Located off U.S. Route 169 in Elk River, this nonprofit day treatment center serves adolescents ages 11-18 who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and behavioral challenges. The program offers
partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive
outpatient care (
IOP) through individual, group, and family therapy, helping youth strengthen their functioning at home, in school, and in the community.
Clinicians use trauma-informed care supported by evidence-based therapies such as
cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT), mindfulness strategies, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Each treatment plan reflects the child’s needs and integrates social-emotional learning, stress management tools, and positive youth development models like the Circle of Courage to promote healing, self-regulation, and healthy connection.
Therapists incorporate skill-building, peer interaction, and consistent family engagement into the daily routine. Youth engage in a structured, full-day therapeutic setting designed to help them manage emotions, improve relationships, and develop strategies that support long-term emotional well-being. Most stay in the program for 6 to 12 months, depending on clinical need.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Catholic Charities Elk River Youth Day Treatment provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)