The Adolescent years has always been trying times for most. It has become harder with today’s society. Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers opened their doors in 2002 to provide cutting edge mental health, substance abuse and family treatment for ages 13 to 18 year old. Most patients come from southern California while others from big cities like NYC, Chicago and international.  

Visions offers several types of treatment programs. Teen Outpatient Treatment and Teen Inpatient Treatment both offer comprehensive clinically- based treatment options for adolescents and their families.

Visions Adolescent Outpatient Counseling

Visions teen outpatient treatment is conveniently offered at two Los Angeles locations. Afternoon sessions allow the child to attend school or work before therapy and go home to love and support afterwards. Sessions are 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm with Wednesday for rest.

The 1st Step Program is an introduction to the beginning of the teen outpatient treatment. The program helps families reintegrate into everyday life after long term treatment. Visions’ staff walk parents through the reality of their teen’s new lifestyle and helps them understand the next step.

The Intensive Outpatient Program is the next step in the care process. The family is helped to communicate, address existing psychiatric and/or therapeutic needs and develop a solid foundation of support within the community.

The 2-Step Program is implemented for Teens with Addictive Behavior.

Visions Teen Outpatient treatment works out of network with insurance. We will provide the following services to our Outpatient families: Benefit Verification, Pre-Authorization, Utilization Review, Billing & Collections.

Visions Adolescent Residential Treatment

Teen inpatient treatment is an intensive program filled with activities that help the child come to terms with their problems and begin to make positive choices leading to a healthy and productive life.

Visions Residential is located in the hills of Malibu, California surrounded by nature. A Mediterranean Style home creates a comfortable home-like setting in a 25 acre gated community. Quarters are separate for male and female patients with day and night staff supervision. Crisis intervention is available on a 24-hour basis. The average length of stay is 45 to 90 days.

The treatment team consists of highly skilled professionals who use effective techniques and current modalities. The founding clinicians have stayed on while adding dynamic team members for a successful program.

Medical Doctor – A doctor with mental health and substance abuse treatment experience ensures the initial medical evaluation is properly executed on each resident. A history and a physical is conducted by the Doctor. Once medically cleared, the child will be admitted into the residential program.

Psychiatric Director – An experienced Psychiatrist ensures that the initial psychiatric evaluation is properly performed and psychiatric services are provided as needed. Adolescents diagnosed with a Mental Health or Co-Occurring Diagnosis (mental health and substance abuse disorders) will be admitted.

Program Director – All counseling services are performed by trained personnel under the supervision of the Program Director.

Psychologist – Psychological testings are conducted by a licenses psychologist upon referral.

Registered Dietitian – Nutritional Services are provided under supervision of a Registered Dietitian.  All patients are given a nutritional assessment. Dietary consultations are available when required.

Equine Therapist – Horses have been known to help in showing significant improvement. Teens learn to identify and recognize feelings and thoughts that may be difficult through traditional therapy.

Art Therapist – Focus is on art-making as a therapeutic process. Children unable to talk about their feelings usually do best when putting thoughts down by ink or paint.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Informed Programming – DBT is designed to help change bad behavioral patterns such as self-harm, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, anger and interpersonal difficulties.

A Licensed Therapist and Counselor work directly with the patient throughout the treatment.

Visions offers three hours of individualized schooling on weekdays. Each patient receives a personalized education plan. Conditioning is a ‘tailor-made’ fitness program led by an Activities consultant. Multi-Family Group and Individual Family Sessions are led by a Family Therapist. Family Passes are a unique incentive for well behaved children. Sunday and Monday outings include movies, museums, the beach, go-cart racing, community service, ropes courses and rock climbing.

Visions Residential is a private pay program and full payment is required from the family. Our team will assist with insurance benefit verification & utilization review.  

Visions Teen Outpatient Treatment and Teen Inpatient Treatment share similar goals.

• Encourage and motivate the adolescent to achieve and sustain a healthy lifestyle;
• Help the adolescent to develop new, more effective problem-solving strategies;
• Assist the adolescent with recognizing and acknowledging the existence of destructive behaviors and mental health issues in their lives, and the impact they have on their family, friends and future;
• Help the adolescent recognize and change problematic attitudes and behaviors which stimulate relapse.

Visions Alumni Program

The Fourth Dimension is a program offered to graduates of Visions teen outpatient treatment and teen inpatient treatment. Continued participation in aftercare groups and self-help groups are recommended. Individual sessions are available on a charge per service basis. The Visions Alumni Coordinator makes support calls for crisis intervention or relapse prevention.

Annual Alumni Events:

• Winter Ski/Snowboard Trip
• Alumni Family Weekend
• Alumni vs. Staff Softball Game
• Knott’s Scary Farm Night
• Magic Mountain

Visions provides therapy during the teen outpatient treatment and teen inpatient treatment depending on what best fits the child. Visions’ offers aftercare which continues beyond the center walls to provide guidance to an adolescent when feeling lost.

