Hemet Inpatient Teen & Adolescent Depression Treatment

Compassionate Care for Teens with Depression

At Key Healthcare, our inpatient treatment for teenage depression is here to support Hemet teens who are dealing with severe depression and other mental health challenges. We know depression shows up differently for every teen, so we don’t believe in treating your teen using a generic approach. Instead, we offer different levels of care and create personalized treatment plans based on what your teen really needs. Because sometimes, what you’re seeing is much more than just “typical teen moodiness.”

Our approach is flexible and focused on what actually helps. We build each plan around your teen’s unique situation using evidence-based therapies. Our team, including pediatricians, therapists, psychiatrists, clinical social workers, and psychologists, works closely to understand what’s going on and how to guide your teen toward healing depression. But we don’t follow a short-term treatment approach. Instead, we help your teen build real skills they can use for life to balance their mental health.  Such as managing emotions, handling stress, and growing their confidence.

After completing our program, when your teen transitions back, they won’t be left to figure it out alone. We’ll set up a personalized aftercare plan and provide a list of trusted support in Hemet, so your teen keeps feeling strong, both at home and at school.

Up to 100% of the Costs Covered by Insurance

At Key Healthcare, we work with most major insurance providers, so your teen in Hemet can get depression treatment whenever they need.

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Knowledge and Expertise is Key

Our Accreditations and Affiliations

Knowledge and expertise are key to the success of our adolescent depression treatment program. That’s why we seek and renew various accreditations, affiliations, and certifications related to our offerings. This aims to give both patients and families peace of mind. Knowing that they’re receiving the highest standard of care.

Teen Depression Treatment for Hemet, California

What to Expect During Our Hemet Teen Depression Treatment Program

As a parent, knowing what to expect during a teen depression treatment program can help ease your apprehension and make it easier to support your teen through the same feelings. But how?

  • It all starts with us providing you with clear details about the program, treatment philosophies, and admission process.
  • After the initial orientation, we move toward the assessment and pre-admission stage.
  • Here, we thoroughly evaluate your teen’s medical history and cultural background. We also conduct psychological tests to understand their mental health and behavior.
  • As a parent, you are a key part of this process, sharing insights about your teen’s struggles.
  • The results of this assessment will help us create the best treatment plan for your teen.
  • Once your teen is accepted, the admission process begins. Here, we will guide you through all the steps, including paperwork, finances, and logistics.
  • Our Hemet teen depression treatment program will be tailored to meet your teen’s specific needs, addressing the condition they are being treated for.

However, during their stay with us, here’s a list of common therapies your teen will participate in.

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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Teens will have an individual therapy session with a skilled counselor every week. During these individual therapy sessions, they'll be able to analyze their emotions, gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, and how they can break their negative thinking pattern.

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GROUP THERAPY

Group therapy is a core component of our treatment program. During these group therapy sessions, teens can share their experiences and learn from their peers in a safe and supportive environment.

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HOLISTIC AND RECREATION THERAPIES

We don't just rely on conventional treatment. We take it a step further by offering a mix of holistic and experiential therapies such as yogaart therapysurf therapy, hiking, music therapy, and equine-assisted therapy. These activities are specially designed to help teens manage their stress, find a sense of self, build confidence, and uncover new passions.

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NUTRITION AND EXERCISE

We integrate the essentials of nutrition and physical activity into each day. With daily access to 3 nutritional meals, healthy snacks, and exercise resources, we ensure every aspect of a teen's health is nurtured. It's about empowering them to take steps toward lasting wellness.

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FAMILY CENTERED TREATMENT

The entire family plays a crucial role in our teen depression treatment program. Our experienced therapists help families address communication issues between their teens, build healthy boundaries, and learn new ways to cope. These steps are crucial in supporting their teen's long-term recovery.

FDA Approved Drugs for Teen Depression Treatment
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FDA APPROVED DRUGS

Anti-depressants are proven effective for treating clinical depression. If a teen is going through the early depression stage, they are recommended for FDA-approved drug treatments. But the teen needs to be closely monitored throughout treatment about their behavioural changes and occurrence of suicidal thoughts in the early weeks of treatment.

Teen Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Our Depression Program for Hemet Teenagers

At Key Healthcare, we provide different levels of care for teens to address the underlying causes of their depression. During our depression treatment program, you can expect your teen to attend individual and group therapy sessions, participate in family counseling, receive academic support, and participate in social activities. Throughout their program, your teen will learn to understand the causes behind their mental health condition and develop the coping skills to effectively manage them.
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Intensive Outpatient

Our adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) is for teens who need more support than traditional outpatient therapy but do not require the intensive level of care provided by PHP. This program provides structure and support that helps teens build healthy habits and become independent in their recovery.

