Adolescent Addiction Rehab Program

The caring and compassionate staff at Huntington Creek Recovery Center in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, understands that facing a substance use disorder during adolescence comes with a unique set of challenges. Our residential program offers comprehensive, personalized care for adolescents ages 13-18 who have a primary substance use disorder diagnosis, including those who are struggling with co-occurring behavioral health concerns. 

Adolescents who participate in our residential program can receive the same evidence-based therapies and interventions we offer in our residential program for adults. Participants benefit from a thorough admissions process and follow a highly personalized care plan. They leave our facility with a detailed discharge plan that includes the resources they need to assist them in their recovery for years to come. 

The adolescent residential program at Huntington Creek Recovery Center in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, offers clinically excellent care for young people ages 13-18 who have a primary substance use disorder diagnosis, as well as those who have a co-occurring mental health condition. We help adolescents heal from addictions to many different types of substances, including: 

• Opioids 

• Cannabis 

• Cocaine  

• Benzodiazepines 

• Methamphetamines 

• Alcohol 

The adolescent residential program can also help young people heal from co-occurring behavioral health conditions, including: 

• Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 

• Anxiety disorders 

• Bipolar disorder 

• Depression 

If your child is suffering from a substance use disorder and co-occurring behavioral health concern, our program provides a safe, inclusive environment where they can start the healing process. Our expert staff is highly experienced in supporting adolescents through every stage of recovery and committed to helping each client move toward a healthier, substance-free future. 

Clients who participate in our Pennsylvania adolescent residential program can receive age-appropriate care in a safe and structured environment. Our campus has gender-specific care units for adolescents, with separate residential units for males and females. 

Adolescent clients have access to a variety of high-quality services that are tailored to their needs. Our team of experienced professionals delivers well-rounded care that is designed to address the physical, emotional, and social aspects of recovery. Our goal is to help young people regain stability, build healthier coping strategies, and become more resilient to prevent the possibility of relapse. 

Our adolescent residential program offers a holistic healing experience, combining mindfulness practices with the latest evidence-based solutions. Each person who comes to us to heal from a substance use disorder and co-occurring behavioral health concern receives an individualized care plan that is developed based on their unique needs and goals. 

This program is typically a 30-day stay. However, the exact length depends on the client’s individual progress, and extended care is available for those who may need it.  

During their stay, clients may benefit from medically supervised detoxification services, medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. We also have a physician, physician assistant (PA), and nursing staff on hand to provide medical care if needed. Other therapies and services young people may benefit from include: 

• 12-Step programming 

• Contingency management 

• SMART Recovery 

• Biofeedback bed 

• Art therapy 

• Acupuncture 

• Adventure therapy 

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) 

• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) 

We also offer a variety of experiential therapies to help adolescents care for all aspects of their health. Depending on their specific care plan, your child might participate in: 

• Hiking 

• Team building 

• Ropes course 

• Outside adventure trips 

• Guided meditation and mindfulness exercises 

• Yoga 

• Other outdoor projects 

In the adolescent program at our residential facility in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, we provide care that focuses on the whole person. When your child comes to us to heal from a substance use disorder and co-occurring behavioral health concern, our staff can help them build a foundation for lasting wellness. 

Your child might feel nervous about their first days in the residential program at Huntington Creek Recovery Center, and that is expected and completely understandable. The kind and empathetic staff members at our residential facility in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, will do their utmost to help your child feel welcome as they embark on their recovery journey. Here is what a typical day in the program looks like: 

• Hot breakfast is served from 8-9 a.m. on weekdays and 9-10 a.m. on weekends. 

• After breakfast, clients break off into core clinical groups, during which your child will work on their clinical projects according to their individual treatment plan. 

• Your child will participate in various holistic or experiential activities throughout the week that focus on improving life skills and self-esteem, working as a team member, making healthy choices, and learning to experience happiness and fun without substances. 

• Lunch is provided at noon, during which they can choose from a variety of healthy food options. Our team can make special food accommodations based on each person’s stated dietary, cultural, or religious needs. 

• Your child will have some brief time in their room after lunch. 

• They will resume their clinical and experiential programming at 1 p.m. 

If you think that your child might benefit from the adolescent residential program at Huntington Creek Recovery Center, please contact us directly. A knowledgeable member of our staff is available to answer any questions you might have about how we can help them start working toward healing from a substance use disorder.