Please click below to schedule your consultation or call us at 866-889-3665.

10 Signs Your Teen May Need to Visit a Drug Rehab

Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers was founded in 2002 to provide cutting edge mental health, substance abuse and family treatment. Society today makes the teenage years more difficult due to social network, peer pressure and easy access to drugs. Youths ages 13 to 18 years old from southern California, big cities like New York City, Chicago and international countries have turned to Visions Centers for extensive clinically-based treatment in teen drug rehab.  

Children under the age of 18 years old are in a crucial stage of physical and mental development. To be accepted in the eye of the public, some turn to drugs to face a difficult reality. What usually starts as an experiment turns into a so called necessity. Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers teen drug rehab helps in dealing with the compound of problems brought on by drug use.

Not all symptoms are the same in addicts but there a few signs to look out for in a drug abuser.

Relationships

A sudden change in relationships is a common sign of trouble. The teen changes friends, drops old friends or befriends the wrong people. Being secretive about friends can be an indication of problems. Children tend to be secretive but always keeping the bedroom door locked and slipping into seclusion could mean a hidden agenda. Suspicious behavior in an adolescent should not be taken lightly.

Mood Swings

Unexplained changes in personality, attitude or mood swings is a normal teenage behavior. Drastic changes in behavior such as exhilarating highs and depressive lows require medical attention. It could be a result of other problems. Irritability and angry outbursts should be observed.

Loss of Interest

Sudden change in hobbies and favorite hangouts. Monitor the child’s interests and notice any change in activities.

Violence

Frequent trouble with school, work, the law or fights with friends is a warning sign. A child easily agitated, picks a fight or suddenly begins to disobey the authority should not be dismissed.

Paraphernalia

Regular inspection of the child’s possessions may appear as an invasion of privacy. It is nothing more than good parenting making sure the child does not possess any harmful devices. Check the child’s room and bags for suspicious items such as syringes, rolling papers, butane lighters, unexplained pipes or other makeshift smoking apparatus. Do not forget to check pockets of clothes in the closet and elsewhere.

Physical Health

A lack of energy or motivation may be an indication of drug use. Some health issues may include nosebleeds, runny nose, excessive coughs and bronchitis, dental problems, red eyes and loss in weight among other things.

Eating Pattern

Change in eating pattern. Eating more or eating less than usual. Foraging the refrigerator in the middle of the night. Look out for weight gain or a huge weight loss. Sit down for a family dinner and watch the child’s eating behavior.

Neglected Appearance

Unexpected changes in clothing and grooming habits.  An adolescent that once took interest in being well dressed in public now has no interest in looking good may be a sign of drug abuse. Teens are usually concerned with appearance. Notice if the child leaves home unkempt.

Sleeping Pattern

Change in sleeping habits. Sleeping more than usual or less than before. Napping during the day when the child does not usually engage in such activity. A youth that appears tired or sleepy most of the day may require intervention.

Problems in school

Skipping class frequently or skipping school in general. Suddenly showing no interest in school or school activities. An adolescent with declining grades and frequent fights or regularly getting into trouble may need teen drug rehab.

Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers offers Residential Treatment, Outpatient Counseling and Adolescent Day School which provide teen drug rehab. A Medical Doctor specializing in teen substance abuse performs the initial diagnosis.

Visions Residential is located in the hills of Malibu, California on a 25 acre gated community. A Mediterranean style dwelling with a home-like setting is surrounded by the beauty of nature.

Patients stay between 45 to 90 days and are housed in separate sleeping quarters for male and female patients with two in a room. Supervision is broken down to day and evening staff with crisis intervention available on a 24 hour basis.

A Program Director supervises all counseling services at the teen drug rehab. Psychologists conduct psychological testings upon admission. A Licensed Therapist and Counselor work with the adolescent throughout the treatment process. A Registered Dietician plans meals with appropriate caloric intake. An Equine Therapist uses horses to help the child in identifying and recognizing feelings. Art Therapists aid in creating interpretive art for use in the treatment plan.

Other treatment members involved in the teen drug rehab as required;

• Psychiatrist
• Supervising Nurse
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) informed programming

Visions Residential goals in teen drug rehab are:

• Facilitate the adolescent in identifying situations that lead to drug use and understanding that drugs are not effective in coping.
• Assist with the psychological and psychiatric needs of the child.
• Introduce the 12-step philosophy.
• Encourage and motivate the youth to achieve and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

Visions residential provides schooling on weekdays and an Activities Director leads the patients in a customized physical fitness program 5 times a week for 1 hour. Family-focused therapy is held for a minimum of five hours a week.

