Clear behavioral health for teens Van Nuys
When your teen is having a hard time, this Van Nuys center could be worth contacting. Among the 185 SAMHSA-listed facilities in Los Angeles, it is one. Below is what it provides and how to see if it suits your child.
- Joint Commission
- Outpatient
- Co-Occurring Mental Health
- 30+ days



Clear Behavioral Health for Teens - Van Nuys is an outpatient program built around teenagers who need help with mental health conditions. The center's Clear Recovery approach puts family members in an active role and teaches practical life skills that carry into daily routines. An alumni program is also part of the model, giving former clients a way to stay connected and return to school or home life with fewer disruptions.
Care at this Van Nuys site is personalized rather than a set path. A teen's plan might blend individual counseling, group therapy, and mindfulness practices with evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Solution-focused therapy and experiential choices complete the range, allowing care to fit what genuinely assists a given adolescent.
The outpatient setting is meant to feel welcoming and safe, which matters when a young person is anxious about starting care. The center has air-conditioned rooms and a recreation room with game tables to encourage engagement and comfort. The program also treats co-occurring substance use alongside mental health conditions, with a coordinated plan that addresses both at the same time.
This page does not provide treatment or diagnose any person. Through trained advisors, our helpline links you to licensed treatment providers, and it is free and completely private. The center began in 2024 and has Joint Commission accreditation, which you can confirm by calling.
Programs at this Van Nuys center
Here, teens receive outpatient care that addresses mental health needs together with substance use, and it typically runs 30 days or longer. With outpatient care, your teen attends sessions and returns home, so the schedule has to fit around school and family life. Clear behavioral health for teens Van Nuys provides co-occurring mental health services along with outpatient care to adolescents in Los Angeles.
Counseling options cover individual, group, and family therapy, plus art therapy along with cognitive behavioral therapy as well as dialectical behavior therapy, experiential therapy, meditation and mindfulness, and sound therapy. The center calls its approach evidence based, trauma-informed, holistic, personalized, and involving the family. These Los Angeles programs pair evidence-based therapies with family involvement and a trauma-informed approach for teens.
When your teen also has substance use issues, the program treats co-occurring disorders, so mental health and substance use are handled together instead of separately. If you wonder whether outpatient care is sufficient, a clinician at the center can evaluate your child's needs over the phone; the helpline can assist you in preparing questions for that call.
Continuing care is available after the main program, which may matter if your family wants ongoing support during transitions back to school or home. Clear Behavioral Health for Teens - Van Nuys offers continuing care so adolescents can keep support after the main program ends.
- Group Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Meditation & Mindfulness
- Family Therapy
- Sound Therapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Involvement
- Personalized Treatment
- Holistic
Who is this program built for?
- Adolescents, including boys and girls, who are dealing with mental health concerns in Van Nuys and nearby communities.
- Adolescents who have ADHD or ADD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, personality disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, or trauma.
- Adolescents who have a mental health condition along with a co-occurring substance use disorder.
- Families who want to be involved in treatment and are looking for practical life skills, not just weekly sessions.
- Teens who need a structured outpatient program of 30 or more days while staying at home.
What is the setting and program length?
This is an outpatient facility located in Van Nuys, California, where programs usually last 30 or more days. It is for adolescents only and aims to feel welcoming and safe. Clear Behavioral Health for Teens - Van Nuys provides outpatient care in Los Angeles with a typical length of 30 or more days. Amenities include air-conditioned rooms and a recreation room with game tables. Services are offered in english when you are driving from another part of Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley location might cut travel time compared with facilities on the opposite side of the city.
How can families pay for this program?
Clear Behavioral Health for Teens - Van Nuys notes cash pay rates as a way to pay. Insurance might also be accepted, but you need to check coverage directly with the center; this page cannot say what your plan will cover. If money is a worry, ask if the center takes Medi-Cal or other public funding, and if a payment plan can be arranged. Clear Behavioral Health for Teens - Van Nuys accepts cash pay rates, and families should confirm insurance coverage by phone before admission. Our helpline can assist you in asking the right billing questions at no charge.
Questions worth asking before admission
- How many days each week will my teen attend, and how is a typical schedule arranged around school?
- What is the process for involving parents or guardians in family therapy and updates?
- Will the center take my insurance, and once coverage is checked, what amount would I pay out of pocket?
- How does the team coordinate with my child's school, pediatrician, or outside therapist?
- During treatment, what if my teenager turns out to need a higher level of care, like inpatient or detox?

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- Joint Commission
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Monarch Treatment Center
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Muse Treatment
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1 Method Center
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- Joint Commission
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Questions
Does Medi-Cal pay for rehab at this Van Nuys center?
The center lists cash pay rates, and it does not state on this page whether it accepts Medi-Cal. Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program, and coverage varies by plan and service. Call the center's billing office to ask directly, and have your child's Medi-Cal plan information ready. Our helpline can also help you prepare that call and understand what to ask about coverage for outpatient care.
For a teenager, how do detox and rehab differ from each other?
Detox covers the stretch when a substance clears the body; rehab is the continuing care that comes afterward. Withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines can call for medical oversight in some teenagers. This center provides outpatient care rather than detox, so first ask if your child requires a higher level of care. When withdrawal is a worry, a clinician should evaluate your teenager before outpatient treatment begins.
How long do teens usually stay in this outpatient program?
According to the center, programs typically run 30 or more days, but the real length depends on your teenager's needs and how they progress. Outpatient intensity often shifts, from several sessions weekly down to fewer as your child improves. Ask the center how they judge when a teen can step down to continuing care, and what that continuing care includes.
Does the center address mental health and substance use together?
Yes, the center lists co-occurring disorders as a focus, so mental health conditions and substance use can be treated together. It also treats ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD, and trauma. If your teenager has both a mental health diagnosis and a substance use issue, ask how a single plan coordinates the two rather than separating them.
Where can families find clear behavioral health for teens Van Nuys?
You will find Clear Behavioral Health for Teens - Van Nuys at 6627 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406. Across Los Angeles, it is one of 185 SAMHSA-listed facilities. It opened in 2024 and is accredited by the Joint Commission. Call the center yourself to confirm hours and availability, or use our helpline to compare this program against other adolescent outpatient choices in Los Angeles.