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,…
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…
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…
When you’re struggling with your mental health, getting the right kind of help can make a huge difference. But figuring out what kind of help you need? That’s not always easy. You might hear terms like “residential treatment” or “IOP”…
When life feels heavy, moving your body might not be the first thing you think about. But getting active — even just a little — can seriously help your mind feel stronger, calmer, and more energized. So, why does physical…
Are you ready for another look behind the scenes at some of the team members who make Ascend such an amazing place? We’re here with A Day in the Life of one of our Primary Therapists. Meet Emily and learn…
Living with a chronic illness isn’t just about managing physical symptoms. It can also affect how you feel emotionally, socially, and mentally. So, can chronic illness affect mental health? The answer is yes — and for many teens, it already…
At Ascend, we hope to enhance transparency for incoming clients and their families by sharing a day in the life of one of our staff members each month. For the March spotlight, we’ve chosen to highlight one of our farm…
If you’ve been waiting for another episode of A Day in the Life, it’s finally here! This month, we’re covering a staff member who takes on two roles at Ascend as both a Mentor and our Boxing Instructor for the…
Social media is part of your world — it’s how you connect with friends, share your life, and find communities that get you. So, when people start talking about banning teens from social media to “fix” mental health, it can…