Visions Residential is a private pay program and full payment is required from the family. Our team will assist with insurance benefit verification & utilization review.

Visions Outpatient Counseling has two Los Angeles locations that administer solution-based programs in teen drug rehab. Sessions are held 4 PM to 9 PM with Wednesday for rest.  

1st Step program

• Introduction to the beginning of a recovery process.
• Guides parents through the child’s new lifestyle.
• Helps reintegrate youths and families into everyday life after long term treatment.

Visions’ intensive Outpatient

• 2nd step of the recovery process.
• Address existing psychiatric and/or therapeutic needs of the patient.
• Develop a firm foundation of support within society.

A Discharge Plan provides continued care developed by the Counselor prior to leaving the teen drug rehab.

Visions Outpatient works out of network with insurance. We will provide the following services to our Outpatient families: Benefit Verification, Pre-Authorization, Utilization Review, Billing & Collections.

Visions Alumni Program, The Fourth Dimension, is a voluntary enrollment benefit after completion of the Residential and Outpatient programs for teen drug rehab. Adolescents are encouraged to attend aftercare and self-help groups twice a week.

Visions Day School administers treatment for teen drug rehab while providing a safe environment for students. Open enrollment offers remedial to honor level education. School hours are 9 AM to 3 PM.

Other program highlights include:

• WASC Accredited Curriculum (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)
• Individualized Educational Planning
• Direct Access to Teachers
• 3 to 1 Students to Staff Ratio
• Individualized 1 on 1 Instructions

Visions Adolescent teen drug rehab graduates who sought out higher education were able to continue on to esteemed colleges and universities.

Do not be afraid to ask the youth probing questions. Engage in a heart-to-heart conversation with the child. If the listed warning signs do appear, seek help immediately for the adolescent.

Please click below to schedule your consultation regarding teen drug rehab or call us at 866-889-3655

Disordered eating includes many of the behaviors we see in eating disorders, and they are often the gateway to a full-blown eating disorder. Disordered eating behaviors include dieting, which is often used as an excuse to stop eating certain foods or limiting caloric intake to dangerously low numbers  — no, it is never healthy to eat a mere 500 calories a day, no matter what the trend says.

 

Some indications of disordered eating may include:

• Fasting or chronic, restrained eating
• Restricting major food groups (eg., no carbs)
• Misuse of diuretics and/or laxatives

 

Some new trends can also be potentially harmful to someone struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder and may include:

• A sudden claim to vegetarianism or veganism (It’s easy to restrict when everywhere you go has food you “can’t” eat.)
• Juicing (It’s one thing to juice as a way to encourage an increase in veggies and fruits in your diet, it’s another to limit all of your food intake to juice for extended periods of time.)

 

Please know that choosing to juice your veggies or eat a vegetarian or vegan diet is not a bad thing. All of these things are healthy for you in moderation or as part of a healthy lifestyle. However, for someone struggling with unhealthy body image and issues around eating, a sudden change in eating habits, even when they seem healthy, may also represent the idea that limiting or restricting certain foods will ultimately make someone a better person or thinner than they are.

 

Disordered eating often occurs when one is under stress or fatigued. There are many who feed (or starve) their feelings. That, in and of itself, is disordered eating behavior. I would say one of the primary differences between disordered eating and an eating disorder is the fact that disordered eating is often periodic.

 

The fact is, eating disorders and disordered eating are complex, mental health issues that are often life-threatening. They are disruptive and devastating to those effected by them. They should never be considered a fad, or way of life or something to achieve.  I find that disordered eating is often an eating disorder in training. I don’t take this lightly, and neither should you. If you notice your loved one struggling with food, be gentle but firm in your approach. The struggle is real, and it is something fiercely defended when one is locked in the negative cycle disordered eating behavior.

 

Anorexia Nervosa has four primary symptoms:

• Resistance to maintaining body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height.
• Intense fear of weight gain or being fat, even though underweight.
• Disturbance in the experience of body weight or shape, undue influence of weight or shape on self-evaluation, or denial of the seriousness of low body weight.
• Loss of menstrual periods in girls and women post-puberty.

Bulimia Nervosa has three primary symptoms:

• Regular intake of large amounts of food accompanied by a sense of loss of control over eating behavior.
• Regular use of inappropriate compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, laxative or diuretic abuse, fasting, and/or obsessive or compulsive exercise.
• Extreme concern with body weight and shape.

Binge Eating Disorder is characterized by:

• Frequent episodes of eating large quantities of food in short periods of time.
• Feeling out of control over eating behavior during the episode.
• Feeling depressed, guilty, or disgusted by the behavior.
• There are also several behavioral indicators of BED including eating when not hungry, eating alone because of embarrassment over quantities consumed, eating until uncomfortably full.

