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West Jordan, UT

The Shores Academy

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Program length

30 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Call (619) 335-2771

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Set in the seaside La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, The Shores Academy helps teens work through substance use and related mental health challenges or process addictions by addressing the deeper issues behind their behavior. Their outpatient programs support healing in the mind, body, and spirit through a mix of individual, group, and family therapy. Teens can also join a specialized anger management program that helps them understand their triggers and build healthier ways to cope. Standout features of The Shores Academy are that they treat marijuana and smoking/nicotine addictions, which most treatment centers in the U.S. don't treat, and that they use their proximity to the Pacific to offer surfing and kayaking as part of therapy. Teens at The Shores Academy continue their education while in treatment. The morning intensive outpatient program runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by academic tutoring from 3 to 5 p.m. This schedule helps reduce school disruptions and supports a smoother return to daily life. The program also offers educational resources on adolescent development so families can better understand and support their teen’s progress. The Shores Academy uses evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). For trauma, they have a specialized therapy called trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Additionally, they use medication support when needed, including nicotine replacement therapies. In addition to clinical counseling, their experiential therapies like surf and kayak therapies and experience-based therapies like art and music give teens hands-on ways to explore emotions, build confidence, and connect with peers in a natural setting. These approaches help teens develop skills for long-term recovery and personal growth. Families play an important role in the healing process. Through family counseling and educational support, loved ones learn tools to strengthen communication and create a more supportive home environment. The Shores Academy's team helps family understand how to provide a supportive environment for continued long-term recovery.

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Type of Care

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential Hospital inpatient treatment Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Regular outpatient treatment Long-term residential

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder

Type of Opioid Treatment

Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification Does not treat opioid use disorders

Pharmacotherapies

Clonidine Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available

Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adolescents Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Drug or alcohol urine screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Other Services

Treatment for other addiction disorder

Education and Counseling Services

Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Language Services

Spanish Other languages (excluding Spanish)

Other Languages

Farsi

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Residential beds for clients' children Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Suicide prevention services