Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Calabasas

About Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Calabasas

423 Woodbluff Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302, Calabasas, California
Evolve Teen Treatment Center – Calabasas is a residential and outpatient facility in Calabasas, California, designed for adolescents ages 12–17 who are experiencing mental health, behavioral, or substance-use challenges. The center provides around-the-clock care in small living homes, alongside structured outpatient options, to meet varying levels of clinical need. Mission and Approach The facility emphasizes evidence-based and behavioral treatment, tailoring individualized treatment plans to each teenager’s needs while integrating family involvement and experiential modalities. Its approach ...is founded on providing a safe, structured environment that combines psychiatric support, therapeutic skills training, and holistic practices to foster emotional regulation and behavioral growth. Programs and Services Evolve offers residential treatment (RTC) with full-time supervision, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) services. Therapeutic methods include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, experiential therapies (such as equine, art, surf, and yoga), family therapy, and educational support. Environment and Setting The center accommodates a maximum of six adolescents per home in residential settings, offering 24-hour clinician and psychiatrist oversight, line-of-sight safety protocols, and living spaces that include academic areas, gym, outdoor recreation, and structured daily life. Licensed clinicians and support staff deliver care in an environment oriented toward safety, personal growth, and skill development. Admissions and Continuing Support Admissions begin with an assessment to determine the appropriate level of care and formulate an individualized plan. Evolve works with many private insurance carriers (in-network or out-of-network) and provides benefits verification. Continuing support includes after-care planning and family programming designed to assist teens as they transition from higher levels of care.

Insurances

Aetna logo

Aetna

Covers mental health, substance use treatment, and rehab services with broad nationwide access and t...
AmeriHealth logo

AmeriHealth

Provides insurance plans that cover mental health and substance use treatment through regional and M...
Anthem logo

Anthem

Supports behavioral health and addiction services through integrated plans and access to therapy and...
BlueCross BlueShield logo

BlueCross BlueShield

Offers nationwide access to mental health providers, inpatient rehab, and outpatient addiction servi...
Bright Health logo

Bright Health

Covers behavioral and addiction care through partnered providers, with focus on community-based reha...
CareFirst logo

CareFirst

Includes behavioral health, mental health counseling, and substance use disorder treatment in its he...
Carelon Behavioral Health logo

Carelon Behavioral Health

Specializes in managing mental health and addiction recovery services for individuals and families.
Cigna logo

Cigna

Provides access to therapy, inpatient rehab, outpatient care, and virtual mental health support acro...
ComPsych logo

ComPsych

World’s largest EAP provider, offering mental health, addiction treatment referrals, and crisis coun...
First Health logo

First Health

Offers PPO network access including behavioral health and rehab services with national coverage.
GEHA logo

GEHA

Federal health plan offering therapy, rehab, and behavioral health coverage for government employees...
GuideWell logo

GuideWell

Parent of Florida Blue, includes access to mental health and addiction recovery services within its ...
HealthNet logo

HealthNet

Supports Medicaid and Medicare members with mental health and substance use disorder treatment progr...
HealthPartners logo

HealthPartners

Offers full-spectrum behavioral health services, including outpatient therapy and inpatient addictio...
Highmark logo

Highmark

Covers mental health and addiction treatment, including rehab and recovery support programs.
Humana logo

Humana

Provides behavioral health care, rehab coverage, and substance use treatment with virtual and in-per...
Intermountain Healthcare logo

Intermountain Healthcare

Delivers integrated behavioral health and addiction services across Utah and nearby states.
Kaiser Permanente logo

Kaiser Permanente

Provides integrated care including psychiatry, mental health, and addiction recovery services.
MHN logo

MHN

Behavioral health subsidiary of Magellan, focused on EAP and addiction recovery.
Molina Healthcare logo

Molina Healthcare

Provides managed care for Medicaid/Medicare with strong behavioral health components.
Optum logo

Optum

Specializes in mental health and addiction recovery under UnitedHealth Group.
Oscar logo

Oscar

Offers behavioral health services through telehealth and in-network care providers.
Tricare logo

Tricare

Covers U.S. military personnel and families with behavioral health and addiction services.
Tufts Health logo

Tufts Health

Covers mental health and addiction services under its commercial and Medicaid plans.
United Healthcare logo

United Healthcare

Provides mental health, substance use disorder care, and integrated wellness solutions.
Magellan Health logo

Magellan Health

Leads in behavioral health, offering evidence-based addiction and recovery programs.

