Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program

The adolescent partial hospitalization program at Ascend is both a PHP and IOP day program for clients of all genders between the ages of 12 and 17. We have several teen outpatient mental health treatment centers in Los Angeles, ranging from Culver City to Agoura Hills. Learn more about our programs today to decide if this level of care is right for you.

PHP vs. IOP

As a blended partial hospitalization program for teens, Ascend offers elements of both PHP and IOP approaches. You can expect this program to have an intensive approach that targets acute mental health needs that still allows clients to go home to their families every night. Our adolescent partial hospitalization programs are not currently condition-specific, but we offer a broad range of comprehensive therapies, including:

  • Non-residential, first and last step clinical programming
  • A trauma-informed, relationally-based clinical program model
  • Individual, family, and group therapies
  • Various treatment modalities, like DBT, mentalization, and experiential therapy
  • Case management services
  • Medication management and psychiatry
  • Parent support, education, and workshops

Our Team

The team at our teen outpatient mental health treatment facilities in Los Angeles includes a holistic blend of doctoral and master’s level therapists, case managers, psychiatrists, and educators that work together to personalize treatment plans and run day-to-day activities and sessions.

Conditions & Assessments

Because we’re not a condition-based adolescent partial hospitalization program, you’ll find that we serve a range of mental health concerns and behavioral issues. The Ascend staff are capable of assessing, diagnosing, and treating the following conditions:

*Please note that we implement 12-step programming for clients showing addictive behaviors.

Admission Process

The admissions process into our partial hospitalization program for teens includes a variety of assessments and evaluations. Once you’ve called our admissions team and we’ve determined whether Ascend is the right fit, you can expect the following:

  • Biopsychosocial Assessment
  • Substance Use Assessment
  • Trauma Assessment 
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Educational Assessment  

Some assessments may be conducted by your primary care physician, while others are done by our team.

Facility Overviews

Each of our adolescent partial hospitalization programs has a dedicated team that caters to the current clients to ensure comfort, stability, and compassionate support. Amenities include limited milieu sizes of up to 10 clients, Please visit each individual facility page to learn more about them:

If you feel our adolescent partial hospitalization program is the right choice for your family, reach out to us at 310.388.3713 today to start the assessment and admissions process.

Outpatient Treatment FAQs

How does outpatient therapy work?

Outpatient therapy and adolescent partial hospitalization programs, such as the day program at Ascend, provide structured mental health treatment during the day while allowing teens to return home in the evening. This level of care offers individual, group, and family therapy along with medication management and other supportive services. Our outpatient and partial hospitalization program for teens is ideal for teens who need more intensive care than weekly therapy but do not require 24/7 supervision.

What is the difference between PHP and IOP?

An adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) typically provides more intensive therapy, often involving several hours of treatment each day, five days a week. An intensive outpatient program (IOP) offers slightly less structured care, with fewer hours per week. Ascend blends both approaches, offering comprehensive mental health support while allowing teens to stay connected to their families.

What conditions does the outpatient program at Ascend treat?

Ascend’s outpatient and adolescent partial hospitalization program is designed to address a wide variety of mental health and behavioral concerns in adolescents. We treat anxiety disorders, which often manifest as persistent worry, panic attacks, or social anxiety, affecting a teen’s ability to function in everyday life. We also treat bipolar and depressive disorders, where teens may experience extreme mood swings, periods of intense sadness, or feelings of hopelessness. For teens with neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD and autism, our programs focus on helping them develop coping skills and improve emotional regulation.

What types of therapies are part of Ascend’s outpatient program?

Our outpatient programs use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Experiential Therapies like Art and Music therapy. These approaches help teens build healthier coping mechanisms and emotional regulation skills.

Learn more about teen outpatient mental health treatment in Los Angeles when you reach out to us today.