Paradigm Treatment Malibu: Adolescent & Young Adult Treatment Programs

Paradigm Treatment – Teen & Young Adult Mental Health is a drug and alcohol rehab that supports young adults and teens. Located in Malibu, California, Paradigm Treatment – Teen & Young Adult Mental Health also provides referrals, family support services, and valuable community resources.

Levels of care include clinical assessments, inpatient residential addiction treatment, counseling, and aftercare.

Mental health assessments allow clinicians to evaluate participants’ substance use disorder and its severity. Staff use this information to create an individualized treatment plan, which may include counseling on an individual, group, and family basis, combined with other evidence-based interventions.

The 30-to-90-day residential treatment program at Paradigm uses evidence-based practices to treat addiction. Methods include dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and experiential therapies. Treatment is for young adults (ages 18 to 26) and adolescents (ages 12 to 17). The program starts with a comprehensive mental health assessment and individualized plan of care. Participants also attend psychoeducational groups to develop their coping skills.

Most addiction treatment programs have a comprehensive aftercare plan which includes relapse-prevention strategies, recovery activities, and membership to an alumni program that provides ongoing support.