Altus Rehab
16820 Adlon Road, Encino, CA 91436
Ascend Healthcare-Empress House
About Ascend Healthcare-Empress House
Ascend Healthcare is a residential program designed for teenagers aged 12–17 who are facing mental health challenges and substance use. The center offers a structured 45–90 day treatment plan that combines proven therapeutic methods with hands-on programs, along with family therapy and a distinctive clinical model aimed at helping each client move toward lasting success. This clinical approach supports clients in building confidence and taking an active role in their own recovery. Using a Matrix Model, Ascend integrates individualized counseling, early recovery support, relapse prevention planning, family education, peer and social support, and ongoing testing to guide progress.
The staff at Ascend is committed to addressing the root causes behind both addiction and mental health difficulties. Treatment may include evidence-based options such as CBT, EMDR, psychotherapy, medication management, and somatic experiencing. Alongside these clinically supported therapies, the program also provides experiential mental health activities to support emotional expression, symptom relief, and the development of healthier daily habits. Depending on the needs of the teen, services can include art therapy, equine therapy, gardening, hiking, music therapy, yoga, and surf therapy.
During treatment, each client participates in at least two private therapy sessions per week and attends one individualized family session per week with a licensed therapist. Clients also meet with the Ascend psychiatrist at least once weekly throughout the program. With a strong commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion, Ascend works to respect and affirm each client’s identity and personal experience.
Based in Encino, California, Ascend Healthcare provides home-like living accommodations and a range of amenities intended to support healing. Facilities include dedicated staff available around the clock, a private chef, a basketball court, a pool, classrooms equipped with computer stations, and outdoor garden space for calm and quiet. Ascend Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited and accepts most private insurance plans.
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Outpatient
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Benzodiazepines · Chronic Relapse · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Heroin · Marijuana · Methamphetamine
- Conditions treated
- ADHD, ADD · Anger · Anxiety · Bipolar · Codependency · Depression · Gambling · Grief and Loss · Personality Disorders
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Art Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Equine Therapy · Experiential Therapy · Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) · Horticultural Therapy · Meditation & Mindfulness · Motivational Interviewing
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Experiential · Family Involvement · Individual Treatment
- Who it serves
- Adolescents · LGBTQ+
- Aftercare
- Aftercare Group Therapy · Family Follow-up Counseling · Outpatient Treatment
- Amenities
- Access to Nature · Fitness Center · Gardens · Gourmet Dining · Hot Tub · Outdoor Lounge · Pool
- Languages
- English
Before you call
- Have your insurance or Medicaid card ready and ask whether the facility is in network.
- Ask how soon they can do an assessment and whether there is a waitlist.
- Confirm the facility is licensed by California (this facility reports accreditation).
- If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.