Outpatient Therapy with Maya
Ascend has spent years building a program for teens and their families that we can be proud of. In order to share some of the amazing work our team does, we provide you with a look behind the scenes when…
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Our Admissions Process: Individualized Adolescent Mental Health Evaluations
The mental health admissions process at Ascend begins with a phone call to our team at the teen treatment center at 310.598.1840. The admissions department then gathers all necessary and important information about your child — including your insurance information.…
FAQs About Insurance Coverage
What types of insurance plans does Ascend Healthcare accept? Ascend accepts a variety of insurance policies, including any PPO plans. We are also in-network and accept HMO plans with several providers, including Blue Cross mental health coverage, Kaiser therapy coverage,…
Boys Residential Treatment Center
Ascend’s Trails Program is a residential treatment center for adolescent boys with mental health concerns or substance use issues who are between the ages of 12-17. Our clinical approach at Trails is trauma-informed and functions under the premise that most…
The Benefits of DBT Groups for Teens
You probably know what it feels like when your emotions take over: one second you’re fine, and the next, everything feels too big, too fast, or just too much. Maybe you say or do things you don’t mean, or you…
Assisting with Facility Management | Spotlight on Erika
As Ascend grows to encompass every avenue and level of treatment for teens who struggle with their mental health, our team expands along with our operations. If you’re interested in how we keep Ascend running smoothly, you’ll want an inside…
R U OK Day | How to Ask Hard Mental Health Questions
We all know it can be hard to open up about how we’re really doing. Sometimes we hide our struggles because we don’t want to worry others, we feel embarrassed, or we’re not even sure how to explain what’s going…
A Day in the Life | Leading the Way with Dr. DaNiesha
As Ascend continues to grow and expand, we add even more incredible individuals to our team. If you’re considering Ascend as a treatment program for yourself or your teen, you may want to learn more about who is going to…
National Grief Awareness Day: Understanding the Types of Grief
August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, a chance to bring more understanding to a topic that often gets brushed aside. For teens, especially, the different types of grief can be confusing and isolating. They may not have the words…
The Origin of BIPOC Mental Health Month
Every July, BIPOC Mental Health Month highlights the mental health needs and experiences of people of color, including Black and Indigenous communities. The month encourages both reflection and action, from raising awareness to creating real change in how mental health…