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Youth Residential Recovery
We provide an inclusive environment for adolescents that is purposefully and thoughtfully integrated in its approach to recovery through discovery, personal growth, connection, and hope.

Youth Residential Recovery (YRR) provides care to youth in our community who are battling substance use disorders, helping them create safer, healthier, and an improved quality of life that’s possible and hopeful. As an ASAM 3.5 level of care, youth receive approximately 30 days of recovery support and care including post-discharge referrals and follow-up care. 

Caring for Youth in Recovery

Compassionate and Effective Treatment 

Your teen’s well-being and recovery is our top priority. Our expert team follows evidence-based practices, including Trauma-Responsive Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. With personalized therapy sessions and group activities, we create a safe and nurturing environment for their recovery. 

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive Substance Use Assessment
  • Group and Individual Therapy
  • Multi-disciplinary Team of Experts
  • Evidence-based Treatments
  • Recreational and Leisure Activities
  • Medication-assisted Treatment
  • Health Education
  • Discharge Planning and Referrals

Dedicated Support for Your Child and Family

Families play an important role in the lives of the youth we treat. Family Psychoeducation is offered to increase families’ understanding of co-occurring disorders and specific strategies for coping with symptoms and behaviors. Family support is critical and aimed at developing social support, partnerships, and success in the recovery process.

Dedicated to Supporting Youth Everyday

Our Team

Youth receive a minimum of 10 hours weekly of care through individual and/or supportive group settings. Additional care is provided through a team of experts including a physician, nurse, licensed clinicians, prescriber, SUD care manager, education specialists, and milieu management staff. 

Physician and/or Nursing care is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by the Medical Director and/or Registered Nurse in-person and on-call when needed.

Admissions and Referrals

Admission Criteria

  • Moderate or severe primary substance use diagnosis and meet ASAM Level 3.5
  • OR moderate to severe primary substance use diagnosis and secondary co-occurring mental health disorder
  • 13 – 18 years old
  • Not currently in withdrawal

Referral Process

Referrals can be through community partners, parents and guardians, or voluntary. To begin the referral process, please Email Our Team

Our team will reach out to follow up and help get your youth’s recovery journey started.  

Contact Us

Reach out and connect with Jefferson Center today. 

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Getting Started

Jefferson Center provides client-centered services designed to meet your individual mental health, substance use, and wellness needs. We’re dedicated to meeting you where you are in your journey and working together to help you live a satisfying and hopeful life.

Emergency & Crisis Services

  • Hotline
  • Walk-in crisis centers
  • Mobile crisis services throughout the state