visiting rules are not published; ask.
What to know: For Alameda County teens. Telecare's page still mentions walk-ins at a crisis stabilization unit, but a county notice says the county's crisis stabilization unit there closed in 2022. Ask what crisis service runs today before you drive over. Bed count is not published.
Where this came from 3
- Telecare Willow Rock Center
- Alameda County child and youth crisis services
- Alameda County notice on the crisis unit (2022)
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UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital
McAuley adolescent inpatient unit (short-term crisis stay)
- Ages
- Teens 11 to 17 on a psychiatric hold
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Outpatient therapy or medication
- Where
-
- McAuley unit (family page): 2200 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
- Hospital, Unit 5N (mailing): 450 Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
- Treats
- Short-term hospital care for teens whose emotional problems affect their safety and daily functioning. The site also lists a separate outpatient unit; its program details are not published.
- Insurance published
- No plans are printed and Medi-Cal is not named. The page says the program serves families regardless of their financial circumstances. Ask what your plan covers. Medi-Cal: not published; ask. The program page says families are served regardless of financial circumstances and links to a Help Paying Your Bill page; ask what it covers.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published on these pages; ask when you call.
- How to start
- By hold only. The page says teens admitted must be referred from an emergency room or crisis center. Voluntary self-referral is not described. Families can call the unit at any time.
- Family and school
- Visits with family, phone contact and a meeting with a family therapist to plan next steps. Teen phone times are 7:30 to 9 a.m., 12 to 1 p.m., 5 to 7:30 p.m. and during visiting hours. Call for current visiting times. The average stay is 3 to 5 days.
What to know: A short hold-based unit, not a long stay and not voluntary admission. No partial hospital or intensive outpatient program is listed. Its pages print two addresses; confirm where to go. Bed count is not published.
Where this came from 3
- UCSF Health adolescent psychiatric services
- UCSF Health Fast Facts for Families
- UCSF Health information for patients
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Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
Adolescent inpatient psychiatry with the Stanford team; PHP and IOP
- Ages
- Teens 13 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient
- Where
- 100 South San Mateo Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401
- Treats
- The Stanford page describes short stabilization stays for teens in a mental health crisis, often with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, an eating disorder, autism or a substance use disorder. It lists no separate substance use track.
- Insurance published
- No plans are printed on the pages read, and Medi-Cal is not named. Ask whether your plan covers inpatient, partial hospital and intensive outpatient care. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published on these pages; ask when you call.
- How to start
- The Stanford page does not describe admission steps. Sutter says to request a referral at sutterhealth.org/referrals or call 888-834-1788. For PHP or IOP, call the intake team at 650-696-4666. In a crisis, call 988.
- Family and school
- Individual and family therapy with medication management. Sutter says a case manager helps plan the return home and back to school. The average stay is 3 to 5 days.
What to know: A 2023 Sutter article describes a 13-bed teen unit and teen PHP and IOP. The location page says only that the campus serves adults and adolescents for PHP and IOP. Confirm that teen PHP and IOP are running today.
Where this came from 4
- Stanford Team at Mills adolescent inpatient
- Sutter article on the adolescent unit (2023)
- Sutter Mills-Peninsula, San Mateo campus
- Sutter child and adolescent behavioral health
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San Jose Behavioral Health
Adolescent inpatient and adolescent intensive outpatient (IOP)
- Ages
- Inpatient teens 13 to 17; IOP teens 14 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient
- Where
- 455 Silicon Valley Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95138
- Treats
- Adolescent mental health care. The conditions listed on the inpatient page do not include substance use.
- Insurance published
- Its adolescent page says most insurance is accepted and shows logos for Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Magellan Health, Medicare and Optum, "and more." Medi-Cal is not mentioned. Insurance checks are free by phone; confirm your plan. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published; ask when you call.
- How to start
- Call the admissions line, which its IOP page says is reachable 24/7. Every teen gets an assessment on admission.
- Family and school
- IOP asks a guardian to take part and offers family counseling. Teens live at home and keep attending regular classes. IOP meets three hours a day on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, usually for 8 to 12 weeks. A typical inpatient stay is 3 to 15 days.
What to know: Inpatient pages do not describe family sessions, school or beds. A teen partial hospital program is not confirmed. Ages start at 13 for inpatient and 14 for IOP.
Where this came from 3
- San Jose Behavioral Health adolescent inpatient
- San Jose Behavioral Health adolescent IOP
- Acadia Healthcare location page
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Children's Health Council
RISE DBT intensive outpatient program for teens
- Ages
- Teens 13 to 18
- Levels of care
- Intensive outpatient
- Where
- 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Treats
- For teens in grades 8 to 12 with suicidal thoughts, self-harm and other severe struggles with emotions, using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Developed with Stanford Medicine Children's Health.
- Insurance published
- Its RISE page says it accepts San Mateo County Medi-Cal and that financial assistance is available. Other Medi-Cal counties and private plans are not named. Ask whether your plan or county is covered. Medi-Cal: accepted, per the site. Its RISE page says financial assistance is available.
- Languages
- A Spanish-language RISE brochure is available. Interpreters and clinician languages are not published; ask.
- How to start
- Call 650-688-3675, email the care team or use the Schedule Consultation link on its page. The page says it is accepting referrals now.
- Family and school
- Meets four days a week for nine weeks, 3:00 to 6:15 p.m. Parents join a required 6-week DBT coaching group and twice-weekly multi-family skills groups. No school partnership is named.
What to know: Medi-Cal is stated for San Mateo County only. The page does not say where RISE meets, so confirm the address and the referral line before you go.
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Pacific Clinics
Crisis stabilization unit for children and teens
- Ages
- Children and teens 6 to 17 can be referred
- Levels of care
- Crisis stabilization (hours to a day)
- Where
- Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- Immediate care for a child or teen in a mental health crisis, such as behavior that puts them at risk of hurting themselves or others. Stays last up to 23 hours and 59 minutes.
- Insurance published
- Insurance, including Medi-Cal, is not published on its pages. Ask who pays and whether any authorization is needed. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published; ask when you call.
- How to start
- By referral. Its page names mobile crisis units, partner psychiatric facilities and law enforcement as ways in. A walk-in option is not stated, so call before you go. The unit runs from its Campbell location.
- Family and school
- The page says staff work closely with families, referring agencies and community partners. School and visiting rules are not published.
What to know: Referral-based. Street address, county served, insurance and language help are not published; confirm all four by phone.
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Contra Costa Youth Stabilization Unit
Youth psychiatric emergency and stabilization unit
- Ages
- Children and teens 6 to 17
- Levels of care
- Crisis stabilization (hours to a day)
- Where
- 25 Allen Street, Suite B, Martinez, CA 94553
- Treats
- Care for the first 24 hours of a psychiatric emergency when a youth is a danger to themselves or others. Services include crisis help, assessment, medication help, therapy, alcohol and drug screening, case management and peer support.
- Insurance published
- Insurance and Medi-Cal are not published on the county page. Ask who pays and whether you need to do anything first. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- The page has a website translation tool. Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published; ask when you call.
- How to start
- Call the unit. The page describes it as for a diagnosed psychiatric emergency; whether families can walk in is not stated. The goal is stabilization without a hospital admission, though a hospital stay may still be advised.
- Family and school
- Family involvement, school and visiting rules are not published; ask.
