Ascend Healthcare offers 13 specialized inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs for adolescents ages 12–17 across Southern California and, with the addition of Ascend Boulders, Colorado’s Front Range. Programs include 9 residential treatment homes in Encino, Santa Clarita, Tarzana, and the Denver area, 3 in-person outpatient (PHP/IOP) locations in Pasadena, Agoura Hills, and Culver City, and one Virtual IOP available statewide in California. Ascend Healthcare, LLC is licensed by the State of California and accredited by The Joint Commission. Each program is diagnostic-specific, built around a minimum of 5–6 hours of weekly family programming, and delivered by licensed clinicians using evidence-based, holistic, and experiential therapies.
If your teen is in crisis, call Ascend’s 24/7 line at 310-388-3713, or call or text 988 to reach the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Residential Treatment Programs
Substance Abuse at Empress House
Encino, CA
Dual-diagnosis care that treats mind and body together. Residential program in Encino, CA for teens (all genders) with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions, blending DBT, CBT, and a 12-Step/harm-reduction model.
Treats: Substance Abuse with co-occurring mental health conditions
Dual Diagnosis at Denver
Erie, CO
Ascend’s first Colorado location, bringing dual-diagnosis care to the Front Range. Residential program in Erie, CO (Front Range, between Boulder and Denver) for teens with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions, treating both together through DBT, CBT, ACT, and a 12-Step/harm-reduction model.
Treats: Substance Abuse, Anxiety & Depression, and Trauma & PTSD
Depression & Anxiety at Magnolia House
Encino, CA
A safe space built around identity and self-expression. All-gender residential program in Encino, CA for teens with depression, anxiety, and self-harm concerns, with specialized LGBTQ+ support and unique therapeutic groups like Dungeons & Dragons, STEM, and Improv.
Girls Trauma at Canyons House
Santa Clarita, CA
Trauma recovery through daily connection with farm animals. Residential program for girls in Santa Clarita, CA, located on a small animal farm, treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance use through trauma-focused CBT and animal-assisted therapy.
Treats: Teen Trauma Disorders
Boys Trauma at Trails House
Santa Clarita, CA
Trauma recovery built around structure, movement, and farm life. Residential program for boys in Santa Clarita, CA, located on a small animal farm, treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance use with 12-Step programming, boxing, skateboarding, and animal-assisted therapy.
Treats: Teen Trauma Disorders
Complex Trauma at Willows House
Santa Clarita, CA
Attachment-based healing for grief, loss, and family rupture. Co-ed residential program in Santa Clarita, CA limited to six clients, using Emotionally Focused Therapy and somatic work to treat grief, divorce, and adoption-related trauma rather than standard CBT/DBT.
Treats: Teen Trauma Disorders — grief, loss, divorce & adoption
Neurodiverse at Haven House
Santa Clarita, CA
Specialized care for autism spectrum and ADHD profiles. All-gender residential program on an animal farm for teens with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and co-occurring mental health conditions, using daily animal-assisted therapy and eco-psychology.
Treats: Teen Neurodivergent Disorders
Disordered Eating at Kallos House
Tarzana, CA
An intimate, 6-bed program in the Tarzana hills. All-gender residential program for teens with primary mental health disorders and secondary disordered eating behaviors, featuring weekly dietician support and real-world exposure outings.
Treats: Disordered Eating
OCD at Oaks House
Santa Clarita, CA
The gold-standard OCD therapy, delivered on a working farm. All-gender residential program in Santa Clarita, CA for teens with primary OCD and anxiety-related disorders, centered on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) with daily animal-assisted therapy.
Treats: OCD & Related Disorders
Outpatient Treatment Programs
Outpatient Treatment at Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
Four diagnosis-specific tracks under one roof. PHP/IOP program in Pasadena, CA with dedicated tracks for dual diagnosis, primary mental health, eating disorders, and neurodiverse profiles.
Outpatient Treatment at Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills, CA
A step-down—or a step-up before residential is needed. PHP/IOP program near Calabasas for teens transitioning from residential care, or seeking a preventive level of care while living at home.
Treats: Substance Abuse, Anxiety & Depression, Trauma, and OCD
Outpatient Treatment at Culver City
Culver City, CA
Full clinical support, close to home. PHP/IOP program in Culver City for teens needing continuing care after residential treatment or more structure than traditional outpatient therapy provides.
Treats: Substance Abuse, Anxiety & Depression, Trauma, and OCD
Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program IOP
Statewide, CA
Virtual Intensive Outpatient
Ascend’s full clinical model, delivered virtually statewide. Virtual IOP for California teens who can’t attend in person, running Tuesday–Thursday, 4:00–7:00 PM PST, with individual, group, and family therapy plus a mailed Creative Arts Program kit.
Treats: Substance Abuse and other co-occurring conditions treated across Ascend’s outpatient tracks