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Partial Hospitalization

Our adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a step down from residential treatment that helps teens transition back into the community. This program provides intensive therapy services as well as academic support and social activities to help teens reintegrate into their home and school environments.

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Residential Treatment

Our teen residential treatment program takes place over 45-60 days. This dual-diagnosis program helps teen overcome their addiction and mental health issues through the use of evidence-based therapies. Our compassionate care allows teens to focus on their recovery in a safe and supportive environment fit for positive change.

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About Key Healthcare

Teen Healing Insights

Key Healthcare is an amazing teen residential treatment program. Our son was struggling with marijuana addiction, serious anxiety, depression, was not listening, and had no motivation. We have tried 2 other teen therapy options, but Key Healthcare is what our son has responded to the best by far. Their teen inpatient program has a really cool and inviting environment, with really great therapists, and the staff were all very friendly, and caring. The family therapy sessions were very valuable to our family as well. My son didn’t feel like he was going to therapy when he was at key healthcare. They provided educational structure for him to get his schoolwork done and he took part in group therapy which he spoke positively about.
 
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Really great therapists and staff at this teen treatment program. Very nice inpatient facility, I highly recommend Key Healthcare for families of teenagers dealing with mental health issues or depression.
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I highly recommend key healthcare to any family that has a teen struggling. Friend of mine sent their teen to the teen residential program, which drastically helped their son, and family life. We ended up sending our daughter to key healthcare’s iop as well and she got an extremely high level of therapy, which she resonated with. We saw a huge shift in our daughter after she completed their teen rehab.
As a treatment professional, I am so grateful for the team at Key! My students have found the mentoring/coaching services to be so incredibly supportive. The mentors are so good at connecting with students, engaging them in positive healthy activities and steering them towards building healthy skills. The parent coaching adds such a strong element. When combined with inpatient therapy. Thanks to all the team at Key!

Meet the Team

We believe that the effectiveness of the treatment program relies heavily on the bond between the teen and their therapist, rather than solely on the clinical modalities and various therapeutic techniques employed. That is why our staff members are relatable, resourceful and fearless when it comes to finding creative solutions for each client.

Leadership Team

Elnaz Mayeh PhD, LMFT

Dr. Elnaz Mayeh is a highly experienced clinical psychologist and the Executive Director of Key Healthcare. With a deep commitment to adolescent mental health, Dr. Mayeh brings a wealth of expertise in program development, clinical leadership, and evidence-based treatment modalities.

Beverly Reader, MD

Beverly Reader, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with 15 years of experience specializing in adolescent mental health and dual diagnosis treatment.

Ryan Blivas

Ryan Blivas is a behavioral healthcare entrepreneur and teen mental health advocate who is passionate about finding solutions to combat the teen mental health crisis in America.

Evan Powell

Evan Powell is one of the co-founders of Key Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA. Inspired by his own treatment journey, he and Ryan set out to change the narrative for clients, and help them find a brighter path.

Clinical & Medical Team

Helena Nyhart, MA, AMFT, APCC

Originally from the East Coast, Helena began her career in the tech industry before finding her passion in adolescent mental health. She earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University…

Amber Gentry

Amber began her academic journey studying criminal psychology before discovering her true passion in the fields of addiction and mental health. She went on to complete a two-year program in substance abuse counseling and spent…

Jason Sobel CADC-III

Jason is committed to Keys’ holistic and integrated approach to treatment and is passionate about supporting teens facing substance use and mental health challenges with a creative, compassionate style informed by years of experience and a comprehensive understanding of care coordination.

Abby Heifitz

Born and raised in Chicago, Abby Heifitz recently relocated to Los Angeles and earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California.

Chanelle Catuogno,  ACSW

Chanelle specializes in trauma therapy, trained in ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) and brings years of experience from private practice to her role at Key Healthcare.

Rocky Trombetti, MA, AMFT

Rocky serves as a family and group therapist within the adolescent treatment programs at Key Healthcare, specializing in supporting teens through their journey to recovery.

James Wilcox, MA, AMFT

James Wilcox is a dedicated family and group therapist within the Teen Treatment Programs at Key Healthcare, providing specialized support to adolescents as they navigate their path to recovery.

Jordan Werner, AMFT

Jordan possess particular expertise in treating borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and trauma-related experiences.