What to know: Covers the first 24 hours only. It is not an inpatient or residential program. For Contra Costa County residents. Walk-in policy and insurance are not published.
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Napa County Crisis Stabilization Unit
Crisis stabilization unit with a new children and youth area
- Ages
- Children and teens; exact ages not published
- Levels of care
- Crisis stabilization (hours to a day)
- Where
- 2751 Napa Valley Corporate Dr., Bldg. B, Napa, CA 94558
- Treats
- Short-term psychiatric crisis assessment and stabilization, under 24 hours. The county announced a new four-bed area for children and youth. Crestwood runs the unit.
- Insurance published
- Insurance and Medi-Cal are not published on the pages read. Ask who pays and whether any authorization is needed. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published; ask when you call.
- How to start
- Crestwood's page says the unit is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and no appointments are necessary. The county crisis hotline is 707-253-4711.
- Family and school
- Family involvement, school and visiting rules are not published; ask.
What to know: A county announcement dated October 22, 2026 says the expansion with the youth area opened that day. Confirm that the youth beds are admitting before you go. The county's own crisis services page loaded blank when checked.
Where this came from 3
- Napa County announcement on the youth expansion
- Crestwood Napa County crisis stabilization
- Napa County mental health crisis services
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Added by our own research; not in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Adolescent inpatient psychiatric care
- Ages
- Teens 13 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital
- Where
- 1287 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
- Treats
- Stabilization of a current psychological and emotional crisis. The page lists co-occurring psychiatric and substance use problems among the reasons teens come for inpatient care.
- Insurance published
- Insurance plans and Medi-Cal are not published. The page links to a Help Paying Your Bill section. Ask what your plan covers and what you would owe. Medi-Cal: not published; ask. The page links to a Help Paying Your Bill section; ask what it covers.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published; ask when you call.
- How to start
- The call center takes referrals from across Northern California 24/7, from doctors, therapists, hospitals, family and friends, and offers a free confidential assessment.
- Family and school
- The page says family members can be involved in treatment when appropriate. School is not mentioned.
What to know: The teen program is at the Santa Rosa hospital; the Sacramento hospital page describes adult services only. Beds, partial hospital or intensive outpatient care, and insurance are not published.
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Adventist Health Vallejo
Adolescent inpatient mental health services
- Ages
- Teens 13 to 18
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital
- Where
- Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- Care for anxiety, depression, mania and altered thinking. Teens who cannot meet their own needs or are at risk of harming themselves or others may be admitted.
- Insurance published
- Insurance plans and Medi-Cal are not listed on the program page. Ask what your plan covers. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published; ask when you call.
- How to start
- An intake team does a complete psychiatric evaluation on admission. Admission hours are not published; call the number above to ask how to start.
- Family and school
- Family consultations, family group sessions and family therapy. Education classes are taught by a trained special education teacher. Visiting rules are not published.
What to know: Beds, length of stay and insurance are not published. No teen partial hospital program is described. The hospital street address and an admissions line are not on the pages read; confirm both.
Where this came from 2
- Adventist Health Vallejo adolescent inpatient
- Adventist Health Vallejo adolescent services (older page)
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Embark Behavioral Health
Teen and young adult IOP and therapeutic day treatment (PHP), Campbell
- Ages
- Ages 12 to 28; teens and young adults meet together
- Levels of care
- Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient
- Where
- 910 E. Hamilton Ave, Suite 110, Campbell, CA 95008
- Treats
- The Campbell page lists anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and technology addiction. Embark's general IOP page lists substance use, but the Campbell page does not.
- Insurance published
- The page says Embark works with most insurance providers. No plan names or Medi-Cal statement are printed. Ask whether your plan is accepted. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published; ask when you call.
- How to start
- Call the clinic or request a callback. The page says the admissions line is open 24/7.
- Family and school
- IOP runs about three hours a day, three to four days a week. Therapeutic day treatment runs 5.5 hours a day, five days a week. Family therapy and a parent skills group are offered, and schedules aim to keep teens in school.
What to know: Groups mix teens and young adults up to 28. Substance use care and Medi-Cal are not confirmed on the Campbell page.
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Horizon Services, Project Eden
Youth substance use outpatient counseling and prevention
- Ages
- Teens and young adults; Alameda County lists ages 12 to 21
- Levels of care
- Outpatient therapy or medication
- Where
- 1866 B St., Suite 101, Hayward, CA 94541
- Treats
- For youth already using alcohol, marijuana, fentanyl or other substances at a high-risk level, and youth at higher risk. Assessment, individual, family and group counseling, and a parent support group. The page says this is outpatient counseling, not an IOP.
- Insurance published
- Its page says it accepts commercial insurance and Medi-Cal. Youth services are free to participants, outpatient care is on a sliding scale, and there is a one-time $40 charge for alcohol and other drug assessments. Confirm what applies to your child. Medi-Cal: accepted, per the site. Youth services are free to participants and outpatient care is on a sliding scale, per its page.
- Languages
- Services run in English and Spanish, with bilingual parent workshops. Interpreters for other languages are not stated.
- How to start
- Call 510-650-0155, text 510-256-9420 (Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or use the contact form. No school or court referral is needed.
- Family and school
- Assessments include the parent or guardian, with family counseling and a parent support group. Services run at 14 school sites, including Tennyson, Hayward, Mt. Eden and Arroyo high schools.
What to know: Outpatient only. It lists Pleasanton as a service area without a street address. Withdrawal management is not listed.
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Alameda County Behavioral Health
County youth substance use treatment: outpatient, IOP and residential
- Ages
- Outpatient and IOP 12 to 21; residential 13 to 18; prevention 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Outpatient therapy or medication, Intensive outpatient, Residential treatment
- Where
- Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- A county list of youth substance use programs: clinics in Oakland, Hayward and Fremont, services at some schools, and teen residential care through a provider outside the county.
- Insurance published
- The county page says full-scope Medi-Cal is not required to use its teen substance use programs. Plan names are not printed. Ask each program what it bills. Medi-Cal: through a county contract, per the site.
- Languages
- The county page does not state language help. Horizon Project Eden lists English and Spanish services; ask the others.
- How to start
- Call the program you choose from the list. The page prints no teen access line; the 800 number on it is for adult programs.
- Family and school
- School-based outpatient care runs at select Alameda County schools. Other family and school details are not published here; ask each program.
What to know: This is a county list, not one facility, and street addresses are not printed. Withdrawal management for minors is not listed. The residential provider is in Morgan Hill, outside Alameda County.
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Sonoma County Crisis Stabilization Unit
Crisis stabilization, up to 23 hours, for children, youth and adults
- Ages
- Children, youth, adults and families; no youth age range published
- Levels of care
- Crisis stabilization (hours to a day)
- Where
- 2225 Challenger Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
- Treats
- Up to 23 hours of care for a person in an acute mental health crisis, then referrals to crisis residential or inpatient care for longer support.
- Insurance published
- Insurance and Medi-Cal are not mentioned on the unit page. Ask who pays. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not mentioned for this unit; ask when you call.
- How to start
- The unit gives crisis help 24/7, but the page does not say whether families can walk in. Call the unit or the county access line first. Mobile crisis can be reached at 800-746-8181.
- Family and school
- Family involvement, school and visiting rules are not published; ask.
What to know: There is no youth-only unit; children and teens share the unit with adults. Older county pages list a different unit number; use 707-565-4970. Walk-in policy is not confirmed.
