Ascend Healthcare

Ascend Healthcare blends heart, strategy, and clinical excellence to support teens ages 12–17 struggling with mental health conditions, trauma, neurodivergence, substance use, and other challenges. Their philosophy is rooted in the idea that teens thrive when their unique identities and diagnoses are understood and supported through specialized environments. In each of their diagnosis-specific locations, Ascend empowers teens to see themselves as the protagonists of their stories, capable of growth, change, and agency.Blending Family, Passion, and EmpowermentFounded in 2017, Ascend’s program is driven by strong values around family connection, the passionate pursuit of wellness, and providing the tools for lasting well-being. In addition to a rigorous program for caregivers, each element of treatment—from therapy to school to experiential programming—is intentionally designed to build insight, accountability, and emotional regulation.Therapies That Feel Meaningful & MotivatingAscend Healthcare knows meaningful change happens through connection, structure, and individualized care. They combine evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with innovative approaches such as equine therapy, animal-assisted interventions, and ecopsychology practices. This mindful time growing food, hiking, and connecting with animals helps teens integrate the restorative power of the natural world into their mental health care.A Lifelong Network of CareAscend’s alumni program ensures the change experienced during treatment continues to flourish through community connection and expert clinical guidance. For as long as teens and parents may need support, there will be opportunities to reconnect with the clinical team as well as participate in weekly programming for families. Staying connected to fellow alumni helps teens navigate challenges with those who have walked similar paths.