What Makes Our Adolescent Program Different From Hospital Based Programs?
Many hospital based programs for adolescents are large, fast paced, and focused on crisis stabilization. Our approach is intentionally different.
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Small and relationship based, so teens are known, not processed
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Family involved, because lasting change requires support at home
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Grounded in a therapeutic community model that builds trust and accountability
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Focused on emotional safety, not just symptom management
We work closely with parents, not separately from them. You will understand what your child is working on and how to support progress outside of program hours.
Private. Supportive. Judgment free.
Find Out If Day Treatment Is the Right Fit for Your Teen.
Reaching out does not commit you to anything. It simply opens a private conversation with a licensed care coordinator who understands what families are facing. We listen first, answer questions honestly, and help you understand what options may be available for your teen.
Start a private conversation today.
Is This the Right Level of Care for My Teen?
Adolescent day treatment, sometimes called partial hospitalization or intensive day programming, is a structured mental health program that runs several hours a day, multiple days per week.
It may be a good fit if your teen is:
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Struggling with anxiety, depression, mood regulation, or emotional overwhelm
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Experiencing school refusal, social withdrawal, or escalating behavior at home
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Not making progress with weekly outpatient therapy alone
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Safe to remain at home, but clearly needs more support right now
Adolescent day treatment is not inpatient care. Your child comes home each day. It is also more intensive than traditional therapy, offering daily structure, clinical support, and peer connection
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If you are unsure, that is normal. We help parents determine the appropriate level of care during the intake process.
Immediate openings for 2026 available.
Please call 608-270-1960 x 11 to set up a confidential assessment.
What Happens in a Teen Day Treatment Program?
Our adolescent day treatment program for teens follows a predictable, supportive structure designed to reduce fear and increase emotional safety.
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A typical day includes:
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Small group therapy focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, and communication
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Individual therapeutic check ins with licensed clinicians
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Skill building around anxiety, mood, relationships, and stress
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Family involvement through scheduled family therapy and parent communication
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Time for reflection, grounding, and regulated transitions
Teens are not thrown into therapy. We move at a pace that respects where each adolescent is emotionally and developmentally.
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Parents often tell us that structure is what finally helps their child stabilize.
Clear Eligibility and Service Area
The Adolescent Day Treatment for Teens program serves:
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Teens ages 13 to 18
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Adolescents who can safely participate in a non residential setting
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Families within our service area who can support daily attendance
During intake, we confirm that day treatment is appropriate and help guide you if a different level of care is needed.
Insurance Coverage and Next Steps
Navigating insurance can feel overwhelming, especially when you are already under stress.
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Verify your mental health benefits
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Understand coverage for day treatment services
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Walk through next steps clearly and calmly
You do not need to figure this out alone. Our team supports you through the process. Additional information regarding insurance can be found on our insurance page.​​
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Immediate openings for 2026 available.
Please call 608-270-1960 x 11 to set up a confidential assessment.
About
A teen’s search for independence, identity and autonomy can be made more difficult when societal influences compete with family values and parents best efforts to raise a child. This struggle is heightened when teens suffer with psychiatric, psychological or emotional problems.
NorthStar Adolescent Day Treatment is a program to help with complicated and serious situations like these, where individual therapy is not sufficient and inpatient hospitalization either inadequate or inappropriate. For more information, referrals, or inquiries about the intensive outpatient program contact us.