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Santa Clara Valley Healthcare
Behavioral Health Pavilion: youth inpatient units and emergency psychiatric care
- Ages
- Children and teens; age cutoffs not published
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Walk-in or urgent assessment
- Where
- 751 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Treats
- Emergency psychiatric services for all ages and 77 inpatient beds, of which the county reserves 14 for children and 21 for adolescents. The rest are adult beds.
- Insurance published
- Medi-Cal and plan names are not published. The county says Santa Clara Valley Healthcare serves everyone regardless of ability to pay. Ask what applies to your child. Medi-Cal: not published; ask. The county says Santa Clara Valley Healthcare serves everyone regardless of ability to pay.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published; ask when you call.
- How to start
- The county says patient intakes begin November 3, 2026. Emergency psychiatric services see voluntary walk-ins, with doctors and nurses on site 24/7. No phone number is published for the pavilion itself; the county's 24/7 behavioral health call center can direct you.
- Family and school
- Family involvement, school and visiting rules are not published; ask.
What to know: Its pages gave an opening date of November 3, 2026, so confirm it is admitting, and whether the youth units open on that date. No phone number, age cutoffs or youth start dates are published.
Where this came from 2
- Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services call center
- County of Santa Clara announcement (Oct 26, 2026)
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Sacramento region and the Sierra foothills
Sutter Center for Psychiatry
Child and teen inpatient care; teen partial hospital and intensive outpatient
- Ages
- Inpatient: 5 to 12 and 13 to 17. Partial hospital and IOP: 13 to 17
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient
- Where
- 7700 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95826
- Treats
- A psychiatric hospital for children, teens and adults. The page lists addiction and drug and alcohol dependence among conditions it treats overall, but does not say the youth programs have a substance use or withdrawal track.
- Insurance published
- Its partial hospital and intensive outpatient pages say all commercial plans are accepted. Sutter does not accept Kaiser or Medi-Cal for those programs. Inpatient insurance rules are not published on the pages we read. Confirm your plan before admission. Medi-Cal: not accepted, per the site.
- Languages
- The facility page lists Language Assistance as an amenity but names no languages or interpreter details. Not published; ask.
- How to start
- Call or walk in 24/7 for children, teens and adults. For a free, confidential evaluation, call the 24/7 evaluation line. For a crisis, the page points to 988 and 911.
- Family and school
- Art, music and recreation therapies and supportive groups. Teen partial hospital runs Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in person only. Teen IOP runs Mon-Thu 2:30 to 5:50 p.m. A Sutter blurb lists family counseling and help with school attendance. Visiting hours are not published; to reach a patient, call with the patient ID number.
What to know: Sutter's own pages disagree on ages (12 to 17 or 13 to 17 for teen outpatient; 5 to 17 or 5 to 12 plus 13 to 17 for inpatient), so confirm before you rely on one. Medi-Cal and Kaiser are not accepted for teen partial hospital or IOP. Bed count and visiting hours are not published.
Where this came from 3
- Sutter Center for Psychiatry
- Sutter adolescent partial hospital registration
- Sutter psychiatry child and teen unit ages
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA31 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Heritage Oaks Hospital
Teen partial hospital and intensive outpatient (Branches Roseville clinic)
- Ages
- Teens 13 to 17
- Levels of care
- Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient
- Where
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- Branches Roseville teen clinic: 1895 E Roseville Pkwy, Suite 120, Roseville, CA 95661
- Hospital (intake, inpatient): 4250 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95841
- Treats
- Structured mental health treatment for teens. The Roseville clinic page lists chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders across its outpatient programs, but the teen pages describe mental health only, with no youth substance use track or detox.
- Insurance published
- Its OUTPATIENT list names Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Magellan, MHN, TRICARE West, TriWest, Optum and United Behavioral Health, among others. Medi-Cal appears only on its separate inpatient list, so Medi-Cal is not published for outpatient. Confirm your plan and level of care. Medi-Cal: not published; ask. Its site says it has discount payment and charity care programs for eligible uninsured and low-income patients.
- Languages
- The site footer links a Language Assistance notice. The teen pages give no clinician languages or interpreter details. Not published; ask.
- How to start
- Call the referral center for an assessment and help arranging admission. Assessments are done by phone or on site by a licensed clinician, who contacts your insurer; admission is often the same day.
- Family and school
- Partial hospital: five hours a day, five days a week. IOP: three hours a day, three days a week (the Roseville page says three to five days and lists an evening IOP, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.). The page describes a family-focused approach that keeps guardians updated, and teens can attend school between sessions.
What to know: The Roseville clinic's direct phone number appears differently on this hospital's site and on Sierra Vista's, so only the referral line is printed here. The Branches outpatient network is shared with Sierra Vista Hospital; confirm which clinic your referral goes to. The hospital location page describes adult inpatient care.
Where this came from 5
- Heritage Oaks teen outpatient care
- Heritage Oaks insurance
- Heritage Oaks admissions
- Branches Roseville
- Heritage Oaks Hospital location
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA32 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Sierra Vista Hospital
Teen inpatient (with dual diagnosis), partial hospital and IOP
- Ages
- Teens 13 to 17 for inpatient, dual diagnosis, PHP and IOP
- Levels of care
- Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient
- Where
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- Hospital (inpatient, 24/7 assessment): 8001 Bruceville Road, Sacramento, CA 95823
- Teen PHP, Branches Elk Grove: 8009 Bruceville Road, Sacramento, CA 95823
- Branches Roseville teen clinic: 1895 E Roseville Pkwy, Suite 120, Roseville, CA 95661
- Treats
- Acute inpatient care for teens in crisis, plus a separate teen dual-diagnosis inpatient track for a psychiatric condition together with substance abuse or addictive behavior. Alcohol abuse and chemical dependency are listed among admission concerns. Medical detox is not described.
- Insurance published
- Admissions page: contracts with most commercial health plans and Medicare HMOs. It names no plans and says nothing about Medi-Cal, so Medi-Cal is not published. Staff can help families without insurance work out financial resources. Confirm your plan before admission. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- The footer links a Language Assistance notice. No clinician languages or interpreter details on the pages we read. Not published; ask.
- How to start
- Call the 24/7 admissions line for a no-cost, confidential level-of-care assessment. Teen outpatient intake goes through the outpatient referral line. The site says eligible teens can start partial hospital the same day.
- Family and school
- Inpatient includes individual and family meetings. Teen IOP is for teens stable enough to live at home and go to school, three to five days a week, three hours a day. Teen inpatient visiting is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. daily, two visitors at a time, ages 16 and up, no phones or bags; the patient ID number is required. Rules may change.
What to know: Bed count and school support on the inpatient unit are not published. The Roseville clinic's direct number appears differently on this hospital's site and on Heritage Oaks', so it is not printed here. The Branches outpatient network is shared with Heritage Oaks; confirm which clinic a referral reaches.
Where this came from 6
- Sierra Vista teen inpatient care
- Sierra Vista teen dual diagnosis
- Sierra Vista teen partial hospital
- Sierra Vista admissions
- Sierra Vista visitor information
- Sierra Vista home page
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA33 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Sacramento County Mental Health Treatment Center
Intake Stabilization Unit (hold-based crisis stabilization)
- Ages
- Children and teens; exact ages not published
- Levels of care
- Crisis stabilization (hours to a day)
- Where
- 2150 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817
- Treats
- Rapid assessment and short-term secured stabilization for people in a serious psychiatric crisis, including people on involuntary holds. The same unit serves adults, children and teens.
