Paradigm Treatment – San Rafael

Paradigm Treatment – San Rafael provides substance abuse and co-occurring mental health care in San Rafael, California. They offer residential treatment for adolescents 12 to 17 years old. These services provide temporary homes so guests can focus on healing without outside distractions interfering with treatment. They do not accept Medicaid or Medicare plans. They work with many health insurance plans and will help you verify your coverage before treatment.

The program length of stay is typically 35 to 60 days, depending on your progress and severity of symptoms. One of the unique components of their program is the dual treatment of behavioral issues and substance use. Guests attend intensive individual sessions four times each week and multiple daily group sessions. Family therapy is also included to address relationships problems and help loved ones navigate sobriety challenges.

They also emphasize physical activity, which may help keep adolescents engaged in treatment with an outlet to enjoy alongside intense treatment methods. The team supports nutrition and academic areas to give a more comprehensive approach to recovery.

They also use holistic methods like art therapy, music therapy and mindfulness practices. These approaches can promote relaxation, improve mental health and increase self-expression. They can help teens channel stress in healthier ways. There are also recreational therapies that keep youth engaged in treatment. These therapies can improve mental health and promote communication skills and social interaction.

Although Paradigm Treatment considers this a short term program, it uses the time for intense treatment. Adolescents have temporary homes where they feel secure and safe while working toward recovery.