Caron Treatment Centers Teen Phase II Services

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About Caron Treatment Centers Teen Phase II Services

Caron Treatment Centers’ Teen Phase II Services on the Pennsylvania campus is the extended-care portion of Caron’s adolescent treatment continuum. The Wernersville, PA site at 243 North Galen Hall Road runs Caron’s full adolescent program, beginning with detox and primary residential care and stepping down through Phase II — a structured extended-care environment specifically designed to give teens additional therapeutic time before returning to school, family, and community life.

The adolescent population requires programming that differs meaningfully from adult treatment, and Caron’s Teen Phase II reflects that. Treatment teams blend cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) — two of the most evidence-supported modalities for adolescent substance use and the emotional dysregulation that often co-occurs. Family therapy is central rather than peripheral, on the recognition that teen recovery rarely sustains without parallel work in the family system. Caron’s Breakthrough workshops extend that family engagement into intensive, time-bound family-focused programming.

Access and identity considerations are explicit. Caron serves teens, young adults, and adults, with population programming that includes LGBTQ+-affirming care and specialty tracks elsewhere on campus for healthcare professionals, executives, and aviation professionals. Conditions treated range from primary substance use — alcohol, opioids, methamphetamines — through behavioral addictions including gambling disorder and internet use disorder, plus the mental health and co-occurring conditions that frequently accompany teenage substance use.

Caron is accredited by CARF, has operated continuously since 1957, and reports that 90% of patients rate their quality of life as good to very good a year after treatment. The Pennsylvania campus integrates the Tieman Center for Research, which informs clinical programming across the organization. Payment is supported through private health insurance — Caron is in-network with several major insurance providers and can verify benefits before admission — with self-pay and limited financial assistance through the Caron foundation also available. Clinical leadership for the Pennsylvania campus includes Kate Appleman, MA, MBA, LPC, CAADC, CCS, as Executive Vice President, with specialty therapists including Lori Ballou (Breakthrough) and Hillary Antine (Family Therapy) supporting the broader continuum.

Specialized medical detox protocols designed specifically for adolescent and young adult withdrawal management
CARF-accredited residential detox center with 24/7 medical supervision for teens
Comprehensive inpatient detox for alcohol, opioids, methamphetamines, and benzodiazepines with age-appropriate care
Established teen addiction treatment program operating since 1957 with specialized adolescent medicine expertise
Integrated detox and residential treatment addressing co-occurring mental health disorders in young people

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care: Residential (Adolescent) Extended Care (Teen Phase II) Detox Family Services
Conditions: Drug Addiction Alcohol Addiction Co-occurring Disorders Gambling Disorder Internet Use Disorder Mental Health Disorders
Methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Family Therapy Multidisciplinary Treatment Team Evidence-Based Therapy
Populations: Teens Young Adults Adults LGBTQ+ Healthcare Professionals Executives Aviation Professionals
Languages: English
Facility: Caron Pennsylvania Campus in Wernersville Adolescent-specific residential programming Teen Phase II extended-care environment Family workshops via Breakthrough at Caron Multidisciplinary teen treatment teams Educational continuity support during residential stay Healthcare Professionals and Aviation Professionals tracks on the same campus

Location

Where it is

243 N Galen Hall RdPennsylvania 19565 Get directions

Medical Detox Programs for Teens and Young Adults

Caron Treatment Centers Teen Phase II Services provides medically supervised detox specifically designed for adolescent and young adult patients in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. The residential detox center offers comprehensive withdrawal management for alcohol detox, opioid detox, methamphetamine detox, and benzo detox with 24/7 medical supervision tailored to the unique physiological and psychological needs of younger patients.

The facility's medical detox programs utilize age-appropriate withdrawal protocols, recognizing that adolescent metabolism and brain development require specialized clinical approaches. Medical staff trained in adolescent addiction medicine oversee all detoxification processes, ensuring safe withdrawal management while addressing the specific medical and emotional challenges teens face during detox.

Residential Treatment Following Detox

Following medical detox, patients transition into residential addiction treatment programs within the same facility, eliminating gaps in care that can compromise recovery outcomes. The inpatient treatment includes cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy specifically adapted for adolescent populations struggling with substance use disorders.

Treatment addresses not only addiction disorders but also co-occurring mental health conditions common among teens, including anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders. The structured residential environment provides consistent therapeutic support while patients stabilize following withdrawal management and begin developing coping strategies for long-term recovery.

Specialized Populations and Insurance Coverage

The center serves diverse populations including LGBTQ+ teens, young adults, and specialized groups such as healthcare professionals and aviation professionals requiring confidential treatment. This specialized approach ensures that medical detox and subsequent treatment address the unique circumstances and pressures facing different populations.

Insurance coverage includes major carriers such as Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross, and Highmark Blue Shield. The facility also accepts private health insurance and self-pay options, with personalized treatment planning that affects individual costs based on specific medical detox needs and length of residential stay.

After Care

Continuing support

Alumni Community Family Support Services Recovery Services Step-Down Outpatient Continuation at Caron Centers

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options: Private Health Insurance Self-Pay / Cash Financial Assistance / Scholarships (limited)
Accreditations: CARF
Note: Because treatment is personalized for our patients, we do not have a set fee. Some of the variables in the cost of treatment include the

Common questions

FAQs About Caron Treatment Centers Teen Phase II Services

Can you send a 15 year old to medical detox at Caron? +

Yes, Caron Treatment Centers Teen Phase II Services specifically provides medical detox for teens including 15-year-olds. The facility specializes in medically supervised withdrawal management for adolescents with 24/7 medical supervision. Treatment protocols are specifically designed for adolescent physiology and development.

What types of detox does Caron Teen Phase II provide? +

The facility provides medical detox for alcohol, opioids, methamphetamines, and benzodiazepines. All detox programs include 24/7 medical supervision in a residential setting. The center specializes in withdrawal management protocols specifically designed for adolescent and young adult patients.

How much does teen residential detox cost at Caron? +

Caron does not have set fees as treatment is personalized for each patient, with costs varying based on individual medical detox needs and treatment duration. The facility accepts major insurance including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna. Private health insurance and self-pay options are also available.

What happens after medical detox at Caron Teen Phase II? +

Following medical detox, patients typically transition into residential addiction treatment at the same facility. Treatment includes cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy for addiction disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Alumni community support and family support groups provide ongoing recovery resources.

Does Caron Teen Phase II treat co-occurring mental health disorders during detox? +

Yes, the facility treats co-occurring mental health disorders alongside addiction during medical detox and residential treatment. The center addresses conditions such as anxiety and depression that commonly occur with substance use disorders in teens. Treatment uses dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches.

What makes Caron's teen detox different from adult detox programs? +

Caron Teen Phase II Services uses withdrawal management protocols specifically designed for adolescent physiology and brain development. The medical detox environment is age-appropriate with specialized staff trained in adolescent addiction medicine. Treatment addresses the unique emotional and developmental challenges teens face during detoxification.

Is Caron Teen Phase II Services accredited for medical detox? +

Yes, Caron Treatment Centers holds CARF accreditation, indicating the facility meets standards for addiction treatment and medical detox services. The center has been operating since 1957 and maintains 24/7 medical supervision. CARF accreditation ensures quality standards for withdrawal management and residential treatment.

What substances does Caron Teen Phase II detox treat? +

The medical detox center treats withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, methamphetamines, and benzodiazepines. All detox programs include medically supervised withdrawal management with 24/7 medical support. The facility also addresses gambling disorders and other behavioral addictions alongside substance use disorders.