- Insurance published
- Insurance and Medi-Cal are not published on the page read. Ask who pays. Medi-Cal: not published; ask.
- Languages
- Interpreters and Spanish-speaking staff are not published; ask when you call.
- How to start
- The unit runs 24/7, but the page says it is not a walk-in clinic and does not provide voluntary services. People arrive on a psychiatric hold or by referral. For an urgent crisis, call 988.
- Family and school
- Family involvement and school are not published. The page uses the facility line to confirm visiting hours; call to ask.
What to know: Hold-based and referral-based, not voluntary and not walk-in. The page lists a psychiatric health facility but does not say whether it admits minors. If you want a walk-in option, ask the county crisis line what exists.
Where this came from 1
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Added by our own research; not in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
North Coast and the far north
Humboldt County Adolescent Treatment Program
County outpatient substance use treatment for youth
- Ages
- Youth 12 to 18
- Levels of care
- Outpatient therapy or medication
- Where
- 134 D St., Eureka, CA 95501
- Treats
- Outpatient substance use treatment for youth: assessment, individual and group counseling, family counseling and case management, sometimes in the community. Crisis stabilization is not described, and mental health support must be confirmed.
- Insurance published
- The page lists no accepted plans. It says the county contracts with Partnership HealthPlan of California for substance use services under Drug Medi-Cal for eligible people, so Medi-Cal applies through that county contract. Ask about your coverage. Medi-Cal: through a county contract, per the site.
- Languages
- The page states no spoken languages or interpreters; it links Spanish-language materials. Not published; ask whether Spanish-speaking staff are available.
- How to start
- Call the program during office hours, or the 24-hour access line any time. The page encourages a caregiver to take part as a support. Staff set up an assessment.
- Family and school
- The page lists family counseling and support systems, skill building and case management. It does not mention school coordination; ask.
What to know: Outpatient substance use only: no residential care or detox. This is a substance use program, not a mental health program, so confirm co-occurring support and whether your teen needs a higher level of care. The county's page body says ages 12 to 18, but its page description says 12 to 19; ask which applies.
Where this came from 2
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA34 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Several regions or statewide
Evolve Treatment Centers
Teen residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient therapy and virtual care
- Ages
- Teens 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication
- Where
-
- Residential, Tarzana (Vanalden): 5358 Vanalden Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356
- Residential, Tarzana (Aura): 5435 Aura Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356
- Residential, Woodland Hills: 4810 Azucena Rd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
- Residential, Calabasas: 423 Woodbluff Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302
- Residential, Agoura Hills: 6425 Chesebro Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
- Residential, Ojai: 599 Quail Oaks Dr, Ojai, CA 93023
- Residential, La Mesa (Edgar Pl): 9817 Edgar Pl, La Mesa, CA 91941
- Residential, La Mesa (Mount Helix): 10525 Fuerte Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
- Residential, Encinitas (Cole Ranch): 710 Cole Ranch Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
- Residential, Encinitas (Dove Song): 985 Dove Song Way, Encinitas, CA 92024
- PHP and IOP, Del Mar: 3702 Via De La Valle #202, Del Mar, CA 92014
- PHP and IOP, Danville: 588 San Ramon Valley Blvd #110, Danville, CA 94526
- PHP and IOP, San Jose: 1991 Park Ave #20, San Jose, CA 95126
- PHP and IOP, Elk Grove: 2208 Kausen Dr #200, Elk Grove, CA 95758
- Residential, Danville: 263 Montego Dr, Danville, CA 94526
- Residential, Lafayette: 1261 Panorama Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
- Residential, Walnut Creek: 123 Brodia Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
- Residential, Sacramento (Arden Oaks): 1708 Ladino Rd, Sacramento, CA 95864
- Residential, Sacramento (Fair Oaks): 500 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864
- Treats
- Teen mental health, substance use and dual diagnosis, including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and trauma. The Woodland Hills residential site runs a program for autistic teens with mental health or substance use problems; it does not treat autism itself. Virtual PHP and IOP are open to teens anywhere in California.
- Insurance published
- Its insurance page lists Kaiser Permanente (with a Kaiser referral), Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Health Net (MHN), TriWest/TRICARE West, Aetna and Cigna. It states it cannot accept Medi-Cal, Medicaid, Medicare or any state- or county-funded plan. Out-of-network families may be offered a single case agreement; private pay and payment plans exist. Medi-Cal: not accepted, per the site.
- Languages
- No interpreter, Spanish or sign-language information is published on the pages reviewed. Ask when you call.
- How to start
- Call or use the online form. Admissions answers questions, checks insurance and offers same-day assessments, and can often arrange same-day admission. In-person PHP and IOP are in Del Mar, San Jose, Danville and Elk Grove; the Los Angeles-area sites are residential.
- Family and school
- Calabasas, for example, has weekly family therapy and parent coaching, daily phone times, Sunday visits on site or by video, and academic support; the usual stay is 45 to 60 days. Every residential program has a weekly virtual parent support group. Schedules vary by site.
What to know: Does not accept Medi-Cal or any state- or county-funded plan, and does not accept TRICARE East. The autism-affirming track is at Woodland Hills only. Virtual care is California only. Confirm eligibility, placement and a written cost estimate before you travel.
Where this came from 6
- Evolve homepage
- Evolve insurance
- Evolve residential locations
- Evolve PHP and IOP locations
- Evolve virtual care in California
- Evolve Calabasas residential
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA12 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
Muir Wood Teen Treatment
Teen residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs in four regions
- Ages
- Teens 12 to 17
- Levels of care
- Residential treatment, Intensive outpatient
- Where
-
- Petaluma IOP Center: 320 Washington St, Petaluma, CA 94952
- Clovis area IOP Center: Clovis area. Street address not published; confirm with admissions
- Residential campuses: Petaluma, Penngrove, Clovis and Riverside. Street addresses not published; confirm with admissions
- Treats
- Mental health care first (anxiety, depression, trauma, mood concerns, self-harm), with substance use care built in. The site says teens are welcome with or without substance use. Campuses are separate for girls and boys. Medical detox and emergency stabilization are not described.
- Insurance published
- Insurance page: in network with Anthem, Aetna, Blue Shield, Cigna, Simple Behavioral, Kaiser, Magellan, MHN, Optum, TRICARE and Health Net Federal Services; other insurers may be out of network, case by case. Muir Wood does not accept Medicaid or Medi-Cal. Agreements may vary by program, so confirm yours. Medi-Cal: not accepted, per the site.
- Languages
- No interpreter, Spanish or sign language statement on the About, Locations or Insurance pages. Not published; ask.
- How to start
- Call admissions or send the web form for a free, confidential consultation. Staff check insurance, learn about your teen and explain next steps. The site says most families can start intake within days. Ask about openings.
- Family and school
- Weekly family education, counseling and therapy are required. Accredited Muir Wood Learning Centers (grades 7 to 12) keep teens current with their home schools. A 16-week parent aftercare coaching program is offered at no charge. The site gives an average residential stay of about 45 days.