Examples of ED-NOS

• Menstruation is still occurring despite meeting all other criteria for anorexia nervosa.
• All conditions are present to qualify for anorexia nervosa except the individual’s current weight is in the normal range or above.
• Purging or other compensatory behaviors are occurring at a frequency less than the strict criteria for bulimia nervosa
• Purging without Binging—sometimes known as purging disorder
• Chewing and spitting out large amounts of food but not swallowing

Resources include Proud2BMe, NEDA,

Teen Treatment Programs

Today’s society has made growing up a challenge. Some find it extremely difficult to handle, thus resorting to unhealthy coping skills. Choosing rehabs specializing in teen treatment can lead to frustration with the many choices available. Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers opened in 2002 to provide cutting edge mental health, substance abuse, and family treatment. 50% of patients come from southern California. The other 50% come from big cities like NYC and Chicago as well as internationally.  

Visions Residential Treatment, Visions Outpatient Counseling, and Visions Day School are all conveniently located in the Los Angeles area. Visions’ teen treatment centers accept troubled youths ages 13 to 18 years old.

Visions Residential Treatment

The residential facility is a hidden 25 acre gated community in the hills of Malibu, California. A Mediterranean style home generates a sense of safety in a comfortable home-like setting. Quarters are separate for male and female with two to a room. Crisis intervention is available on a 24-hour basis with a day and evening staff. The average stay is 45 to 90 days.

A Medical Doctor administers the initial medical evaluation and medical services. The Psychiatric Director performs an evaluation to determine program admission. Each patient is assigned a Licensed Therapist and Counselor throughout treatment.

Other trained personnel in the teen treatment programs include:

• Supervising Nurse
• Psychologists
• Registered Dietitian
• Art Therapist
• Equine Therapist
• Dialectical Behavior Therapist

Patients attend three hours of individualized schooling on weekdays using a personalized education plan. A “tailor-made” physical fitness program is provided 5 times a week for 1 hour by a trained staff under the supervision of an Activities Consultant.

Visions’ teen treatment programs counsel the child and family as a whole. Multi-Family Group, Individual Family Group, and Family Education are conducted by a Family Therapist. The unique Family Passes are given to well-behaved patients. Sunday and Monday are outings to movies, museums, the beach, go-cart racing, community service, ropes courses, and rock climbing.

The goals for residential treatment are:

• Encourage and motivate the adolescent to achieve and sustain a healthy lifestyle
• Help the adolescent to develop new, more effective problem-solving strategies
• Assess and meet the psychological and psychiatric needs of the adolescent

Visions Residential is a private pay program and full payment is required from the family. Our team will assist with insurance benefit verification & utilization review.

Visions Outpatient Counseling has two teen treatment centers in Los Angeles. Outpatient teen treatment centers provide solution-based therapy for the patient on an individual, group, and family basis.

The 1st Step Program is the introduction to the beginning of the treatment process. The program also helps families and teens reintegrate into everyday life after long term treatment. Vision’s staff walk parents through the reality of their teen’s new lifestyle and explains the next step.

• 8 Weeks of Clinical Support
• 2 to 3 Nights per Week Including 1 Individual Session

The next step is Vision’s intensive outpatient treatment.

• 1 Year of Clinical Support
• Individual Sessions
• Family Sessions

Sessions are from 4:00-9:00 PM Monday to Friday with Wednesday for rest. Sessions involve Group Therapy, Family Group, Peer Support Group, and Study Hall.

The objectives for outpatient counseling include:

• Assist the adolescent with recognizing and acknowledging the existence of destructive behaviors and mental health issues and the impact they have on their family, friends, and future.
• Help the adolescent recognize and change problematic attitudes which stimulate a relapse, behavioral or otherwise.
• Assist the adolescent in identifying unhealthy and/or negative coping mechanisms.

Discharge & Aftercare is given to children who leave the outpatient teen treatment. The Counselor begins development of the Discharge Plan upon admission with input from the child and the treatment team. It addresses:

• Continuing Care Needs
• Accessibility to Community Resources
• Anticipate Problems Following Discharge and Suggest Means for Dealing with Them

Visions Outpatient works out of network with insurance. We will provide the following services to our Outpatient families: Benefit Verification, Pre-Authorization, Utilization Review, Billing & Collections.  

The Fourth Dimension is Visions Alumni Program for adolescents discharged from active teen treatment programs. Individual Sessions are available to alumni on a Fee for Service Basis. A Visions Alumni Coordinator makes support calls for crisis intervention or relapse prevention.

