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3 Characteristics To Look For in Mental Health Treatment for Teens

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3 Characteristics To Look For in Mental Health Treatment for Teens

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Quality of service, reputation, and family involvement are three characteristics to consider when choosing a teen mental health treatment. At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in North Carolina, we provide family therapy services and individual treatment plans for each client. Learn more about the characteristics of effective mental health treatment for boys by calling our team today at 866.300.5275.

1. Quality of Service in Teen Mental Health Facility

Your son should receive an individual mental health treatment plan. Too many facilities treat clients with cookie-cutter solutions that don’t consider the challenges of each individual. For example, if your son has a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder, he will need therapy for co-occurring issues to prevent a relapse.

At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery, we have a comprehensive intake process that considers your son’s medical history, specific addiction, mental health concerns, and other factors that require attention. We can provide samples of individual treatment plans to help you get an idea of the advantage of our substance use treatment for teen and adolescent boys.

2. Family Involvement in Mental Health Therapy

Choose a mental health treatment program that addresses social, environmental, and family concerns. The family environment has a profound effect on teens in recovery or under mental health care. So, we include family therapy services as part of your son’s comprehensive treatment plan.

Family therapy can help siblings and parents understand their role in the recovery process. It provides families with an opportunity to work through issues related to their son’s addiction or mental health issues. You can also learn more about our aftercare programs for clients and those close to them. Family involvement can make a huge difference in your child’s recovery.

3. The Reputation of the Mental Health Facility

Check out the reputation of the program in which you want to enroll your son. At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery, our team of licensed therapists and dedicated staff members has many years of experience dealing with teen and adolescent boys.

Here are some questions to ask regarding the success rate of a teen mental health treatment program:

  • Does the facility have a reputation for success with young people?
  • Does the service meet high standards for mental health and wellness?
  • Does the program offer dual diagnosis treatment for boys and young men with substance use and mental health disorders?
  • What background does the staff have in dealing with teenage boys?

Additional Questions to Take Notes On

If possible, involve your child in the decision-making process. Ask as many questions about our mental health services as you need. We want you to feel confident in our ability to lead your son on his journey back to mental and physical health.

More specific questions include the following:

  • What mental health treatment will my child get?
  • Are there opportunities for continuing education?
  • How long are group and individual therapy sessions?
  • What programs can best help my son learn life skills and avoid relapse?

We would love to talk to you about our unique programs that promote healthy interests and lifelong recovery goals.

Find North Carolina Teen Mental Health Treatment

At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in North Carolina, we offer numerous programs for boys and young men who need teen mental health treatment and addiction recovery services.

Some of our programs include:

We provide medical, educational, mental health, and recovery support for your loved one in a loving, age-appropriate environment. Take the first step with a phone call. If you would like to find out more about mental health treatment for your son, sibling, or nephew, contact us at 866.300.5275, or contact us online to learn more about our services.