Amenities

Pool

Pool

A pool may support recreation, light exercise, relaxation, or wellness activities during treatment. Users should confirm supervision, schedule, accessibility, and safety rules.

Access to Nature

Access to Nature

Centers with access to nature may offer outdoor areas, natural surroundings, or nearby green spaces that support reflection, movement, and a calmer treatment environment.

Fitness Center

Fitness Center

A fitness center may support exercise, routine, stress reduction, and overall wellness during treatment. Users should confirm available equipment, supervision, and any medical restrictions.

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining may offer a more relaxed meal setting and access to fresh air during treatment. Availability may depend on weather, facility layout, and program schedule.

Basketball Court

Basketball Court

A basketball court may support physical activity, recreation, and healthy routine during treatment. Availability may depend on the facility setting, weather, and program schedule.

Outdoor Lounge

Outdoor Lounge

An outdoor lounge provides a designated area for rest, conversation, or supervised downtime outside. Users should confirm access rules and whether it is available year-round.

Air-Conditioned Rooms

Air-Conditioned Rooms

Air-conditioned rooms help support comfort during residential or longer-stay treatment, especially in warm climates or facilities where temperature control affects sleep and daily routine.

Private or Shared Rooms

Private or Shared Rooms

Facilities may offer private rooms, shared rooms, or both. Room type can affect privacy, cost, comfort, and availability, so users should confirm options before admission.

Library

Library

A library or reading area may offer quiet space for reflection, education, journaling, or downtime. It is a supportive amenity, not a substitute for clinical programming.

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

A tennis court may support exercise, recreation, and structured leisure during treatment. Availability may depend on the facility setting, schedule, and weather.

Swimming

Swimming

Swimming may support movement, relaxation, and recreation where a pool or safe swimming area is available. This should usually be grouped with Pool / Swimming.

Accreditations

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CARF

CARF accreditation signifies that a treatment cent...

Who We Treat

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Adolescents

Programs for adolescents may address substance use...
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Boys

Programs for boys may offer age-appropriate suppor...
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Girls

Programs for girls may provide age-appropriate sup...
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LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ affirming programs may offer culturally res...
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Neurodivergent

Neurodivergent-informed programs may support clien...

Treatments

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

One-on-one counseling gives clients private time with a counselor or therapist to discuss substance use, mental health symptoms, goals, triggers, and recovery planning. It is commonly used throughout treatment to create a more personalized care plan.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Art therapy uses creative activities to help clients express emotions, process experiences, and explore thoughts that may be difficult to discuss directly. It is often used as a supportive approach in mental health, trauma, and substance use treatment settings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT helps people identify thought and behavior patterns that may contribute to substance use, anxiety, depression, or relapse risk. Programs may use it to build coping skills and practical recovery strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and communication. It may support people with intense emotions, trauma symptoms, self-destructive patterns, or co-occurring mental health concerns.

Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy

Equine therapy uses supervised activities with horses to support emotional awareness, trust, boundaries, communication, and confidence. It is often used as an experiential support alongside counseling or trauma-informed treatment.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy

Experiential therapy uses structured activities, role-play, movement, art, or outdoor experiences to help clients process emotions and practice new skills. It may be useful when clients benefit from hands-on work beyond traditional talk therapy.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy helps clients and loved ones address communication, boundaries, conflict, support systems, and the impact of substance use or mental health concerns on the household. It is an important treatment option when recovery involves family relationships.

Group Therapy

Group Therapy

Group therapy brings clients together in a structured setting to discuss recovery, coping skills, accountability, relationships, and shared challenges. It is commonly used in addiction and mental health treatment at many levels of care.

Life Skills

Life Skills

Life skills programming helps clients build practical routines for daily stability, communication, employment readiness, budgeting, time management, and recovery planning. It is often used in residential, PHP, IOP, sober living, and transitional care.