What to know: Does not accept Medi-Cal. Campus street addresses are not published, so confirm which campus would take your teen before you travel. Intensive outpatient runs in Petaluma and Clovis. No hospital-level inpatient care. Visiting rules and a 24/7 line are not published.
Where this came from 4
Each page was read on November 2, 2026. Profile CA29 in the November 2, 2026 source directory.
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Find programs by insurance
Use these lists to shortlist, then confirm with the program and your plan. A plan name here means the program publishes it somewhere on its site; it does not guarantee that this level of care, for a child of this age, is in network or authorized.
Publishes Medi-Cal (including county and Drug Medi-Cal) 19
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Riverside University Health System Children's Behavioral Health (Countywide; Outpatient therapy or medication, Wraparound or in-home team)
- Aurora Charter Oak Hospital (Covina; Inpatient hospital, Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Withdrawal management (detox))
- Del Amo Behavioral Health System (Torrance; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Tarzana Treatment Centers (Tarzana; Residential treatment, Withdrawal management (detox), Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Phoenix Houses of California (Lake View Terrace; Outpatient therapy or medication, Intensive outpatient, Wraparound or in-home team)
- Rady Children's Health (San Diego; Inpatient hospital, Walk-in or urgent assessment)
- Aurora San Diego Hospital (San Diego; Inpatient hospital)
- McAlister Institute (El Cajon and Chula Vista; Outpatient therapy or medication, After-school program)
- Casa Pacifica (Camarillo; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication, Wraparound or in-home team)
- Encompass Community Services (Santa Cruz; Outpatient therapy or medication, Intensive outpatient)
- Hope Forward Youth Crisis Center (Santa Cruz; Crisis stabilization (hours to a day), Residential treatment)
- Seneca Family of Agencies (Salinas; Crisis stabilization (hours to a day), Residential treatment)
- Central Star Behavioral Health (Fresno; Inpatient hospital)
- Central Star Behavioral Health (Bakersfield; Inpatient hospital)
- Children's Health Council (Palo Alto; Intensive outpatient)
- Horizon Services, Project Eden (Hayward; Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Alameda County Behavioral Health (Oakland; Outpatient therapy or medication, Intensive outpatient, Residential treatment)
- Humboldt County Adolescent Treatment Program (Eureka; Outpatient therapy or medication)
Publishes IEHP 4
- Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (Redlands; Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Loma Linda University Health MEND Program (Redlands; Intensive outpatient)
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Aurora Charter Oak Hospital (Covina; Inpatient hospital, Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Withdrawal management (detox))
Publishes Kaiser Permanente 12
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Aurora Charter Oak Hospital (Covina; Inpatient hospital, Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Withdrawal management (detox))
- Del Amo Behavioral Health System (Torrance; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Phoenix Houses of California (Lake View Terrace; Outpatient therapy or medication, Intensive outpatient, Wraparound or in-home team)
- Newport Academy (Costa Mesa; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Aurora San Diego Hospital (San Diego; Inpatient hospital)
- River Vista Behavioral Health (Madera; Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Willow Rock Center (San Leandro; Inpatient hospital)
- San Jose Behavioral Health (San Jose; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Heritage Oaks Hospital (Sacramento; Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Evolve Treatment Centers (Multiple California cities; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Muir Wood Teen Treatment (Petaluma, Penngrove, Clovis and Riverside; Residential treatment, Intensive outpatient)
Publishes Anthem Blue Cross 14
- Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (Redlands; Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Loma Linda University Health MEND Program (Redlands; Intensive outpatient)
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Aurora Charter Oak Hospital (Covina; Inpatient hospital, Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Withdrawal management (detox))
- Del Amo Behavioral Health System (Torrance; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Phoenix Houses of California (Lake View Terrace; Outpatient therapy or medication, Intensive outpatient, Wraparound or in-home team)
- Visions Treatment Centers (Malibu; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication, Withdrawal management (detox))
- Newport Academy (Costa Mesa; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Hillside Horizon (Orange and Riverside counties; Residential treatment)
- Aurora San Diego Hospital (San Diego; Inpatient hospital)
- Mission Prep Healthcare (Fallbrook; Residential treatment)
- Heritage Oaks Hospital (Sacramento; Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Evolve Treatment Centers (Multiple California cities; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Muir Wood Teen Treatment (Petaluma, Penngrove, Clovis and Riverside; Residential treatment, Intensive outpatient)
Publishes Blue Shield of California 13
- Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (Redlands; Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Loma Linda University Health MEND Program (Redlands; Intensive outpatient)
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Del Amo Behavioral Health System (Torrance; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Newport Academy (Costa Mesa; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Hillside Horizon (Orange and Riverside counties; Residential treatment)
- Aurora San Diego Hospital (San Diego; Inpatient hospital)
- Mission Prep Healthcare (Fallbrook; Residential treatment)
- River Vista Behavioral Health (Madera; Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- San Jose Behavioral Health (San Jose; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Heritage Oaks Hospital (Sacramento; Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Evolve Treatment Centers (Multiple California cities; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Muir Wood Teen Treatment (Petaluma, Penngrove, Clovis and Riverside; Residential treatment, Intensive outpatient)
Publishes Aetna 13
- Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (Redlands; Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Loma Linda University Health MEND Program (Redlands; Intensive outpatient)
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Aurora Charter Oak Hospital (Covina; Inpatient hospital, Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Withdrawal management (detox))
- Del Amo Behavioral Health System (Torrance; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Phoenix Houses of California (Lake View Terrace; Outpatient therapy or medication, Intensive outpatient, Wraparound or in-home team)
- Hillside Horizon (Orange and Riverside counties; Residential treatment)
- Aurora San Diego Hospital (San Diego; Inpatient hospital)
- Mission Prep Healthcare (Fallbrook; Residential treatment)
- River Vista Behavioral Health (Madera; Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Heritage Oaks Hospital (Sacramento; Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Evolve Treatment Centers (Multiple California cities; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Muir Wood Teen Treatment (Petaluma, Penngrove, Clovis and Riverside; Residential treatment, Intensive outpatient)
Publishes Cigna 13
- Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (Redlands; Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Loma Linda University Health MEND Program (Redlands; Intensive outpatient)
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Aurora Charter Oak Hospital (Covina; Inpatient hospital, Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Withdrawal management (detox))
- Del Amo Behavioral Health System (Torrance; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Phoenix Houses of California (Lake View Terrace; Outpatient therapy or medication, Intensive outpatient, Wraparound or in-home team)
- Hillside Horizon (Orange and Riverside counties; Residential treatment)
- Aurora San Diego Hospital (San Diego; Inpatient hospital)
- Mission Prep Healthcare (Fallbrook; Residential treatment)
- San Jose Behavioral Health (San Jose; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Heritage Oaks Hospital (Sacramento; Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Evolve Treatment Centers (Multiple California cities; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Muir Wood Teen Treatment (Petaluma, Penngrove, Clovis and Riverside; Residential treatment, Intensive outpatient)
Publishes UnitedHealthcare or Optum 10
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Aurora Charter Oak Hospital (Covina; Inpatient hospital, Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Withdrawal management (detox))
