Services
Adolescent Inpatient Services
Caring for teens through specialized behavioral health care
The ages 13 – 18 can be extremely challenging. As they imitate and experiment with the behaviors they see in adults, young people sometimes make mistakes that carry heavy consequences, both socially and emotionally. These kinds of crises need to be taken seriously. The adolescent program at Adventist Health Vallejo is here to help children develop their emotional, social, and psychiatric identities in a peaceful, supportive environment.
How we help our young patients
The inpatient behavioral health services program at Adventist Health Vallejo is designed to help adolescents who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or mania or may be experiencing altered thought processes. They may be unable to care for their needs or at risk of harming themselves or others. Our inpatient unit offers a safe, nonjudgmental environment where care is delivered with compassion and respect.
Specialized therapeutic programs
Adventist Health Vallejo’s unique program rewards good behavior, provides support through difficulties, and recognizes patients when they show progress. By providing appropriate activities, our teenage patients get a chance to take their minds off the situation at hand and focus that energy into something positive and productive. Some of these activities include:
Expert, personalized care and support
At Adventist Health Vallejo, our team of mental health experts includes psychiatrists, nurses, counselors, social workers, art therapists, and more. Families of adolescent patients can learn more about how their child will be cared for during consultations.
What happens at admission
Upon admission into our mental health facility, our intake team will perform a complete psychiatric evaluation on the teen patient to create a personalized treatment plan.
Tailored treatment program
Our team draws from a wide range of therapies and techniques to create a treatment program that meets each person’s individual needs, including:
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Symptom management and coping skills development
- Activity and occupational therapy
- Stress management and relaxation techniques
- Medications and medical stabilization
Inpatient mental health services staff includes psychiatrists, registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and other mental health specialists. Our patient-satisfaction surveys consistently include positive feedback about our dedicated, compassionate professionals.
We are proud to provide the right therapeutic settings to meet people’s unique needs. The center also offers an outdoor patio where people can enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, when appropriate.
The power of individual and group therapy
For the first 24 hours and until discharge, the teen will receive structured activities that include individual and group therapy. During these meetings, teens have a chance to express themselves and identify what may be the contributing factors to their mental illness. As the teens learn to interact and express themselves appropriately, they strengthen their identities, and their confidence in being around others.
Leaving the hospital
Without the support of a teen's family, the treatments provided at Adventist Health Vallejo are less likely to succeed long-term. Our team will help your family understand how to provide the most helpful support during treatment so that your teen can return home and integrate successfully with their family and community.
When it’s time to go home, it’s important to understand what to expect. A case manager will discuss the upcoming outpatient therapy with the teen and their family. At discharge, each person will receive an individualized aftercare plan that’s been designed by the treatment team. They will also help to follow up on progress made later on.