Mindfulness Therapy

Mindfulness Therapy

Mindfulness therapy uses attention, breathing, and awareness practices to help clients notice thoughts, cravings, and emotions without reacting automatically. It may support anxiety, depression, stress, trauma symptoms, and relapse prevention.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing

MI helps clients explore ambivalence and strengthen their own reasons for change. It is commonly used when someone is uncertain, resistant, or still building readiness for treatment or recovery.

Music Therapy

Music Therapy

Music therapy uses music-based activities such as listening, songwriting, rhythm, or discussion to support emotional expression, coping, and connection. It may be helpful as a supportive service for trauma, mood symptoms, stress, or recovery engagement.

Psychodrama Therapy

Psychodrama Therapy

Psychodrama therapy uses role-play and guided dramatic exercises to help clients explore relationships, emotions, conflict, and past experiences. It may be used as an experiential method within broader mental health or addiction treatment.

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse prevention counseling helps clients identify triggers, warning signs, high-risk situations, and coping strategies. It is commonly used to support ongoing recovery after detox, residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or outpatient care.

Surf Therapy

Surf Therapy

Surf therapy uses supervised ocean-based activity to support confidence, emotional regulation, physical activity, and connection. It should be described as an experiential or supportive service, not as a primary clinical treatment.

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga combines movement, breathing, and mindfulness practices that may support stress reduction, emotional regulation, sleep, and general wellness. It is best presented as a complementary recovery support rather than a standalone treatment.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation helps clients understand addiction, mental health symptoms, medications, coping skills, relapse warning signs, and treatment expectations. It is commonly used across many levels of care to support informed participation in treatment.

Dance Therapy

Dance Therapy

Dance or movement therapy uses body movement to support emotional expression, body awareness, and stress reduction. It may be helpful as a supportive approach for clients processing trauma, mood symptoms, or difficulty expressing emotions verbally.

Seeking Safety

Seeking Safety

Seeking Safety is a structured counseling model designed for people with trauma and substance use concerns. It focuses on coping skills, safety, grounding, boundaries, and stabilization rather than detailed trauma exposure work.

Solution-Focused, Goal-Oriented Therapy

Solution-Focused, Goal-Oriented Therapy

Solution-focused therapy helps clients identify strengths, set practical goals, and build on what is already working. It may be useful for clients who need short-term, structured support around recovery, relationships, or life stability.

Level Of Cares

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Detox

Detox, also called withdrawal management, helps pe...
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Residential Treatment

Residential treatment provides structured care in ...
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Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment

Co-occurring disorder treatment supports people wh...

Conditions

ADHD / ADD

ADHD / ADD

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition involving patterns of inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, organization difficulties, or time-management challenges. It may affect school, work, relationships, daily routines, and emotional regulation. Related support may include counseling, behavioral strategies, skills-based support, medication management when appropriate, outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment.

Anger

Anger

Anger is a normal emotion that becomes a concern when it is intense, frequent, hard to control, or linked with conflict, aggression, unsafe behavior, or relationship problems. Related support may include counseling, CBT, DBT-informed skills, group therapy, family therapy, outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment when anger occurs with trauma, mood concerns, or substance use.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety involves excessive worry, fear, nervousness, or physical tension that can affect sleep, concentration, relationships, work, school, and daily responsibilities. Related support may include therapy, counseling, medication management when appropriate, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment depending on symptoms and needs.

Bipolar

Bipolar

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder involving episodes of elevated or irritable mood and increased energy, along with episodes of depression. It may affect sleep, judgment, activity level, relationships, work, school, and safety. Related support may include psychiatric care, medication management, therapy, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, day treatment, residential treatment, or inpatient stabilization when needed.

Depression

Depression

Depression is a mood condition involving persistent sadness, loss of interest, low energy, hopelessness, or changes in sleep, appetite, and concentration. It may affect daily functioning, relationships, school, work, and safety. Related support may include therapy, counseling, medication management when appropriate, crisis support when needed, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment.

