Peer support and group therapies are the cornerstone of our adolescent program. Recognizing that emotions and experiences are shared by many and developing a toolkit of positive coping strategies are fundamental steps to growth.
TaraVista's Adolescent Inpatient Program is a specialized treatment program tailored to address the needs of school-aged youth between the ages of 13 and 18.
Our program provides treatment for a variety of behavioral diagnoses, including depression, self-harming behaviors, severe anxiety, anger management issues, trauma (PTSD) and suicidal thoughts. During each adolescent’s stay, we focus on crisis stabilization and putting into place a care management plan that enables the adolescent to return home or transition to less intensive services.
Adolescents often require inpatient care when they are facing significant social and emotional stressors or psychiatric issues. Our TaraVista adolescent treatment team has assisted thousands of young people in achieving healthier, more positive means of managing difficult feelings, behaviors and situations.
What to expect:
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Psychiatric and psychopharmacology assessment and management
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Interdisciplinary treatment team of psychiatrists, nurses, master’s level therapists and mental health counselors
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An average length of stay between 7 and 10 days
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Family and support system engagement from treatment team
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Peer support and education on treatment and life style choices
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Onsite academic support and coordination with adolescent's school
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Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) skills groups, age appropriate activities and group therapy
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Careful discharge planning and coordination of aftercare services at school and in the community
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Coaching and skill development support from nurses and mental health counselors for daily practice of positive coping skills
Watch this short video to learn more about inpatient mental health treatment for Adolescents.
Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Admissions
Admissions are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When a teenager is experiencing a mental health crisis, getting the right care quickly matters. At TaraVista, we help thousands of adolescents and their families each year access specialized inpatient psychiatric care.
TaraVista accepts direct admissions to our adolescent inpatient behavioral health program and, when clinically appropriate, can often help patients bypass a lengthy emergency department wait. We accept referrals from pediatricians, counselors, hospitals, community mental health providers, schools, and families seeking help for a loved one.
If you are concerned about a teen's mental health or have questions about whether inpatient care is appropriate, our admissions specialists are here to help. We will explain the admission process, discuss eligibility, and guide you through the next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an approach to healthcare and social services that recognizes the impact of trauma on a person's mental, physical, and emotional health. It is based on the understanding that trauma is a common and often hidden factor in many health and social problems, and that people who have experienced trauma need care that is sensitive, supportive, and empowering. Trauma-informed care is designed to create an environment that promotes safety, trust, and healing. It involves several key principles, including safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment.
Trauma Specific Services (TSS) are programs, interventions, and therapeutic services aimed at treating the symptoms or conditions resulting from a traumatizing event(s).
DBT is an evidence based treatment to assist individuals with developing productive thinking patterns concentrating on mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships and distress tolerance.
DBT has been adapted for use with children and adolescents. It has been proven to be an effective approach to treatment that helps young people learn skills to manage their emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve relationships with others.
We encourage families to schedule visits in advance by calling the unit at 978-615-5204.
Review our visiting policies here.
The treatment team will be actively engaging with parents and guardians. When questions arise about your child's treatment or discharge plan, please reach out to the assigned social worker. If your questions are regarding daily activities such as visitation, the nursing and unit staff can help.
- Adolescent Unit (South 1): 978-615-5204
The length of inpatient treatment is determined by each adolescent's individual clinical needs, response to treatment, and overall readiness for discharge. Our care team continually assesses each patient's progress to ensure they receive the appropriate level of care throughout their stay.
On average, adolescents receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment at TaraVista stay 7 to 10 days. Throughout treatment, our multidisciplinary team works closely with patients, families, guardians, and outpatient providers to develop a personalized discharge plan that supports a safe transition back to home, school, and the community whenever possible.
During the school year, adolescents are provided with two hours of structured educational support each weekday afternoon to help them stay engaged with their schoolwork while receiving treatment.
A member of the treatment team, typically the assigned social worker, works directly with the student's school to coordinate assignments, communicate with school personnel, and facilitate academic continuity whenever possible. While the primary focus of inpatient treatment is stabilization and recovery, we strive to help adolescents remain connected to their education throughout their stay.
Discharge planning begins early in your teen's hospitalization and is an important part of the treatment process. Once a discharge date has been determined, your teen's assigned social worker will contact parents or guardians, typically within 24 hours of the planned discharge, to review the discharge plan, aftercare recommendations, follow-up appointments, medications, and the individualized safety plan.
Our goal is to ensure that families have the information, resources, and support needed for a safe and successful transition home or to the next level of care.
Here To Care
At TaraVista, we recognize that an inpatient stay is a life-changing intervention for our patients. Our clinical team is comprised of experienced professionals who have devoted their careers to the field of mental health. From admission through discharge, we empower our patients to emerge stronger and better equipped for ongoing recovery.