Annual Alumni Events:

• Winter Ski/Snowboard Trip
• Alumni Family Weekend
• Alumni vs. Staff Softball Game
• Knott’s Scary Farm Night
• Magic Mountain

Visions Day School

The day school offers teen treatment while providing a safe learning environment for students unable to function in a traditional classroom. Classes are held 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM Monday to Friday. Student to Staff ratio is 3 to 1 with individualized 1-on-1 instructions. Tutoring is available as needed beyond regular school days.

Program Highlights:

• Open Enrollment
• Transferable Accredited Curriculum
• Random Weekly Drug Testing

Visions Day School goals:

• To Give Adolescents a Positive and Clinically Supported Education
• Complete General Education to Reintegrate into a Mainstream High School Environment

Or

• Successfully Complete Academic Curriculum and Graduate from Visions Day School

Visions’ teachers have successfully helped graduates move on to esteemed colleges and universities. Aside from studies, students receive weekly individualized counseling sessions. Students are provided the opportunity to discuss their progress, challenges, and struggles.

Offering comprehensive, clinically-based treatment option for adolescents and their families makes Visions’ Centers top choice for concerned parents around the world. Involvement is required from a family member or legal guardian for the success of teen treatment unless it causes more harm.

Please click below to schedule your consultation, or call us at 866-889-3665.

Adolescent Treatment Centers in California

Families with troubled children want to find the best care possible. Searching for treatment centers can be stressful. Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers has been providing therapy for drug addiction, substance abuse and troubled teens since 2002. Patients come from southern California, big cities like Chicago, New York City and international countries. Visions offers an extensive clinically-based rehabilitation program for ages 13 to 18 years old extending to family members.  

Visions Adolescent Treatment Center offers three programs in the Los Angeles area. Adolescent Day School, Adolescent Residential Treatment and Adolescent Outpatient Counseling are all staffed by highly skilled professionals specializing in teenage recovery.

Visions Adolescent Day School provides a safe surrounding for students unable to function in a mainstream environment while providing adolescent treatment. Classes are held 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday with tutoring as required. Education services are from remedial to honors level. The student to staff ratio is 3 to 1. Curriculums meet the educational needs of students that have set their sights on a higher education. Weekly individual counseling sessions provide students with opportunities to discuss their progress, challenges and struggles. Weekly random drug tests are administered for the safety of students.

Visions Day School goals:

• Give adolescents a positive and clinically supported education.
• Complete general education to reintegrate into a mainstream high school environment.
• Make-Up courses missed due to extenuating circumstances.

Several Visions adolescent treatment day school graduates have been accepted to esteemed colleges and universities.

Visions Adolescent Residential Treatment center is a secluded 25 acre gated community in the hills of Malibu, California. A Mediterranean style dwelling with a home-like setting provides a sense of warmth and security. Sleeping quarters are separate for male and female with two in each room. Crisis intervention is available on a 24 hour bases while the rooms are under constant supervision of a day and evening staff. The average stay ranges from 45 to 90 days depending on the severity of symptoms and psychosocial stressors.

A Medical Doctor experienced in mental health and substance abuse treatment performs the initial diagnosis. The Program Director supervises all counseling services in the adolescent treatment program. Psychologist conduct psychological tests upon admission. A Licensed Therapist and Counselor work with the patient throughout treatment. A Registered Dietitian plans nutritious meals with appropriate caloric intake and provides dietary consultation as needed. An Equine Therapist uses horses to help in identifying and recognizing feelings difficult through conventional therapy. Art Therapists help the child create interpretive art for use in the treatment plan.

Additional members involved in adolescent treatment as recommended:

• Psychologist
• Supervising Nurse
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Informed Programming Therapist

Visions teaches each child to become involved in the community. The resident helps in determining additional goals like examining psychological conflicts, pursuing educational and vocational interest.

Objectives of Visions Adolescent Treatment:

• Encourage and motivate the teen to achieve and sustain a healthy lifestyle.
• Determine and meet the psychological and psychiatric need of the teen.
• Involve family members in the rehabilitation process to reduce dysfunction within the family.

Each adolescent treatment resident takes part in three hours of individualized schooling on weekdays using a personalized curriculum. An Activities Consultant leads a “tailor-made” physical fitness program focusing on the release of nervous tensions.

Family Passes is a unique feature offered to well behave adolescent treatment patients. Outings every Sunday and Monday include movies, museums, the beach, go-cart racing, community service, ropes course and rock climbing.

Visions Residential is a private pay program and full payment is required from the family. Our team will assist with insurance benefit verification & utilization review.

Visions Adolescent Outpatient Counseling has two Los Angeles clinics providing solution-based programs to meet the patient’s objectives on an individual, group and family basis. Sessions are held 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday with Wednesdays for rest.  

1st Step Program is an introduction to the beginning of the adolescent treatment process. The program helps teens and families reintegrate into everyday life after long term treatment. Vision’s staff walks parents through the reality of their teen’s new lifestyle and explains the next step.

