A residential treatment center for youth, adolescents, and teens in Alexandria, Virginia
Embark's residential treatment center for youth, adolescent, and teen girls, boys, and LGBTQ+ youth in Alexandria, Virginia, provides leading evidence-based care for mental health challenges.
Teens and adolescents learn to manage their emotions, navigate daily life tasks, and continue their education in a supportive, therapeutic environment.

Overview of our residential treatment center for youth and teens in Alexandria, Virginia
Our residential mental health facility in Alexandria, Virginia, provides comprehensive, evidence-based care tailored to adolescents and teens. We focus on healing the whole family, offering a range of therapies and a structured environment to promote personal growth.

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 Alexandria, Virginia RTC can help your adolescent or teen
At our residential treatment center in Alexandria, Virginia, adolescents and teens learn essential skills to manage mental health challenges and create positive habits for daily life.
For male, female, nonbinary, and LGBTQ+ adolescents and teens facing conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder, early intervention is key to successful treatment.
At our residential treatment center in Alexandria, Virginia, we offer:
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Specialized inpatient mental health services
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Life skills activities for independence
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A holistic educational experience
What to expect at our residential treatment center in Alexandria, Virginia
Adolescents and teens can expect to participate in group therapy, DBT skills, experiential therapy, and other healing therapies in a home-like environment. Throughout residential treatment, adolescents and teens can also expect a family member to support their healing journey through family therapy, visits, or calls.
A day at a residential treatment center
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Residential treatment services we offer to help adolescents and teens heal

Our services
Therapies we offer
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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Out-of-control behavior
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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

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 used outpatient treatment to help hundreds of youth, adolescents, teens, and young adults find their way to a brighter future.


Areas our adolescent residential treatment center in Alexandria, Virginia serves
Our residential mental health facility in Alexandria, Virginia, serves families and teens from various locations, including:
Alexandria, VA
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA
Annandale, VA
Fairfax, VA
McLean, VA
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore, MD
Richmond, VA
Wilmington, DE
Philadelphia, PA
Allentown, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
New York, NY
Other locations across the U.S.
Hours
Sunday: 24/7Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
More treatment options in Virginia
If you're looking for another treatment option, check out our IOP and PHP for adolescents and teens in Vienna, Virginia.
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RTC frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Your healing journey starts here
Take the first step and contact us to learn how we can help treat the mental health challenges your adolescent, teen, or young adult is facing.