Muir Wood Teen Treatment Penngrove

Founded in 2013, Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services is a Joint Commission-accredited gender-separate residential treatment program for teen girls, ages 12-17, struggling with mental health, trauma, and substance use issues. Muir Wood offers a highly individualized, gender-specific, and family-centered program that serves a maximum of just 18 teens at each of their 12 California locations. The staff at Muir Wood includes full-time double-board-certified psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, educators, and recovery counselors who specialize in treating teens.Comprehensive And Personalized CareMuir Wood Teen Treatment begins treatment with comprehensive psychological assessments and testing. The key components of the residential program include a weekly family intensive, comprehensive psychological testing, twice weekly individual therapy, assessments by a board-certified psychiatrist, twice weekly family support groups, and much more. Their treatment team meets weekly to discuss patient progress and make any adjustments to treatment. Muir Wood Teen Treatment offers experiential and adventure therapies like hiking, art and music therapy, yoga and meditation.Academic SupportMuir Wood Teen Treatment provides academic support for teens in 7-12th grade. Their academic staff partners with teens’ home schools to continue their education during treatment. Teens spend 3+ hours in school Monday-Friday during the school year. They can also join a virtual track and continue their studies online. Muir Wood Teen Treatment has on-site academic staff to facilitate and guide schoolwork. Muir Wood’s academic program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).Evidence-Based Treatment and Family CareMuir Wood’s Penngrove locations are located on quiet acreage with secluded privacy. They offer clients a wide variety of recovery-friendly outings and activities, including Reiki and spiritual healing. The houses and grounds of all of the campuses are modern, spacious, and comfortable. Girls enjoy activities like yoga, meditation, ping-pong, volleyball, basketball, board games, and sports. Executive chefs prepare 3 nutritious meals per day. Muir Wood includes the whole family in the healing process. Parents and caregivers are actively involved in every step, with weekly family therapy, education, and a 16-week aftercare program.