• 8 weeks of clinical support
• 2 to 3 nights per week
• 1 individual session

Intensive Outpatient Program is the second step in the recovery process. Benefits offered are 1 year of clinical support, parent support group and drug tests.

• Help families communicate amongst themselves.
• Address existing psychiatric and/or therapeutic needs.
• Develop a solid foundation of support within the community.

Visions Outpatient works out of network with insurance. We will provide the following services to our Outpatient families: Benefit Verification, Pre-Authorization, Utilization Review, Billing & Collections.

The Fourth Dimension is Visions Alumni Program open to patients that complete the active adolescent treatment programs. Residents attend up to two aftercare groups weekly on an on-going basis. Individual sessions are available for a charge. A Visions Alumni Coordinator makes a support call for crises intervention or relapse prevention.

Annual Alumni Events:

• Winter Ski/Snowboard Trip
• Alumni Family Weekend
• Alumni vs. Staff Softball Game
• Knott’s Scary Farm Night
• Magic Mountain

Visions has maintained the original founding clinicians while adding dynamic team members for a successful program growth. Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers provide an up to date therapy method for teens that extend to family. The treatment does not end when the child walks out the doors. It continues beyond discharge for a child that needs help.

Please click below to schedule your consultation or call us at 866-889-3665.

Society today forces children to face difficult challenges due to peer pressure, social networking and other trying factors. Visions Centers provide treatment for troubled teens ages 13 to 18 from southern California, big cities like New York City, Chicago and international countries. Since 2002, Visions has concentrated on treatment for drug addiction, substance abuse and troubled adolescents. There are several programs in California but only Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers offer an extensive clinically based treatment for adolescents extending to families.

A Medical Doctor specializing in mental health care and substance abuse treatment for troubled teens executes the initial diagnosis. It is determined if admittance is required in the Adolescent Outpatient Counseling, Adolescent Residential Treatment or Adolescent Day School. The original founding clinicians have stayed on while adding highly skilled health care practitioners for continued growth of the program. Involvement from  a family member or legal guardian is highly recommended for a successful recovery unless complications would arise.

Visions Adolescent Outpatient Counseling treatment for troubled teens has two Los Angeles locations which administer solution-based programs to meet the patient’s goal on an individual, group and family basis. The structured programs build a healthy lifestyle while preserving dignity and individuality.

1st Step Program is generally an introduction to the beginning of the treatment process. It helps integrate families and teens into everyday life after long term treatment. Vision’s staff guide parents through the new lifestyle of their child.

Visions’ Intensive Outpatient is the next step in the continuation of care. Vision’s personnel are devoted to opening communication among the family, address existing psychiatric and/or therapeutic needs and developing a firm foundation of support within the community. Outpatient therapy is 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM with Wednesday for rest. The 12-Step Program is a required treatment for troubled teens.

The following is a list of objectives used by Visions Adolescent Centers making them a great choice in treatment for troubled teens:

• Identifying Problems and behavior that would prompt relapse.
• Coping Mechanism for a safe solution to handling obstacles.
• Problem-Solving strategies that are effective and leave the teen feeing confident that obstacles can be resolved.
• Control with everyday challenges making the teen feel stronger.
• Confidence and identifying positive attributes within to achieve a feeling of self-worth.
• Social Skills are taught by allowing teens to mingle with peers in similar situations and form a social relationship.

Visions Adolescent Residential Treatment for troubled teens takes place on a 25 acre gated community in the hills of Malibu, California. The beauty of nature surrounds a Mediterranean style dwelling with a home-like setting. Sleeping quarters are separate for Male and Female patients with two in each room under supervision of day and evening staff. Crisis intervention is readily available on a 24 hour basis. The average stay ranges from 45 to 90 days depending on the severity of symptoms and psychosocial stressors.

A Program Director supervises all counseling services in the treatment for troubled teens. Psychologists conduct psychological tests on youths upon admission. A Licensed Therapist and Counselor work directly with the child throughout the treatment program. A Registered Dietician provides dietary consultation as needed and plans nutritious meals with appropriate caloric intake. An Equine Therapist uses horses to help in identifying and recognizing feelings that may be difficult through conventional therapy. Art Therapists aid in creating interpretive art to use in the treatment plan.

Other members involved in the treatment for troubled teens when necessary:

• Psychiatrist
• Supervising Nurse
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Informed programming

Visions Residential objectives in Mental Health treatment for troubled teens:

• Encourage and motivate the teen to achieving and sustain a healthy lifestyle.
• Determine and meet the psychological and psychiatric needs of the teen.
• Establish a referral network system for services not accomplished by Visions.
• Involve family members in the rehabilitation process to reduce dysfunction within the family.