- Del Amo Behavioral Health System (Torrance; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Phoenix Houses of California (Lake View Terrace; Outpatient therapy or medication, Intensive outpatient, Wraparound or in-home team)
- Newport Academy (Costa Mesa; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Aurora San Diego Hospital (San Diego; Inpatient hospital)
- Mission Prep Healthcare (Fallbrook; Residential treatment)
- San Jose Behavioral Health (San Jose; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Heritage Oaks Hospital (Sacramento; Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Muir Wood Teen Treatment (Petaluma, Penngrove, Clovis and Riverside; Residential treatment, Intensive outpatient)
Publishes TRICARE or TriWest 12
- Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (Redlands; Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Loma Linda University Health MEND Program (Redlands; Intensive outpatient)
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Aurora Charter Oak Hospital (Covina; Inpatient hospital, Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Withdrawal management (detox))
- Del Amo Behavioral Health System (Torrance; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Newport Academy (Costa Mesa; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital (San Diego; Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication, After-school program)
- Aurora San Diego Hospital (San Diego; Inpatient hospital)
- River Vista Behavioral Health (Madera; Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Heritage Oaks Hospital (Sacramento; Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Evolve Treatment Centers (Multiple California cities; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Muir Wood Teen Treatment (Petaluma, Penngrove, Clovis and Riverside; Residential treatment, Intensive outpatient)
Publishes Health Net or MHN 11
- Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (Redlands; Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Loma Linda University Health MEND Program (Redlands; Intensive outpatient)
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Aurora Charter Oak Hospital (Covina; Inpatient hospital, Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Withdrawal management (detox))
- Del Amo Behavioral Health System (Torrance; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Phoenix Houses of California (Lake View Terrace; Outpatient therapy or medication, Intensive outpatient, Wraparound or in-home team)
- Newport Academy (Costa Mesa; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Aurora San Diego Hospital (San Diego; Inpatient hospital)
- Heritage Oaks Hospital (Sacramento; Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Evolve Treatment Centers (Multiple California cities; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Muir Wood Teen Treatment (Petaluma, Penngrove, Clovis and Riverside; Residential treatment, Intensive outpatient)
Publishes Magellan 8
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Del Amo Behavioral Health System (Torrance; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Newport Academy (Costa Mesa; Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Aurora San Diego Hospital (San Diego; Inpatient hospital)
- Mission Prep Healthcare (Fallbrook; Residential treatment)
- San Jose Behavioral Health (San Jose; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Heritage Oaks Hospital (Sacramento; Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
- Muir Wood Teen Treatment (Petaluma, Penngrove, Clovis and Riverside; Residential treatment, Intensive outpatient)
Financial assistance or sliding scale 17
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Riverside University Health System Children's Behavioral Health (Countywide; Outpatient therapy or medication, Wraparound or in-home team)
- Aurora Charter Oak Hospital (Covina; Inpatient hospital, Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Withdrawal management (detox))
- Del Amo Behavioral Health System (Torrance; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Phoenix Houses of California (Lake View Terrace; Outpatient therapy or medication, Intensive outpatient, Wraparound or in-home team)
- CHOC (Rady Children's Health, Orange County) (Orange; Inpatient hospital, Intensive outpatient)
- Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital (San Diego; Inpatient hospital, Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient, Outpatient therapy or medication, After-school program)
- Aurora San Diego Hospital (San Diego; Inpatient hospital)
- Central Star Behavioral Health (Fresno; Inpatient hospital)
- Kaweah Health (Visalia; Crisis stabilization (hours to a day))
- Central Star Behavioral Health (Bakersfield; Inpatient hospital)
- UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital (San Francisco; Inpatient hospital, Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Children's Health Council (Palo Alto; Intensive outpatient)
- Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (Santa Rosa; Inpatient hospital)
- Horizon Services, Project Eden (Hayward; Outpatient therapy or medication)
- Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (San Jose; Inpatient hospital, Walk-in or urgent assessment)
- Heritage Oaks Hospital (Sacramento; Partial hospitalization (day program), Intensive outpatient)
Spanish mentioned 22
- Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (Redlands)
- Loma Linda University Health MEND Program (Redlands)
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino)
- San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Crisis Response (Countywide)
- Riverside Latino Commission (Indio)
- Del Amo Behavioral Health System (Torrance)
- UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital (Los Angeles)
- UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital (Los Angeles)
- Hillsides (Pasadena)
- Five Acres (Altadena)
- CHOC (Rady Children's Health, Orange County) (Orange)
- Waymakers Children's Crisis Residential (Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach and Tustin)
- Rady Children's Health (San Diego)
- Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital (San Diego)
- San Diego Center for Children (San Diego)
- Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (El Centro)
- Encompass Community Services (Santa Cruz)
- Hope Forward Youth Crisis Center (Santa Cruz)
- Central Star Behavioral Health (Fresno)
- Children's Health Council (Palo Alto)
- Horizon Services, Project Eden (Hayward)
- Humboldt County Adolescent Treatment Program (Eureka)
Free interpreters stated 6
- Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (Redlands)
- Loma Linda University Health MEND Program (Redlands)
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino)
- UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital (Los Angeles)
- UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital (Los Angeles)
- Rady Children's Health (San Diego)
24/7 phone line published 36
- Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino)
- Telecare Crisis Stabilization Units (Merrill and Windsor Centers) (Fontana and San Bernardino)
- San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Crisis Response (Countywide)
- Riverside County Mental Health Urgent Care, Indio (Indio)
- Riverside University Health System Children's Behavioral Health (Countywide)
- Aurora Charter Oak Hospital (Covina)
- Del Amo Behavioral Health System (Torrance)
- Visions Treatment Centers (Malibu)
- BHC Alhambra Hospital (Rosemead)
- CHOC (Rady Children's Health, Orange County) (Orange)
- Newport Academy (Costa Mesa)
- Waymakers Children's Crisis Residential (Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach and Tustin)
- Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital (San Diego)
- Aurora San Diego Hospital (San Diego)
- Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (El Centro)
- Vista del Mar Hospital (Ventura)
- Ventura County Behavioral Health (Ventura County)
- Hope Forward Youth Crisis Center (Santa Cruz)
- Kaweah Health (Visalia)
- River Vista Behavioral Health (Madera)
- Fresno County Crisis Stabilization Center (Youth) (Fresno)
- Fremont Hospital (Fremont)
- Edgewood Center for Children and Families (San Francisco)
- Willow Rock Center (San Leandro)
- San Jose Behavioral Health (San Jose)
- Pacific Clinics (Campbell)
- Contra Costa Youth Stabilization Unit (Martinez)
- Napa County Crisis Stabilization Unit (Napa)
- Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (Santa Rosa)
- Embark Behavioral Health (Campbell)
- Sonoma County Crisis Stabilization Unit (Santa Rosa)
- Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (San Jose)
- Sutter Center for Psychiatry (Sacramento)
- Heritage Oaks Hospital (Sacramento)
- Sierra Vista Hospital (Sacramento)
- Humboldt County Adolescent Treatment Program (Eureka)
Every county’s access lines
Every county in California runs a toll-free line, answered around the clock, that arranges Medi-Cal specialty mental health services, and a separate or shared line for substance-use treatment.5 6 These lines also help families with no insurance, and they are the route to county children’s crisis teams and to residential placements paid by Medi-Cal. Numbers were read from the state’s two lists and, where the state list was silent, from the county’s own site, on November 2, 2026.