Matt Cox, CADAC -I

Matt is an experienced operations expert with a vast knowledge of both Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders.

Henry Dafoe

Henry Dafoe, a Mentor at Key Healthcare, holds a Master’s in Behavioral Health from Tulane University and brings both expertise and enthusiasm to his work.

Community Relationship Manager

Mehrsa Javanmard

A UCLA graduate, Mehrsa brings over 10 years of experience in mental health treatment to her role. Her expertise spans both clinical and operational aspects of the field, including leadership positions as a Program Manager and Operations Director.

Education

Stacie O’ Farrell, MS

Stacie is an educator with five years of experience and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, she is committed to fostering environments where students can thrive through continuous learning. Encouraging a growth mindset is central to her approach in supporting students

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Hemet Teen Therapists & Counselors

Each session with our therapist gives your teen the space to talk, learn, and grow at their own pace. They’ll pick up new ways of thinking and behaving that help them manage depression more effectively. This method not only helps them feel better but also makes it easier to handle everyday situations and build stronger, healthier relationships. As they continue, your teen will gain more confidence and become a better problem-solver.

Various kinds of evidence-based therapy can help, but we’ve found CBT and Interpersonal Therapy work especially well for depression. We personalize these to treat your teen’s unique condition. 

But once your teen completes our program, our care doesn’t stop there. We also provide a list of aftercare plans and trusted local therapists, holding credentials such as LMFTs and LCSWs,  in Hemet for continuous support. 

Disclaimer: These therapists are resources for you. We are not affiliated with these therapists.

Hemet Teen Therapist/CounselorLicense & Verification
ACOSTA, SANDRA DEELicense Number: 87696
AHMED, EMILYN POONAMLicense Number: 135286
AJA, KAREN MICHELLELicense Number: 48414

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Resources and Support Hemet, CA

Emergency Response/Hotlines Information for Hemet Adolescents
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In moments of crisis, having immediate access to the right hotlines can make a difference in your teen’s mental health issues. At Key Healthcare, we aspecialize in providing depression treatment for teens. But we also believe that parents should be prepared for every stage of their teen’s mental health journey.

That’s why we’ve compiled this list of emergency hotlines and services in Hemet so that families and parents can have the resources to respond swiftly and effectively. But before you move forward, here are some guidelines on what to do if your teen expresses suicidal thoughts:

  • In times like these, every second counts. Don’t hesitate to call 911 if you suspect the symptoms of their mental health disorders are getting worse. Once you call, the police dispatcher answers your call and will transfer your call to the Fire Department or Paramedics, if required.
  • Your quick action could be the difference between your teen’s life and death.
  • Teen Line has trained teen counselors to help your teen deal with mental health crises, including depression.
  • They work to make mental health feel normal and okay to talk about, creating a safe place for teens.
  • If your teen feels lonely, hurt, or has negative thoughts, Teen Line helps them find the right support close to home.
  • TEXT TEEN to 839863
  • Phone Support: 800-852-8336
  • Website: https://www.teenline.org/
  • The 988 Lifeline is accessible 24/7/365, delivering free and confidential support.
  • Your teen can speak with a compassionate crisis counselor by dialing 988 for help with mental health struggles and emotional turmoil.
  • Website: https://988lifeline.org/
  • At Crisis Text Line, a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor is on hand to read and reply to teens' texts through a secure, free online platform.
  • They provide expert support for teens dealing with anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, and self-harm.
  • Text HOME to 741741
  • Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/
  • California Youth Crisis Line offers rapid crisis intervention for teens facing challenges such as suicide, depression, bullying, and trauma.
  • Their skilled counselors provide caring advice, share helpful resources, and support overall mental well-being.
  • Phone Support: 800-843-5200
  • Website: https://calyouth.org/cycl/
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Recreation, Parks, Reading and Sports Programs In Hemet, CA

Supporting your teen’s mental health journey involves more than just clinical care. It’s about engaging with the community and finding healthy places that promote well-being. In Hemet, CA, various local resources offer opportunities for recreation, learning, and physical activity that can complement the care provided by Key Healthcare’s depression treatment program.

1. Hemet Valley Mall Park

  • This park offers open spaces and peaceful walking paths, providing teens with a tranquil environment to reduce stress and engage in light physical activity that supports mental well-being.

2. Diamond Valley Lake and Recreation Area

  • The scenic trails and water activities here offer teens a chance to connect with nature, helping to alleviate anxiety and promote relaxation through outdoor recreation.

3. Hemet Public Library

  • The library’s teen programs, including book clubs and workshops, provide a constructive space for cognitive engagement, helping teens find community and distraction from their mental health challenges.

