Founded in 2013, Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services is a Joint Commission-accredited gender-separate residential treatment program for teen boys and girls, ages 12-17, struggling with mental health, behavioral, and substance use issues. Muir Wood offers a highly individualized, gender separate, and family-centered program that serves a maximum of just 6 teens at each of their 12 California locations. The staff at Muir Wood includes full-time double-board-certified psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nursing staff, and a knowledgeable administrative staff. Muir Wood accepts most private insurance, including Cigna, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser, MHN, Magellan, Halcyon, and Optum.
Key components of the residential program include a weekly family intensive, twice weekly individual therapy, twice weekly family support groups, and much more. Their treatment team meets weekly to discuss patient progress and make any adjustments to treatment. Muir Wood Teen Treatment offers experiential and adventure therapies like hiking, art and music therapy, yoga and meditation.
Muir Wood Teen Treatment provides academic support for teens in 7-12th grade. Their academic staff partners with teens’ home schools to continue their education during treatment. Teens spend 3+ hours in school Monday-Friday during the school year. They can also join a virtual track and continue their studies online. Muir Wood Teen Treatment has on-site academic staff to facilitate and guide schoolwork. Muir Wood’s academic program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Muir Wood’s Petaluma locations are only a 20-minute drive to Point Reyes National Park, the magnificent redwoods of Muir Woods, and other destinations along the PCH. They offer clients a wide variety of recovery-friendly outings and activities, like nature hiking in nearby parks. The houses and grounds of all of the campuses are modern, spacious, and comfortable. Boys and girls enjoy activities like yoga, meditation, ping-pong, volleyball, basketball, board games, and sports. Executive chefs prepare 3 nutritious meals per day.
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.