Showing all 58 counties.
| County | Mental health plan access line | Substance use access line |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda Alameda County Behavioral Health Department Same line for substance use. | 800-491-9099 24/7 County page for Alameda County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Alameda County substance use services |
| Alpine Alpine County Behavioral Health Services Same line for substance use. | 800-318-8212 24/7 County page for Alpine County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Alpine County substance use services |
| Amador Amador County Behavioral Health Same line for substance use. | 888-310-6555 24 hours County page for Amador County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Amador County substance use services |
| Butte Butte County Behavioral Health Same line for substance use. | 800-334-6622 24/7 County page for Butte County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Butte County substance use services |
| Calaveras Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services Same line for substance use. | 800-499-3030 24 hours County page for Calaveras County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Calaveras County substance use services |
| Colusa Colusa County Department of Behavioral Health Same line for substance use. | 888-793-6580 24 hours County page for Colusa County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Colusa County substance use services |
| Contra Costa Contra Costa Health, Behavioral Health Services Same line for substance use. | 888-678-7277 24/7 County page for Contra Costa County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Contra Costa County substance use services |
| Del Norte Del Norte County Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Branch Same line for substance use. | 888-446-4408 24/7 County page for Del Norte County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. |
| El Dorado El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division Same line for substance use. | 800-929-1955 24/7 County page for El Dorado County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for El Dorado County substance use services |
| Fresno Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health Same line for substance use. | 800-654-3937 24/7 County page for Fresno County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Fresno County substance use services |
| Glenn Glenn County Behavioral Health Same line for substance use. | 800-507-3530 24/7 County page for Glenn County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Glenn County substance use services |
| Humboldt Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Behavioral Health Substance-use line is the regional Partnership HealthPlan line shared by several northern counties. | 888-849-5728 24/7 County page for Humboldt County mental health plan | 855-765-9703 24 hours County page for Humboldt County substance use services |
| Imperial Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Same line for substance use. | 800-817-5292 24/7 County page for Imperial County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Imperial County substance use services |
| Inyo Inyo County Health & Human Services, Behavioral Health Division Same line for substance use. | 800-841-5011 24/7 County page for Inyo County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Inyo County substance use services |
| Kern Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services | 800-991-5272 24 hours County page for Kern County mental health plan | 866-266-4898 24 hours County page for Kern County substance use services |
| Kings Kings County Behavioral Health Same line for substance use. | 800-655-2553 24/7 County page for Kings County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Kings County substance use services |
| Lake Lake County Behavioral Health Services Same line for substance use. | 888-541-4578 24 hours County page for Lake County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Lake County substance use services |
| Lassen Lassen County Behavioral Health Substance-use line is the regional Partnership HealthPlan line shared by several northern counties. | 888-530-8688 24/7 County page for Lassen County mental health plan | 855-765-9703 24/7 County page for Lassen County substance use services |
| Los Angeles Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health One number for both: choose option 2 for substance use. | 800-854-7771 24/7 County page for Los Angeles County mental health plan | One number for both: choose option 2 for substance use. County page for Los Angeles County substance use services |
| Madera Madera County Department of Behavioral Health Services Same line for substance use. | 888-275-9779 County page for Madera County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Madera County substance use services |
| Marin County of Marin Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Same line for substance use. | 888-818-1115 24/7 County page for Marin County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Marin County substance use services |
| Mariposa Mariposa County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Same line for substance use. | 800-549-6741 24/7 County page for Mariposa County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Mariposa County substance use services |
| Mendocino Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Substance-use line is the regional Partnership HealthPlan line shared by several northern counties. | 800-555-5906 County page for Mendocino County mental health plan | 855-765-9703 County page for Mendocino County substance use services |
| Merced Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Same line for substance use. | 888-334-0163 24/7 County page for Merced County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Merced County substance use services |
| Modoc Modoc County Behavioral Health Same line for substance use. | 800-699-4880 24/7 County page for Modoc County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. |
| Mono Mono County Behavioral Health Same line for substance use. | 800-687-1101 24/7 County page for Mono County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Mono County substance use services |
| Monterey Monterey County Behavioral Health Same line for substance use. | 888-258-6029 24/7 County page for Monterey County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Monterey County substance use services |
| Napa Napa County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Services Same line for substance use. | 800-648-8650 24/7 County page for Napa County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Napa County substance use services |
| Nevada Nevada County Behavioral Health Department Same line for substance use. | 888-801-1437 24/7 County page for Nevada County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Nevada County substance use services |
| Orange County of Orange Health Care Agency, Behavioral Health Services | 800-723-8641 24/7 County page for Orange County mental health plan | 855-625-4657 24/7 County page for Orange County substance use services |
| Placer Placer County Health and Human Services, Adult System of Care Same line for substance use. | 888-886-5401 24/7 County page for Placer County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Placer County substance use services |
| Plumas Plumas County Behavioral Health Same line for substance use. | 800-757-7898 24/7 County page for Plumas County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Plumas County substance use services |
| Riverside Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health For a child or teen, the county's CARES line, 800-499-3008, answers 24/7 and is the number its children's pages give. | 800-706-7500 County page for Riverside County mental health plan | 800-499-3008 24/7 County page for Riverside County substance use services |
| Sacramento Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Behavioral Health Services Same line for substance use. | 888-881-4881 24 hours a day, 365 days a year County page for Sacramento County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Sacramento County substance use services |
| San Benito San Benito County Behavioral Health Department Same line for substance use. | 888-636-4020 24/7 County page for San Benito County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for San Benito County substance use services |
| San Bernardino San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health | 888-743-1478 24/7 County page for San Bernardino County mental health plan | 800-968-2636 24 hours County page for San Bernardino County substance use services |
| San Diego County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Services Same line for substance use. | 888-724-7240 24/7 County page for San Diego County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. |
| San Francisco San Francisco Department of Public Health, Behavioral Health Services Same line for substance use. | 888-246-3333 24/7 County page for San Francisco County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for San Francisco County substance use services |
| San Joaquin San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services Same line for substance use. | 888-468-9370 24/7 County page for San Joaquin County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for San Joaquin County substance use services |
| San Luis Obispo County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency, Behavioral Health Department Same line for substance use. | 800-838-1381 24/7 County page for San Luis Obispo County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for San Luis Obispo County substance use services |
| San Mateo San Mateo County Health, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Same line for substance use. | 800-686-0101 24/7 County page for San Mateo County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for San Mateo County substance use services |
| Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness Same line for substance use. | 888-868-1649 24/7 County page for Santa Barbara County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Santa Barbara County substance use services |
| Santa Clara County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department Same line for substance use. | 800-704-0900 24/7 County page for Santa Clara County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. |
| Santa Cruz County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division Same line for substance use. | 800-952-2335 24/7 County page for Santa Cruz County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Santa Cruz County substance use services |
| Shasta Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Substance-use line is the regional Partnership HealthPlan line shared by several northern counties. | 888-385-5201 24/7 County page for Shasta County mental health plan | 855-765-9703 24/7 County page for Shasta County substance use services |
