Residential treatment centers for adopted adolescents and teens in Lake Ozark, Missouri
Calo Programs are the first Residential Treatment Centers in Lake Ozark, Missouri, focused on adopted youth, adolescents, teens, and young adults. Our programs use Embark’s relational-based treatment approach to create change from the inside out – heart first and behavior second.
Calo Programs help youth, teens, and families impacted by trauma develop a healthy sense of self and address their attachment issues.

Lake Ozark, Missouri RTC overview
Calo Residential Treatment Centers in Lake Ozark, Missouri primarily help adolescents, teens, and young adults impacted by trauma, such as from adoptions (or more accurately relinquishment from birth parents), chronic stress, disruptions in early childhood, and inconsistent care from caregivers.
Our residential treatment and transitional living options are open to all genders. We have a pre-teen program for boys and girls ages 9-13, a teen program for ages 14-18, and transitional living for adolescents ages 18-20.
All of our programs include special activities like adventure therapy, canine therapy, and neurofeedback therapy. We also focus on academics and help students balance life, play, and school.

24/7 comprehensive support
Our residential program provides around-the-clock care in a safe, home-like environment, helping teens facing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or other mental health challenges.

Family-centered healing
Parents are integral to the healing process at our residential treatment center, with consistent communication and family involvement to rebuild trust and connection.

Personalized mental health care that works for you
Our data-backed outcomes show that teens who have attended our RTCs experience decreased anxiety, depression, and distress, along with improved overall well-being.
How our residential treatment center can help your adopted adolescent or teen
Most adolescents and teens who come to Calo Residential Treatment Centers struggle with family and peer relationships and aren’t able to behave safely at home or school.
They are often dealing with a variety of problems, including:
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Adoption issues
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Identity issues
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Reactive attachment disorder
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Personality disorders
Calo uses Embark’s CASA Treatment Model to help adolescents and teens feel secure enough to form healthy and safe relationships.
Our comprehensive and holistic approach helps youth find long-lasting healing and joy by combining evidence-based therapies with the science behind how our brains work.
What youth can expect at our residential treatment centers in Lake Ozark
During a typical stay, adolescents and teens participate in weekly family and individual therapy sessions tailored to their needs.
Calo residential treatment programs encourage family support in the following ways:
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Weekly calls with families
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Family visits every 4-8 weeks
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Four annual parent events for families to connect and share their experiences
All our therapists hold at least a Master’s degree and work with teens and adolescents to understand what is causing their behaviors so they can correct their core issues in an accepting and non-judgmental environment.
Take a virtual visit to our residential treatment centers in Lake Ozark, Missouri
Residential services we offer to help youth and teens heal

Our services
Therapies we offer
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Attachment-focused therapy
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Brainspotting
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Canine therapy
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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
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Experiential therapy
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Family therapy
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Group therapy
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Individual therapy
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Neurofeedback therapy
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Occupational therapy
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Recreational therapy
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Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)
Conditions we treat
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ADHD
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Anger/mood regulation
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Anxiety
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Bipolar disorder
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Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
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Bullying
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Depression
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Family conflict
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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
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Reactive attachment disorder (RAD)
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Self-harm/cutting
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Social isolation
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Suicidal ideation
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Technology addiction
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Other mental health conditions

Adventure therapy and experiential activities
Our students learn to develop safe relationships through healthy relational therapy.
At all of our residential treatment centers in Missouri, we use unique interventions such as:
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Adventure therapy:
Activities like hiking, rock climbing, and team-building exercises that help students build confidence, trust, and teamwork skills.
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Canine therapy:
Interacting with therapy dogs to improve emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and develop nurturing skills.
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Neurofeedback therapy:
Using technology to monitor brain activity and teach self-regulation and focus.
We also prioritize academics and help students balance the daily demands of life, play, and school.
Meet our dedicated team of behavioral health experts
We accept hundreds of insurance plans across all 50 states
We work with most insurance providers. Contact us, and we’ll help you find an insurance option that works for your family.
You are not alone
Many families have been where you are today. See how our compassionate team of highly qualified clinicians has helped hundreds of young people find their way to a brighter future


Areas this residential treatment center serves
Our therapists serve a variety of locations throughout the U.S.
Nationwide
Lake Ozark
Independence
Columbia
Saint Louis
Hours
Sunday: 8AM - 5PMMonday: 8AM - 5PM
Tuesday: 8AM - 5PM
Wednesday: 8AM - 5PM
Thursday: 8AM - 5PM
Friday: 8AM - 5PM
Saturday: 8AM - 5PM
More residential treatment options in Missouri
Is your family looking for another treatment option in Missouri? Check out our residential treatment center in Independence, Missouri. It specializes in helping adolescents and teens ages 12-18 with difficult mental health challenges.
Awards and accreditations



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