Sending our daughter to residential treatment at Embark Behavioral Health in Independence was one of the hardest decisions we have ever made as parents. It required deep prayer, trust, and more courage than we knew we had. Looking back, we can say with full hearts that it wa ...
About Embark Behavioral Health – Independence
The Missouri River runs past the campus of Embark Behavioral Health, a residential rehab center for teenagers in Independence, Missouri.
The program accepts teenagers ages 12 to 18, including teens who are nonbinary or LGBTQ+, and families come from Missouri and elsewhere in the country.
Residential treatment at the Independence campus runs around the clock, and the days include schoolwork and activities such as rock climbing and hiking along with one-to-one, group and family therapy.
Every Embark program is also accredited by The Joint Commission.
TF-CBT and DBT for Teens
The clinical team at Embark uses trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, or TF-CBT, a structured treatment for teenagers who have been through trauma.
It also uses dialectical behavior therapy, known as DBT, which teaches skills for managing intense emotions and strained relationships.
Those skills are used all day in a residential setting, where a teenager who is frightened or quick to anger still works through group sessions and shares meals with the same people.
The center also treats co-occurring conditions, so mental health and addiction concerns can be addressed in the same program. Each tends to feed the other, so progress on one is hard to hold while the other goes untreated.
Embark accepts hundreds of insurance plans in all 50 states, and families can also pay by credit card, cash or direct deposit.
Latest Reviews
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My daughter was at this facility for almost three months. In that time she got sober and was able to open up emotionally unlike in the past. She also learned independence skills an gained some confidence in her own abilities. I am thankful for embark and the impact they had on my daughter. Anytime I had a problem it was addressed immediately: I would recommend this facility to any parent who has a teen who struggles with their behaviors or addiction. I was thankful to have finally found a place that could help my child without feeding her Psychotropic meds like a mental facility this is nothing like A mental institution. It’s more like a camp that wants better for your child and teaches your child to want better for themselves at the same time.
Wonderful place for my 16 year old daughter. Staff did everything right from billing to therapy to activities. I would give them 10 stars if I could.
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Levels of Care
Designed for individuals who don't require 24/7 monitoring, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides intensive-level treatment while allowing you to stay at home. PHP treatment typically requires a commitment of at least 20 hours of treatment per week for an average duration of 90 days. Services commonly offered in PHP include medication management and evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Insurance coverage for PHP treatment may vary depending on your provider.
Treatments
Treatment here covers mental health conditions and the substance use challenges that come with them.
Mental health treatment for teens and families, from Missouri and elsewhere, built on evidence-based methods and shaped around the person.
Clinical Services
The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy in Missouri is to help clients change their thinking and behavioral patterns. Strategies of treatment include role playing, facing fears, and calming techniques.
In Missouri, therapists and patients work closely in individual therapy to address the personal challenges and triggers that drive addictive behavior. Using a customized approach helps foster self awareness so you can make positive changes toward a healthier, substance free life.
Peer support within a group therapy session in Missouri allows you to interact with your peers who are also struggling with drug addiction. You can share your stories and learn how to express your emotions openly in a non judgmental setting. These strategies help to reduce your feelings of isolation which are often associated with addiction.
Family therapy sessions help individual family members in Missouri learn to improve their communication skills and understand how the family dynamic is both affected by addiction and affects their loved one's addiction. Therapists work with individual members to identify and modify negative behaviors which helps create a more supportive home environment.
A complete course of dialectical behavior therapy typically takes six months. Skills training happens in a group setting. You'll also attend weekly individual treatment sessions to receive coaching from a therapist. You'll work on understanding and accepting your feelings and learn how to manage them to make positive changes.
Within a trauma therapy environment, you have a structured approach to healing from past traumatic events that you witnessed or experienced. You are guided to understand your response and then develop healthier coping skills and mechanisms that Foster greater empowerment and recovery.
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
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Contact Information
3205 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
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