Sandstone Care

Sandstone Care provides a full continuum of addiction and mental health treatment tailored to specific age groups. Programs serve teens (13–18), young adults (18–35), and adults (35+) with evidence-based care. Key services include:Medical Detoxification: In Colorado and Virginia, Sandstone operates medically supervised detox centers for safe withdrawal management. These centers often double as short-term residential programs for adults and young adults, stabilizing clients before continuing treatment.Residential Treatment (Inpatient): Teens can enter 60–90 day residential programs at dedicated facilities (e.g., Cascade Canyon in Colorado and Chesapeake in Maryland) that address substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Residential care provides 24/7 support in a structured setting, with small group sizes, individualized plans, and academic support to keep teens on track with schooling.Day Treatment / PHP: Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), sometimes called day treatment, offer intensive therapy while allowing clients to return home evenings. Sandstone’s PHP runs during the day for teens and young adults, covering both substance use and mental health tracks. Clients receive individual, group, and multi-family therapy sessions and may participate in academic or vocational skill-building as part of the program.Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Sandstone’s IOP typically meets in the afternoons or evenings (including after-school IOP for adolescents). IOP involves about 12 hours per week of therapy, balancing treatment with daily life commitments. Many Sandstone outpatient centers offer separate IOP tracks for mental health and for substance use recovery. There is also a Virtual IOP option (approx. 12 weeks online) that mirrors in-person IOP, which is ideal for those unable to travel or preferring remote care.General Outpatient & Aftercare: Following higher levels of care, clients can step down to weekly outpatient therapy or alumni aftercare groups. Sandstone emphasizes continuing care planning to support long-term recovery maintenance (e.g. connecting clients with local therapists, support groups, or its own alumni network).Transitional Living (Sober Living): For young adults who need a supportive environment, Sandstone runs sober living homes (e.g. in Reston, VA and in Colorado Springs/Boulder). These are semi-structured recovery houses where clients in early recovery can reside while attending outpatient programs . Transitional living helps bridge the gap between inpatient care and full independence, providing accountability and peer support.Therapeutic Modalities: Across all levels, Sandstone uses evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing . Treatment plans also integrate family therapy, given the focus on teens and young adults, to involve parents/guardians in the process . Clients engage in individual counseling, group therapy, and when appropriate, psychiatric care including medication management for conditions like depression or anxiety . Sandstone’s philosophy includes strengthening life skills – their programs incorporate academic tutoring and vocational coaching (for adolescents who need to keep up with school or for young adults preparing for work/college) . This holistic approach addresses not just the immediate crisis of addiction or mental illness, but also the underlying factors and future wellbeing of the client.