Teen Substance Use Treatment in Menlo Park

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. Many teens experiment with alcohol or drugs during adolescence. Early support can make a significant difference and help prevent occasional use from becoming a more serious problem.

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.

• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): After-school care, 4–7 PM, Monday–Thursday

• Flex IOP: Any two days, 4–7 PM, Monday–Thursday

• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): Day program, 11 AM–4 PM, Monday–Friday

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:

• Anxiety and depression

• Trauma and PTSD

• School avoidance

• Self-harm or suicidal ideation

• ADHD and bipolar disorder

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 Choose 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.