4. Friends of the Hemet Library

  • By offering free books and resources, this organization supports teens in discovering literature that can serve as both an escape and a means to explore mental health topics.

5. Hemet Youth Sports Leagues

  • Participation in local sports leagues helps teens build self-esteem and resilience through teamwork and physical activity, which are vital components of mental health recovery.

6. Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District

  • This park district offers diverse sports programs, encouraging regular physical activity, helping teens manage stress, and developing healthy routines supporting their overall well-being.

Note: There may be rental fee associated with these centers.

High School Counseling Resources for Hemet Adolescents

High school counselors do more than just help teens pick classes or plan for the future. They’re trained to understand the emotional struggles teens face and can often spot early signs of depression or other mental health issues. Counselors stay involved with your teen and regularly communicate with teachers, parents, and sometimes even close friends to no more about the struggles of their loved one.

Their support is important before and after our teen depression treatment program. That’s why we’ve included a list of Hemet high schools and their counseling contacts. Staying connected with these counselors is a great way to stay informed about your teen’s school progress, activities, and to access helpful resources that can support their ongoing recovery.

Note: The schools mentioned above are solely for informational purposes. Key Healthcare is not affiliated with them. In curating our list of schools, we considered a wide array of factors, including test scores, equity, feedback from parents, and the school curricula.

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Find Your Teenager's Fitness Flow in Hemet

Surf therapy is one of the most impactful parts of our depression treatment program. We use it because being in the ocean naturally soothes the mind, and surfing keeps teens active, focused, and engaged in the moment. It’s not just about having fun, surfing helps teens learn how to manage stress, ease anxiety, and deal with depression. Plus, it also builds confidence, emotional resilience, and a sense of achievement.

But lasting progress comes from staying consistent. That’s why we encourage teens to keep going with surf therapy or explore other physical outlets like dance, yoga, or fitness training. These kinds of activities help teens express their emotions, stay steady, and continue the growth they started during our teen depression treatment program. To support that, we’ve put together a list of teen-friendly fitness options in Hemet, so your teen can keep moving forward with a strong support system.

Note: (All these centers are paid)

Fitness Spot Official Website
Planet Fitness Hemet www.planetfitness.com/gyms/hemet-ca
Powerhouse Gym San Jacinto powerhousegym.com/locations/san-jacinto/
World Black Belt Center wbbc.us
The Dancers’ Studio www.thedancersstudio.net
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Our programs help treat a variety of adolescent mental health conditions.

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AVAILABLE THERAPIES

We utilize various evidence-based therapies to treat your teen’s condition.

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FAQs about Teen Depression Treatment:

Which age group experiences the highest rate of depression?
According to the studies and revealed data, adolescents aged between 12-17 years have the highest rate of depression, i.e., 14.4%, followed by young adults aged between 18-25 years with 13.8%.
My child’s school mentor asked me to get some advice for Teen Depression Treatment for my son. Can you please suggest to me the best center or program for teens in Hemet?
If your child is experiencing some early signs of depression, then Key Healthcare's Hemet Teen Depression Treatment program will help improve their situation through evidence-based care and life skills.
Is it necessary to go for antidepressants during depression treatment?
Teen Depression is a severe medical condition that requires urgent clinical attention. A combination of medication and therapies can dramatically help a teenager improve their life within the least possible time, saving the adult years of your teen’s precious life.
Can a teen recover from depression without getting teen depression treatment?
Once a teen experiences depression, there's a good chance they might face it again in the future. If not addressed early, untreated depression can lead to severe consequences. And in some cases, it can be fatal. That's why treating depression is crucial for preventing these dangerous outcomes.
What can happen if major depression in teens is left untreated?
If major depression is left untreated, it persists for weeks, months, or even years. It affects not just a teen's emotions but also their behavior, physical health, and relationships. This problem can worsen when a teen is also dealing with other mental health challenges, such as conduct disorder or substance use disorder. Boys in their teen years are especially vulnerable to these risks.
How can I help prevent major depressive disorder (MDD) in my teen?
As a parent, you may not be able to prevent major depressive disorder (MDD) in your teen. But there are steps you can take, as suggested by our therapists, to reduce the symptoms. Begin by creating a safe and supportive environment at home. Know what are the risk factors of MDD. Spot them early. Help your teen develop healthy habits, including stress management, self-care, regular exercise, and a good sleep schedule. Encourage open and honest conversations, and don't hesitate to seek professional help if the symptoms persist or worsen.

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