Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers
Is This Your Business?3.7
3.7
Author: Kalicia Bateman
LAST UPDATED: June 27th, 2019
Top Ranked Companies
The Good
- Residential and outpatient programs
- Additional programs
- Support for aftercare patients
- Recovery model
Residential and Outpatient Programs
VATC offers both residential and outpatient treatment, through which teens recover with family therapy, art therapy, and support groups. It includes supervised onsite detoxification and crisis intervention too. In addition, it learns how to manage stress, anger, personal health, and co-occurring disorders. It receives medical evaluations and help to establish a recovery plan with helpful staff members. VATC is unique in its focus on recovery for teens, not adults. That said, it also offers a day school.Additional Programs
For 15-18 year olds, VATC offers the Extended Stay Program, which is long-term treatment that addresses mental health. But it doesn't cut off help at age 18. For patients who want help transitioning into adulthood, it has LAUNCH, which provides counseling for 18-24 year olds about how to manage their social life, finances, and more. In a sense, it's extended help so that the stresses of adulthood don't lead to relapses.Support for Aftercare Patients
VATC strives to support teens even after they've left its recovery program. Through 12-step meetings, continued therapy, and its Visions Alumni Program, it can help past patients stay successful and implement the positive changes they've made to their regular lives.Recovery Model
One overall positive aspect of VATC is its implementation of the 12-step recovery model. Through this process, teens can get the help of a sponsor and slowly but surely break down barriers, address triggers, and ultimately become stronger.The Bad
- Adolescents only
- Roommates
- Lack of pricing information
Adolescents Only
One obvious possible con for VATC is that its target patients are adolescents. For adults who need a recovery program, this won't be the right organization.Roommates
A downside to the residential program at VATC is that patients have roommates. Rather than getting your own room at the facility, you share a room with someone. That can either be a pro for someone who would appreciate the help and accountability of having a roommate, or it can be a burden for this very personal process of recovery.Lack of Pricing Information
Furthermore, VATC does not disclose its prices. While this is not altogether uncommon, the lack of pricing information can be troublesome for parents of youth with drug addiction problems-particularly those who need to budget for rehab.The Bottom Line
Was this content helpful?
Yes
No
Anonymous Los Angeles, CA
I arrived to impatient being scared, frustrated, and upset. Being that I was 17 years old I was unable to check myself out. I wanted nothing to do with my parents when I got there and I was exceedingly resentful at the beginning of the whole process. Once I began to let my guard down about 2 weeks in is when I realized what a blessing being sent there was. At times I felt like I wanted to give up, but it was normal and all a part of my process. I couldn’t be more grateful to have had the opportunity to go to Visions impatient. Most of the staff there treated me as if I was their family. They created a safe place where I could share my feelings, frustrations and thoughts while not feeling judged. Chloe H, Roxy, Ashley J, Jenn G & John J are highly skilled professionals who work there and put everything they have into helping their clients see a brighter future. I met my best friends there, my ex boyfriend & my mentors. Although some people I love dearly didn’t make it ( a feeling I can’t even put into words) visions did their best to help them while they were there. Unfortunately, not everyone can be saved and I had to learn that the hard way. Overall, visions gave me my family back (we are closer than ever), my best friends who I would do anything for, and helped me find a place in my heart to love myself and accept my charecter defects. I would highly recommend visions impatient to any adolescent struggling and ready to change their lives. I am beyond grateful for my life today- I have an amazing career, people who love me & most of all I show up in my life. Thank you Visions.
7 years ago
David Nicholas Burlingame, CA
My daughter arrived at Visions as a 17 year old that was angry and out of control. She was given a choice of juvenile hall or Visions. Thank God she chose Visions. Visions provided the perfect environment and therapy that turned her life around. She is now a college graduate and a joy to her Mom and I.
7 years ago