Visions Residential goals in Substance Abuse & Co-Occurring Disorders treatment for troubled teens:

• Assist the teen in identifying situations that lead to drug and alcohol use and understanding that drugs and alcohol for coping does not work.
• Introduce the teen to the 12-step philosophy and encourage participation in Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics, Anonymous, and/or Cocaine Anonymous.
• Help the teen to recognize and change problematic behaviors that lead to a relapse.
• Involve family members in the rehabilitation process to reduce dysfunction within the family.

An advantage of treatment for troubled teens at Visions Residential is academics. Each student engages in 3 hours of individualized schooling using a personalized curriculum on weekdays. An Activities Consultant leads the patient in a “tailor-made” physical fitness program 5 times a week for 1 hour with focus on releasing nervous tension.

The residential treatment includes family-focused therapy for a  minimum of 5 hours a week. Multi-Family Group is lead by a Family Therapist addressing issues that affect all families such as communication, conflict handling, and maintaining boundaries. Individual Family Sessions are lead by a Family Therapist providing the child and family members a way to address issues while monitored. Family Education allows the youth and family members to develop an understanding of typical roles played by members of other families. Another feature that makes Visions the best treatment for troubled teens is Family Passes. Behaved children earn privileges to attend outings on Sunday and Monday which include movies, museums, the beach, go-cart racing, community service, ropes courses and rock climbing.

Visions Alumni Program, The Fourth Dimension, is an elective enrollment benefit after discharge from Visions Residential and Visions Outpatient Counseling. Visions Treatment Centers provide long term treatment for troubled teens after discharge. Adolescents are encouraged to attend aftercare and self-help groups twice a week. Individual sessions are available to Alumni on a free for service basis.

Annual Alumni Events:

• Winter Ski/Snowboard Trip
• Alumni Family Weekend
• Alumni vs. Staff Softball Game
• Knott’s Scary Farm Night
• Magic Mountain

Visions Alumni Coordinator regularly makes support calls for crisis intervention or relapse prevention. Teens will always have a place of refuge when faced with life hurdles.

Visions Adolescent Day School treatment for troubled teens provides a safe and comfortable environment for students unable to function in a traditional school. The setting contributes to intellectual and emotional growth allowing the child to stay grounded while staying objective when faced with hardship. The program has open enrollment offering remedial to honor level education. School hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with tutoring available after hours.

Other program highlights are:

• WASC Accredited Curriculum (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)
• Individualized Educational Planning
• Direct Access to Teachers
• 3 to 1 Student to Staff Ratio
• Individualized 1 on 1 instructions
• Random Weekly Drug Testing

Visions Adolescent graduates who sought out higher education were able to continue on to esteemed colleges and universities. Master level clinicians and certificated counselors constantly support mental and emotional health of students. Weekly individual counseling sessions provide students with opportunities to discuses their progress, challenges and struggles.

Visions Residential is a private pay program and full payment is required from the family. Our team will assist with insurance benefit verification & utilization review. Visions Outpatient works out of network with insurance. We will provide the following services to our Outpatient families: Benefit Verification, Pre-Authorization, Utilization Review, Billing & Collections.

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Teen eating disorders can cause serious health problems for children under 18 years old who are in a crucial stage of physical and mental development. Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers has provided cutting edge mental health, substance abuse and family treatment since 2002. Youths 13 to 18 years old come from southern California, big cities like New York City, Chicago and international countries. It is natural for people to be self conscious about appearance. Unfortunately, youths take it too far and it becomes a matter of life or death.

Three main types of teen eating disorders:

Anorexia, a condition in which the youth refuses to eat adequate meals out of an intense, irrational fear of becoming overweight.

Bulimia, an act of overeating and then purging the food by vomiting or using laxatives to prevent weight gain.

Binge Eating, the youth may gorge on food without purging.

Another of teen eating disorders to look for is Orthorexia Nervosa, an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy foods.

Visions has three programs that use a multi-modal approach to treating complex issues in youths. Residential Treatment, Outpatient Counseling and Visions Adolescent Day School provide clinically – based treatment options tailored for teen eating disorders, drug addiction and troubled youth. Parents or guardians of the child are encouraged to participate in the treatment process.

Visions Residential Treatment is located in the hills of Malibu, California. A Mediterranean style dwelling with a home-like setting conveys a sense of warmth and security on a 25 acre gated community.

Patients stay between 45 to 90 days depending on the severity of symptoms in teen eating disorders.  Male and female quarters are separate with two in each room under the watchful eyes of a day and evening staff. Crisis intervention is available on a 24 hour basis.

A Medical Doctor specializing in mental health and teen eating disorders performs the initial diagnosis. A Program Director supervises all counseling services. Psychologists conduct psychological tests upon admission. A Licensed Therapist and Counselor work with the patient throughout the treatment process. A Registered Dietitian plans appropriate caloric intake meals and provides counseling. An Equine Therapist uses horses to help the child in identifying and recognizing feelings. Art Therapists aid in creating interpretive art for use in the treatment plan.

