About Embark Behavioral Health – Independence
Shelterwood – Rebalance is now Embark Behavioral Health. This is an organization that provides behavioral healthcare services to adults and adolescents who are struggling with mental health challenges or substance use. Their residential treatment program in Independence, Missouri, supports adolescent boys and girls. Embark provides a safe place for them to live while they receive the addiction treatment and education services they need. Embark Behavioral Health accepts policies from most major insurance providers.
The residential program is tucked away in the woodlands of Independence. It’s a quiet naturescape where children get to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, holistic therapies and social events.
Some of their therapies include music and art classes, equine therapy and dedicated substance use group therapy programs. There are also programs that teach children real world skills like their culinary and automotive classes.
The residential treatment program can also support children who have a co-occurring mental health struggle like anxiety or bipolar disorder. They also address common teenage bullying, family issues and at-risk behaviors that can lead to other negative habits.