Outpatient Counseling Center
Phone 866-889-3665
119 Barrington Walk
Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Visions Adolescent Treatment Center now provides intensive outpatient programming for adolescents suffering from substance abuse. The program has been developed to provide highly individualized and focused care for teens with addictive disorders.
Visions Adolescent Outpatient Counseling Center utilizes a Multi-disciplinary Treatment Team consisting of a Psychiatrist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Chemical Dependency Counselors, and other Treatment Specialists to meet adolescent needs on an individual, group, and family basis.
Highly Individualized Outpatient Services Include:
- Multi-Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Individual Case Management and Counseling
- Drug Testing / Urine Analysis
- Peer Support 12-Step Meetings
- Step Study
- Parent Support and Education
- Assessment Services
The Program
Utilizing a 12-step philosophy, the Outpatient Program is divided into three separate phases. In the first eight weeks, clients and their families attend the Primary Care phase of the Program. During this phase clients attend four sessions weekly with a focus on disease education, identification of relapse triggers, and an introduction to the 12-steps. In addition, staff develops an individual treatment plan addressing family, school and individual barriers to recovery. Following Primary Care, clients attend the Continuing Care phase of the Outpatient Program during months three through six. By assessing the clients’ weekly progress, attendance during the Continuing Care phase is determined by the clients’ individual counselor. For most clients, attendance will be required at least twice weekly. The focus during Continuing Care is on relapse prevention and the practical application of learned recovery tools. During the last six months clients attend the weekly Peer Support Group and are welcomed to attend Community Reintegration activities offered once a month and scheduled on the weekend.
Clients must consent to random drug testing throughout their stay at the Outpatient Center. Drug testing will be performed at staff discretion.
The Family Program
The Outpatient Family Program is an integral part of the treatment process. This component is conducted every Tuesday with a licensed therapist. During the Primary and Continuing Care phase of the Program, family members attend two groups weekly, a Multi-Family Group and a Family Therapy session. These groups address issues such as communication, conflict, and healthy boundaries. Individual sessions with clients and their families are scheduled as needed. The goal of the Family Program is simple- to help adolescents and their families get well and realize a new vision for their future.
Inquiry and Admissions
A free and confidential assessment is available to anyone seeking help. Intake inquiries are taken 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 818-889-3665.
3 Phase Treatment Approach
Phase I (Months 1-2)
- Clients attend 4-5 days per week.
- Clients are randomly drug tested per staff discretion.
- Family issues are addressed.
- Treatment focus is on Education, Relapse and an Introduction to the 12-Steps.
- Clients and family members attend individual sessions with Therapist and/or Counselor weekly.
- Individual Family Therapy sessions and Multi-Family group work.
- Our clinical team develops a treatment plan.
- The attendance contract is developed.
- Parent Support Group weekly (Friday evenings)
Phase II (Months 3-6)
- Clients attend 2 days per week (more days if clinically appropriate).
- Clients are randomly drug tested per staff discretion.
- Focus on Relapse Prevention, Service, Peer Support, and Practical Application of Learned Recovery Tools.
- Clients attend individual sessions with Therapist and/or Counselor every other week.
- Attendance contract determined by/with Counselor.
- Client and staff develop of aftercare/exit plan.
- Parent Support Group weekly (Friday evenings)
Phase III (Month 6 and beyond)
- Clients may attend Phase III continuously until 18 years of age
- Clients attend one time per week (Friday night Peer Support)
- Focus on Support and Service
- Coordination with outside support services to maintain abstinence
- Parent Support Group weekly (Friday evenings)
