Residential Treatment Center for Teens

Teen Residential Treatment Center (RTC)

BNI Treatment Centers is a trusted provider of behavioral health treatment for adolescents ages 12-17. The residential treatment program offers hope for teens who struggle with mental health, behavioral issues, substance use, or dual diagnosis challenges.

What Is Teen Residential Treatment?

A residential treatment center is an intensive program offering round-the-clock support for teenagers in need of healing. Drawing on the expertise of a highly qualified team of mental health professionals, an individualized treatment plan will be designed to meet the psychological, social, and physical needs of each teen in our care.

BNI Treatment Centers offers a comprehensive program that incorporates the best of evidence-based therapies combined with holistic and experiential activities. This integrated model allows us to treat the whole person, versus just a diagnosis.

While residing at the treatment center, the teen is able to explore the underlying factors involved in their mental health or substance use challenge, and to focus on learning new healthy behaviors. At BNI Treatment Centers, we understand that academic support for the teen is essential, so assigned tutors allow them to keep up with their scholastic pursuits during their stay.

Residential Teen Treatment Elements

The residential treatment center features a safe, structured environment where adolescents engage in a variety of therapeutic activities throughout each day. These include the following treatment elements:

Acute stabilization
Some teens might require immediate intervention for a crisis event. Our psychiatric team provides the acute stabilization support and care necessary for teens experiencing a mental health or drug-related crisis.
Individual therapy
Weekly one-on-one talk therapy sessions provide an opportunity for the teen to discuss their concerns with a licensed psychologist within a safe, supportive environment. Therapy allows the teen to examine any past or present events that may be underlying factors. Some of the therapies used include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Solutions Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
- Integrated Body Psychotherapy
Family therapy
To help parents and teens strengthen their connection, family therapy is a central focus of the residential program. Teens and parents learn how to better communicate with each other, and to also acquire a better understanding of healthy relating within the family system.
Group therapy
Teen group therapy features small group discussions among peers in recovery, facilitated by a licensed clinician. These group sessions allow teens to safely share their feelings and experiences, which allows them to bond with each other and to realize they are not alone.
Academic support
During treatment the student may require additional assistance with their schoolwork. To aid with this, on-site tutors and computer stations are provided for the teens. Academic support assures the teen will not fall significantly behind their peers at school.
Substance use treatment
If the teen has developed a substance use issue, they may require a medical detox prior to starting the treatment program. Once the detox is completed, they will also be introduced to the 12-step program as a helpful model for overcoming the substance use disorder.
Holistic and experiential
Teens are receptive to activities that engage all aspects of their being, which is why holistic and experiential elements are intrinsic to the program. Hiking, water sports, yoga, mindfulness, art and music therapy, and equine therapy keep teenagers fully engaged in their treatment.

BNI Treatment Centers is a psychiatrist owned and operated residential treatment center for adolescents located on a private estate in Agoura Hills and Calabasas in Southern California. We have clients from local areas, from all over United States, and international. We are conveniently located near an international airport (LAX) and can work with you for a concierge airport pick up.

Our clinical team is dedicated to providing compassionate guidance and effective therapies to help teenagers reach their full potential. Please contact our admissions team to learn more about our treatment program for teens 12-17, please call Admissions at (888) 522-1504.