| Sierra Sierra County Behavioral Health Same line for substance use. | 888-840-8418 24/7 County page for Sierra County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. |
| Siskiyou Siskiyou County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Services Substance-use line is the regional Partnership HealthPlan line shared by several northern counties. | 800-842-8979 24/7 County page for Siskiyou County mental health plan | 855-765-9703 24/7 County page for Siskiyou County substance use services |
| Solano Solano County Health and Social Services Substance-use line is the regional Partnership HealthPlan line shared by several northern counties. | 800-547-0495 24/7 County page for Solano County mental health plan | 855-765-9703 24/7 County page for Solano County substance use services |
| Sonoma County of Sonoma Department of Health Services, Behavioral Health Division Same line for substance use. | 800-870-8786 24/7 County page for Sonoma County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Sonoma County substance use services |
| Stanislaus Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Same line for substance use. | 888-376-6246 24/7 County page for Stanislaus County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Stanislaus County substance use services |
| Sutter Sutter-Yuba Behavioral Health Sutter and Yuba counties share one behavioral health department and one line. | 888-923-3800 24/7 County page for Sutter County mental health plan | Sutter and Yuba counties share one behavioral health department and one line. County page for Sutter County substance use services |
| Tehama Tehama County Health Services Agency Same line for substance use. | 800-240-3208 24/7 County page for Tehama County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Tehama County substance use services |
| Trinity Trinity County Behavioral Health Services Same line for substance use. | 888-624-5820 24/7 County page for Trinity County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Trinity County substance use services |
| Tulare Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health | 800-320-1616 24 hours County page for Tulare County mental health plan | 866-732-4114 24 hours a day, 365 days a year County page for Tulare County substance use services |
| Tuolumne Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Department Same line for substance use. | 800-630-1130 24/7 County page for Tuolumne County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Tuolumne County substance use services |
| Ventura Ventura County Behavioral Health Same line for substance use. | 866-998-2243 24/7 County page for Ventura County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. County page for Ventura County substance use services |
| Yolo Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Same line for substance use. | 888-965-6647 24/7 County page for Yolo County mental health plan | Same line for substance use. |
| Yuba Sutter-Yuba Behavioral Health Sutter and Yuba counties share one behavioral health department and one line. | 888-923-3800 24/7 County page for Yuba County mental health plan | Sutter and Yuba counties share one behavioral health department and one line. County page for Yuba County substance use services |
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Getting care with us
How this directory was built, and its limits
This page began as a public-source review of 30 California youth programs, dated November 2, 2026, that Fady Boules supplied. Every one of its profiles was then re-checked, field by field, against the program’s own website the same day: ages, levels of care, street addresses, every phone number, published insurance lists, language statements, schedules and the pages it cited. That check found corrections or missing facts in 24 of the 30 profiles, listed in the project record and folded into the cards; the most common were addresses that belonged to a different building than the one named, and inpatient services a program publishes that the review had missed. We then searched for programs the review left out, region by region, and added 42 more from their own websites, so that every region of the state and every level of care is represented. Finally, every county’s mental health and substance-use access line was read from the state’s lists and county sites.
What this page cannot do: it did not call any program, confirm any open bed, verify any license or check any insurance contract. Youth units open and close, and websites lag behind. A card that says “Confirm the program is running before you travel” means its own site left that in doubt on the day we read it. Listing here is not an endorsement, no program paid to appear, and we have no financial relationship with any of them. If you find an error, contact us and we will fix it.
Sources
1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: “Call, text, or chat with a 988 Lifeline counselor for help during difficult moments anytime, day or night.” 988lifeline.org
2. California Welfare and Institutions Code § 5585.50(a): a minor who, “as a result of mental disorder, is a danger to others, or to himself or herself, or gravely disabled and authorization for voluntary treatment is not available,” may be placed “in a facility designated by the county and approved by the State Department of Health Care Services as a facility for 72-hour treatment and evaluation of minors. The facility shall make every effort to notify the minor’s parent or legal guardian as soon as possible after the minor is detained.” leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
3. California Family Code § 6924(b): “A minor who is 12 years of age or older may consent to mental health treatment or counseling on an outpatient basis … if the minor, in the opinion of the attending professional person, is mature enough to participate intelligently in the outpatient services.” leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
4. California Department of Health Care Services, “Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens” (the state’s EPSDT benefit): “provides free services to keep your child healthy from birth to age 21 … Also included are treatments for physical, mental, and dental health problems.” dhcs.ca.gov
5. DHCS, “County Mental Health Plan Information”: “The Mental Health Plan (MHP) in each county is responsible for providing or arranging for the provision of Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) to Medi-Cal beneficiaries in their county,” with each county’s 24/7 toll-free access line. dhcs.ca.gov
6. DHCS, “Substance Use Disorder County Access Lines.” dhcs.ca.gov
7. DHCS Behavioral Health Information Notice 22-011, “No Wrong Door for Mental Health Services Policy”: “ensures that Medi-Cal beneficiaries receive timely mental health services without delay regardless of the delivery system where they seek care, and that beneficiaries are able to maintain treatment relationships with trusted providers without interruption.” dhcs.ca.gov
8. California Health and Safety Code § 1374.72(a)(1) (Senate Bill 855, 2020): every plan contract issued, amended or renewed on or after January 1, 2021 “shall provide coverage for medically necessary treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, under the same terms and conditions applied to other medical conditions,” including “Intermediate services, including the full range of levels of care, including, but not limited to, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment.” leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
9. DHCS All Plan Letter 21-004 (revised), “Standards for Determining Threshold Languages, Nondiscrimination Requirements, and Language Assistance Services”: Medi-Cal managed care plans “must provide oral interpretation services from a qualified interpreter … on a 24-hour basis, at all key points of contact, at no cost to members. Oral interpretation must be provided in all languages and is not limited to threshold or concentration standard languages.” dhcs.ca.gov
10. California Health and Safety Code § 1367.04(b): the Department of Managed Health Care “shall require every health care service plan … to assess the linguistic needs of the enrollee population … and to provide for translation and interpretation for medical services, as indicated,” including translation of vital documents. leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
11. California Education Code § 48206.3(a): a pupil with a temporary disability “shall receive either individual instruction at home provided by the school district in which the pupil is deemed to reside, or individual instruction in a hospital or other residential health facility … provided by the school district in which the hospital or other residential health facility is located”; “temporary disability” includes “a physical, mental, or emotional disability.” leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
If you or someone you know is in crisis
- Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room for any life-threatening emergency.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, available 24/7, free and confidential. En español: marque 988 y oprima 2, o envíe AYUDA al 988. Deaf or hard of hearing: 988 videophone (ASL) or TTY 711 then 988. Veterans: 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
- Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741.
- The Trevor Project (crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people) — call 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678-678.
- National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) — call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673; free, confidential, 24/7. Online chat at RAINN.org/hotline.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline — call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788; 24/7, help in 200+ languages. Online chat at TheHotline.org. If your phone or computer may be monitored, calling from a safer device is an option.
- Riverside County — Inland SoCal Crisis Helpline 951-686-HELP (4357), 24/7 (Inland SoCal United Way / 211+, in partnership with RUHS-BH); Community Access, Referral, Evaluation and Support (CARES) Line 800-499-3008, 24/7.
- San Bernardino County — Access Unit (Behavioral Health Helpline) 888-743-1478, 24/7; Mobile Crisis/CCRT 800-398-0018 (24/7, all ages) or text 909-420-0560. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) has a dedicated walk-in adolescent psychiatric ER (ages 13–17).
- Children under 13 — call 911 for immediate danger, contact your county's mobile crisis team (they respond to all ages), or go to the nearest pediatric emergency room.
- California Peer-Run Warm Line (non-crisis — someone to talk to) — call or text 1-855-600-WARM (9276); daytime and evening hours, not a 24/7 line.
- NP Fady (non-emergency) — for routine scheduling or questions, call (909) 707-6261. This line is not monitored for emergencies.