You might not know it, but there are a ton of rules and regulations associated with our work. Even as we help the teens under our care grow and thrive, we need to show the State of California, insurance companies, and other oversight agencies that we’re doing everything by the book. To ensure we’re always…
As you know, Ascend puts a big emphasis on hiring amazing staff to work in each of our facilities. As we grow to accommodate the needs of our clients, we keep finding more and more outstanding people who are as passionate about teen mental health as we are. This month, we’re highlighting one of the…
When you work at a place like Ascend, it takes a lot of teamwork to get our facilities running smoothly. While we’ve highlighted some of our staff that works in-house in the past, it’s time to take a look at one of our administrative team members that makes just as much of a difference to…
We know you love learning about everything that happens at Ascend, so we try to cover a diverse series of positions and roles to keep you informed. While we have tons of amazing staff that contribute so much of their time and energy to helping clients thrive, one of the most important is Dave. He…
At Ascend, many of our facility activities fall on the shoulders of our highly trained mentors for teens. While clients meet with their personal therapist and family therapist, as well as trained facilitators and recreational therapists for group sessions, there is downtime, chores, and daily regimental activities when teens still need to be supervised. Our…
When a teen goes missing from treatment, it can be a terrifying situation. While undeniably difficult, our team at Ascend believes in ensuring that we help your family handle the problem in the healthiest way possible. We never take missing teens lightly, and going AWOL from treatment always requires parental notification. Unfortunately, teens often use…
Ascend loves showing parents and teens what goes on behind the scenes during everyday life at our residential treatment facilities. With regular updates on the types of activities we host, the variety of therapies available, and the team who makes it all happen, we can put your mind at ease about trusting us with your…
When it comes to the nuts and bolts that keep Ascend running smoothly, it’s all about the mentors. They’re there every day with the clients, helping them navigate therapy, meals, and everything in between. Because mentors do a lot of the heavy lifting within our residential treatment centers, they need reliable support from the best.…
Have you ever wondered how we ensure Ascend runs as smoothly as possible? Our operations are a team effort, and every staff member lends a helping hand. While we’ve got mentors with boots on the ground to handle many of the immediate needs of our clients, we also have facility managers and directors that help…
Have you already made our previous recipes? Are you a newcomer to the chef’s corner? Whatever your level of cooking experience or confidence, Ascend’s Chef Steve is here to help. If you’ve been craving Chef Steve’s meals since leaving Ascend, now is your chance to get your hands on some of his most delicious recipes.…