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders involve disturbances in eating behavior, body image, weight concerns, or food-related thoughts and behaviors. They can affect physical health, mood, concentration, relationships, and daily functioning. Related support may include therapy, nutrition support, medical monitoring, family therapy, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, day treatment, residential treatment, or inpatient care depending on severity.

Grief and Loss

Grief and Loss

Grief and loss describe emotional, physical, social, and mental reactions after losing someone or something important. Grief may affect mood, sleep, appetite, concentration, relationships, and daily routines. Related support may include grief counseling, therapy, support groups, outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment when grief is prolonged, traumatic, or connected with depression, trauma, or substance use.

Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity is a nonmedical term recognizing that people think, learn, communicate, and process information in different ways, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and related differences. It may affect school, work, communication, relationships, sensory needs, and daily routines. Related support may include skills-based counseling, family support, accommodations, outpatient care, or mental health treatment when anxiety, depression, trauma, or substance use concerns are also present.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD involves recurring unwanted thoughts, urges, or images and repetitive behaviors or mental acts that can become distressing or time-consuming. It may affect school, work, relationships, sleep, and daily routines. Related support may include specialized therapy, counseling, medication management when appropriate, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment.

Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders

Personality disorders involve long-term patterns in thoughts, emotions, behavior, identity, or relationships that cause distress or problems in functioning. They may affect relationships, work, boundaries, emotion regulation, and safety. Related support may include therapy, DBT-informed care, counseling, group therapy, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, or residential treatment depending on severity and co-occurring needs.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD is a trauma-related condition that may involve intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance, mood changes, sleep problems, and feeling constantly on edge. It can affect relationships, work, school, safety, and daily routines. Related support may include trauma-focused therapy, EMDR, counseling, medication management when appropriate, and structured mental health or co-occurring treatment.

Self-Harm

Self-Harm

Self-harm involves intentionally injuring one’s own body, often as a way of coping with emotional pain, numbness, stress, or overwhelming feelings. It may affect safety, relationships, school, work, and emotional wellbeing. Related support may include therapy, DBT-informed care, counseling, family support, crisis support, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, residential treatment, or inpatient stabilization when safety risk is high.

Stress

Stress

Stress is the body and mind’s response to pressure, demands, or life changes. Ongoing stress may affect sleep, mood, concentration, physical comfort, relationships, work, and daily responsibilities. Related support may include counseling, stress-management therapy, mindfulness-based support, outpatient care, virtual care, or higher levels of care when stress occurs with other mental health or substance use concerns.

Suicidality

Suicidality

Suicidality refers to thoughts, plans, or behaviors related to wanting to die or end one’s life. It may be connected with depression, trauma, substance use, grief, chronic pain, or other serious distress. Related support may include crisis support, safety planning, therapy, medication management when appropriate, intensive outpatient care, day treatment, residential treatment, or inpatient stabilization when immediate safety is a concern.

Trauma

Trauma

Trauma refers to emotional or psychological distress after a harmful, frightening, or overwhelming experience. It may affect mood, sleep, trust, relationships, physical comfort, and a person’s sense of safety. Related support may include trauma-informed therapy, counseling, EMDR, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, residential treatment, or co-occurring substance use support when relevant.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Alcohol use disorder can affect health, relationships, work, safety, and mental health. Treatment may include counseling, behavioral therapies, recovery support, and FDA-approved medications when clinically appropriate.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-occurring disorders involve both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder. Treatment may coordinate addiction care, mental health therapy, medication management, and recovery support so both concerns are addressed together.

Cannabis / Marijuana

Cannabis / Marijuana

Cannabis use can become problematic for some people, especially when it affects school, work, mood, motivation, relationships, or daily functioning. Treatment may include counseling, behavioral therapy, coping skills, and support for withdrawal symptoms or co-occurring mental health concerns.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids include heroin, fentanyl, and prescription pain medications such as oxycodone or hydrocodone. Treatment for opioid use disorder may include FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone, along with counseling and recovery support.

Drug Addiction / Substance Use Disorder

Drug Addiction / Substance Use Disorder

Drug addiction, or substance use disorder, involves continued substance use despite harmful consequences. Treatment may include assessment, counseling, behavioral therapies, medications for some substance use disorders, relapse prevention, and recovery support.