Other treatment members involved in teen eating disorders rehabilitation as needed:

• Psychiatrist
• Supervising Nurse
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Visions teaches each child to actively become involved in the community including peer groups. The resident helps in determining additional treatment goals like examining psychological conflicts, pursing educational and vocational interest, and exploring new interest.

Visions teen eating disorders program sets the following objectives:

• Encourage and motive the youth to achieve and sustain abstinence.
• Assist the adolescent in identifying situations that prompt eating disorders.
• Help in developing new, more effective problem-solving strategies.
• Assist with recognizing and acknowledging the existence of destructive behaviors in their lives and the impact on family, friends and the future.

Each resident partakes in three hours of individual schooling on weekdays using a personalized curriculum. An Activities consultant leads patients in a “tailor-made” physical fitness program 5 times a week for 1 hour. The residential program includes family-focused therapy for a minimum of five hours a week.

Family Passes are a unique reward for well behaved youths. Sunday and Monday are designated for outings to museums, movies, beach, go-cart racing, community service, ropes courses and rock climbing.

Visions Residential is a private pay program and full payment is required from the family. Our team will assist with insurance benefit verification & utilization review.

Visions Outpatient Counseling has two Los Angeles locations that administer solution-based programs for teen eating disorders. The outpatient treatment center meets the child’s objectives on an individual, group and family basis.

1st Step Program

• Introduction to the beginning of a recovery process.
• Guides parents through the child’s new lifestyle.
• Helps integrate youths and families into everyday life after long term treatment.

Visions’ Intensive Outpatient

• 2nd step of recovery process.
• Address existing psychiatric and/or therapeutic needs of patient.
• Develop a firm foundation of support within society.

Sessions are 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with Wednesday for rest. The child is able to continue with regular activities during the day and go home to the support of family in the evening. Each adolescent is assigned a personal counselor who works directly with them throughout treatment for teen eating disorders.

Visions objective for teen eating disorders rehabilitation:

• Identifying Problems – Visions aids the adolescent in recognizing situations that bring on a relapse.
• Coping Mechanism – The youth is assisted in identifying unhealthy coping mechanisms.
• Problem Solving – A therapist and the child work together to develop new and effective coping skills.
• Control – The teen engages in activities that allow for a feeling of independence.
• Confidence – A highly skilled professional guides the child to look inside oneself to find positive attributes for gaining a sense of self-worth.
• Social Skills – The youth is taught to form social relationships by being in a controlled environment with peers who have similar problems.

The Discharge Plan is developed by the Counselor with input from the adolescent and the treatment team. The Treatment Team begins development of the patient’s Final Discharge Plan and Continuing Care Plan upon admission into the teen eating disorders program.

Visions Outpatient works out of network with insurance. We will provide the following services to our Outpatient families: Benefit Verification, Pre-Authorization, Utilization Review, Billing & Collections.

Visions Alumni Program, The Fourth Dimension, is open to patients completing Residential Treatment and Outpatient Counseling in teen eating disorders. Adolescents are encouraged to attend aftercare and self-help groups twice a week. Individual sessions are offered for a fee. The Visions Alumni Coordinator makes support calls for relapse prevention.

Annual Alumni Events:

• Winter Ski/Snowboard Trip
• Alumni Family Weekend
• Alumni vs Staff Softball Game
• Knott’s Scary Farm Night
• Magic Mountain

Visions Adolescent Day School provides a safe and comfortable environment for students unable to function in a traditional school. The program has open enrollment offering remedial to honor level education. School hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with tutoring available after hours.

Other program highlights are:

• WASC Accredited Curriculum (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)
• Individualized Educational Planning
• Direct Access to Teachers
• 3 to 1 Student to Staff Ratio
• Individualized 1 on 1 Instructions
• Random Weekly Drug Testing

Masters Level Clinicians and Certified Counselors are on-site to constantly support mental and emotional health of students with teen eating disorders. Weekly individual counseling sessions provide student with opportunities to discuss their progress, challenges and struggles. Visions graduates who sought out higher education were able to continue on to esteemed colleges and universities.

Visions has maintained the original founding clinicians while adding dynamic team members for continued program growth. Services of highly skilled professionals allows a successful treatment outcome for teen eating disorders. Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers diverse team include family, previous treatment professionals, teachers, community experts and Visions trained personnel.

Some signs to watch for in teen eating disorders are change in eating habits, lack of energy, rushing to the bathroom immediately after eating and avoiding social gatherings that serve food. Trust Visions to guide the adolescent through difficult times during and after treatment.

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