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Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Calabasas

La Mesa, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in La Mesa, CA · Accepts Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents.

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About Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Calabasas

Evolve provides adolescent-specific treatment for teens with addiction, acute mental health concerns, and co-occurring conditions. Their Calabasas location provides a full continuum of care for teens ages 12-17 and support for their families. Each of their residential locations welcomes just 6 teens at a time for a more personalized treatment experience. Full-time, onsite psychiatrists provide frequent services and remain available 24/7.
Each teen at Evolve receives an individualized treatment plan based on their unique needs. Evolve’s team includes psychiatrists, a clinical program director, primary therapists, counselors, a facility manager, and recovery coaches. Their clinical staff undergo training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and implement a primary 4-part DBT program to help teens understand their motivations, manage relationships, and learn actionable skills to cope with strong emotions. Additional evidence-based therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing techniques, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Other mindfulness practices include mindful walking, mindful cooking, yoga, and meditation. Evolve also provides a wide range of experiential therapies, including equine-assisted therapy, hiking, surf therapy, art therapy, psychodrama, and social outings.
Evolve treats substance addictions and mental health conditions, including acute conditions like suicidality and self-harm. They also treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, psychotic disorders, disordered eating, and gender dysphoria. Teens receive weekly psychiatry sessions, 3 individual therapy sessions, 2 family therapy sessions, a minimum of 15 clinical groups, and several experiential therapy groups each week. Evolve also offers a weekly virtual parent support group for the parents of current clients and alumni.
Evolve helps teens stay connected to school and academic responsibilities during the school year. They collaborate with educators and set aside time daily for teens to work on homework. Their facility has a separate space for learning with computers, desks, and books. Evolve provides a full continuum of care, with day treatment (or partial hospitalization) and after-school intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) at their outpatient facilities. Teens can also attend outpatient care virtually.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for children. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Brexpiprazole, Cariprazine, IIoperidone, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination + 6 more
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

9817 Edgar Place, La Mesa, CA 91941

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Facility direct line

(844) 717-0410

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Calabasas accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (844) 717-0410 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other CA centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Calabasas offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Calabasas have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Calabasas use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Calabasas?
Call the facility directly at (844) 717-0410 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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