Residential Treatment for Young Women

Teenage girls and young women face unique challenges as they develop physically and emotionally, which can make treating any behavioral or mental health issues more complicated.

Valle Vista Health System’s teen residential treatment program for girls ages 12 to 18 meets them at this critical junction and provides much-needed mental and behavioral health services.

Valle Vista Specialized Care for Young Women

Our Residential Treatment for Teen Girls

At Valle Vista Health, we provide compassionate, comprehensive residential treatment specifically designed for girls facing emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. Our mission is to empower young women to overcome obstacles in a nurturing environment where healing, learning and personal growth flourish.

We are a licensed residential treatment facility specializing in care for girls ages 12–18 who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral disorders and substance use. Our program offers a structured, supportive setting that promotes self-discovery and resilience.

OUR APPROACH AND SERVICES

We combine evidence-based therapies with individualized treatment plans to address the unique needs of each resident. Our multidisciplinary team of therapists, medical professionals, educators and support staff work collaboratively to provide:

Trauma-informed care
Foster emotional regulation and coping skills
Build healthy relationships and social skills
Encourage academic progress and personal development
30-day diagnostic and evaluation service
24-hour nursing care in a highly structured environment
Medication management by a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist
Specialized care for co-existing conditions such as diabetes or pregnancy
Daily group therapy
Weekly individual and family therapy
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Education component offered on grounds through Greenwood Community Schools to ensure that individuals stay on track with their academic studies
Recreational therapy with a licensed therapist
Life skills training
Discharge and aftercare planning

TREATMENT MODEL FOR SUBSTANCE USE

For individuals who need addiction treatment services, our residential treatment program uses the Matrix Model — a CBT-based program designed explicitly for teens dealing with substance abuse issues.

The program facilitates rehabilitation through lifestyle changes, relapse prevention training, education and 12-step facilitation. Treating substance abuse requires treating the whole person, and our treatment team of mental health professionals is ready to help your loved one with mental health and substance use disorders.

WHO WE SERVE

We provide inpatient hospitalization for adolescents ages 12-17 diagnosed with mental health disorders, substance use disorders or co-occurring conditions requiring intensive treatment and monitoring.

MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE WARNING SIGNS IN ADOLESCENTS:

Loss of interest in activities and things that they previously enjoyed
Loss of academic performance
Personality changes such as increased aggression or anger
No longer spending time with family and friends
Changes in friends or social groups
Secretive or suspicious behavior
Risk-taking behaviors or illegal activities
Paranoia or hallucinations
Excessive moodiness
Changes in sleep patterns
Isolation

ADOLESCENT TRENDS

Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms

Nearly 40 percent of high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless nearly every day for two or more weeks. For teen girls, this rate is about 53 percent, indicating significant gender disparity in mental health distress.

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

Increasing trend, with female and LGBTQ+ students more likely to experience suicidal thoughts. Over 50% LGBTQ+ youth report experiencing poor mental health and approximately 19% reported suicide attempts in past year.

Anxiety Disorders

About 32 percent of adolescents suffer with overall anxiety in the United States. Diagnoses of anxiety and depression in children have increased 30% in recent years, accelerated since 2020.

Suicide Risk Trend

Among adolescents 12-17, serious thoughts of suicide declined from around 13 percent in 2021 to around 10 percent in 2024. Suicide plans and attempts also declined but remain at significant risks.

Factors Influencing Mental Health

Social media use (three or more hours/day) doubles the risk of poor mental health, and a rise in academic pressure contributes, too. Social media and academic stress are major contributors to adolescent mental health challenges.

Emergency Visits

ED visits for self-harm and suicidal ideation, especially among girls, remain elevated above pre-2020 levels, indicating sustained crisis-level distress among youth, particularly females.

THE CONTINUUM OF CARE

Valle Vista Health System provides multiple levels of care dependent on each individual’s needs throughout their recovery process. We offer inpatient services, a girls’ residential program, as well as Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

ADMISSION PROCESS

Referrals can be made by healthcare providers, schools, Department of Child Services, Probation or families. Our intake team of master’s level clinicians are available 24/7 to conduct an initial level of care assessment to help you determine if this program is right for your loved one and tailor treatment plans to address the individual’s needs.