Teen Substance Use Treatment in Menlo Park

Helping teens ages 12–17 build healthier coping skills through structured outpatient programs for substance use and mental health.

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Compassionate Support for Teens Facing Substance Use

Substance use during adolescence can affect mental health, school performance, and relationships at home. At Guide Behavioral Health, we offer outpatient programs for teens ages 12–17 that address both substance use and the underlying mental health conditions driving it.

Flexible Outpatient Programs That Fit Your Teen’s Life

Our treatment is structured and supportive — without removing teens from their daily lives. We are not a rehab facility. Instead, our care is designed to fit around school and family schedules.

This flexibility allows teens to get the help they need while staying engaged in school and family life.

Treating Substance Use and Mental Health Together

Teens often turn to substances as a way to manage stress, social pressure, or symptoms of anxiety and depression. At Guide, we provide dual diagnosis care, addressing both substance use and co-occurring conditions like:

With therapies such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices, we help teens build lasting coping skills and resilience.

Dual Diagnosis Care for Teens

Many teens who experiment with substances are also struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other emotional challenges. Our dual diagnosis approach treats both — helping teens understand the connection between substance use and mental health, while developing healthier coping skills for lasting recovery.

Why Families Trust Guide Behavioral Health

Parents choose Guide because we specialize exclusively in teen mental health care. Our clinicians are licensed experts in working with teens, and our programs emphasize small group sizes, individual therapy, and close collaboration with schools. Families often see improvements not just in substance use, but also in their teen’s confidence, relationships, and academic success.

Serving Families Across the Bay Area

Guide Behavioral Health is located in Menlo Park, making us a convenient option for families across San Mateo County, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Los Altos, and Mountain View. Our programs are designed for Silicon Valley families seeking accessible, evidence-based outpatient care close to home.

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Ready to Help Your Teen Take the Next Step?

Whether your teen is experimenting with substances or struggling with co-occurring anxiety or depression, Guide Behavioral Health can help. Our outpatient IOP and PHP programs provide structured, evidence-based care that fits your family’s schedule — right here in Menlo Park.

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FAQ: Adolescent Substance Use Treatment

  • At Guide Behavioral Health, we combine evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with family-focused support. Located in Menlo Park, our programs are designed to help teens in Palo Alto, San Mateo County, and nearby areas address substance use while staying connected to their family and community. Learn more about our Treatment Options.

  • Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers after-school therapy, perfect for teens balancing recovery with school and home life. The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides a more intensive day treatment, offering structured support from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Both programs are outpatient, meaning teens return home each evening to continue building family connections. Explore our IOP and PHP pages for details.

  • No. We are not a residential rehab or inpatient facility. Guide Behavioral Health provides outpatient treatment designed to fit around school, family, and daily life. Our goal is to help teens recover in the least restrictive environment possible — where healing happens alongside normal routines.

  • Yes. We offer dual diagnosis treatment, addressing both substance use and co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or bipolar disorder. Treating both together leads to stronger long-term outcomes.

  • Our clinicians treat a wide range of teen substance use, including vaping, alcohol, cannabis, prescription misuse, and experimental drug use. Every treatment plan focuses on underlying emotional factors — stress, peer pressure, or trauma — that contribute to substance use behaviors.

  • Yes. Many teens use gaming, social media, or online platforms to cope with stress or anxiety. We help teens identify those behaviors, manage screen time, and replace compulsive patterns with healthy coping tools through evidence-based therapy and parent coaching. Learn more about our technology dependency treatment.

  • Absolutely. Teens often turn to substances as a way to manage untreated anxiety, depression, or trauma. Our therapists address both simultaneously, helping teens learn new coping strategies that reduce the need for self-medication.

  • Yes. “Substance use” often begins as experimentation or a coping strategy, while “substance abuse” refers to patterns that cause harm or impairment. At Guide, we focus on early intervention — addressing the root causes before habits escalate into addiction.

  • We work with teens ages 12–17 in structured outpatient programs designed for their developmental stage — blending clinical care with school-life balance.

  • Yes. Our dual diagnosis care helps teens manage anxiety, depression, or trauma alongside substance use. This integrated approach supports emotional regulation, healthier habits, and long-term stability.

  • Guide Behavioral Health is conveniently located in Menlo Park, serving families across Palo Alto, San Mateo County, Redwood City, Mountain View, and Los Altos.

  • Starting treatment is simple. Call us today at 650-507-3888 or visit our Get Started page to schedule a consultation and verify insurance.

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