For Teens · Ages 12–17
Maybe everything feels loud. Maybe you’re exhausted, stressed, angry, sad, anxious, or just not feeling like yourself. You don’t need the perfect words to start a conversation.
Your voice matters here.
What to Expect
What happens at Altara?
We get to know what’s been going on, what matters to you, and what kind of support could help.
Depending on your needs, care may include group sessions, individual or family sessions, skill-building, and other clinical support.
It’s okay to ask
Feeling unsure is understandable. Here are a few things you might want to know before taking the next step.
Groups are one possible part of structured treatment. You can ask the admissions team what group sessions look like, what participation means, and how privacy works.
We know you have a life outside treatment. Ask about planned after-school options, daytime programs, and virtual participation when clinically appropriate. Schedules are confirmed before enrollment.
That’s a reasonable feeling. You can ask questions about the process before deciding what comes next with your caregiver and the care team.
Ask the team what information stays private, what may be shared with your parent or caregiver, and when safety concerns require information to be shared. The team can explain the rules that apply to your care.
Explore Your Care Options
Some teens need more structure than weekly appointments can provide. An assessment helps determine what support may be appropriate.
Intensive Outpatient Program
A structured option with several treatment sessions per week for teens who can safely remain at home and in their community outside sessions.
Learn About IOPPartial Hospitalization Program
More intensive scheduled daytime treatment for teens needing greater clinical support who can safely return home outside treatment hours.
Learn About PHPThe Reset Room
You don’t have to fix your whole day right now. Pick one small reset.
Try a ResetOptional wellness activities, not treatment or emergency support.
Real Talk
Growing up comes with a lot of stuff nobody hands you a manual for. Let’s make some of it easier to talk about.
Start with the questions above, then ask Altara about participation, privacy, and what sessions may involve.
You don’t need a perfect explanation to begin. It’s okay to say that something feels different.
A parent, caregiver, school counselor, or another trusted adult can be a starting point for support.
Your next step
You can ask questions before deciding what comes next. Talk with a parent or trusted adult, and reach out to Altara to learn about the assessment process.
Talk to AltaraAltara is not an emergency or 24/7 crisis service. Do not wait for an admissions response in an emergency.