Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services
About Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services
Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services Skillman Lane is a dual diagnosis residential treatment center in Petaluma, California providing specialized behavioral health and substance use care for adolescent boys ages 12 to 17.
Set on a serene Sonoma County property, the program combines evidence based clinical treatment, family involvement and WASC accredited academics in a trauma informed, developmentally appropriate setting.
Teen Residential Programs
Treatment at the Skillman campus begins with a comprehensive intake evaluation, allowing clinicians to build an individualized plan rather than a one size fits all approach.
Residential treatment is the core level of care, with a seamless step down option into Muir Wood’s Petaluma intensive outpatient program when appropriate.
Teens engage in therapy alongside holistic modalities such as mindfulness, art and music therapy, and trauma recovery techniques.
Programs address co-occurring conditions including depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder and ADHD, PTSD and substance use with weekly family therapy and a 16 week aftercare coaching program to support long term success.
Quick Facts
- Location: 1733 Skillman Ln in Petaluma, CA surrounded by vineyards, pastures and rolling hills
- Levels of care: Dual diagnosis residential treatment with continuity into Petaluma IOP
- Who they treat: Adolescent boys ages 12 to 17 with mental health and co-occurring substance use concerns
- Approach: Trauma informed, evidence based and adolescent specialist care with strong family programming
- Insurance: In network with Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Kaiser, Optum and UnitedHealthcare, TRICARE and more; private pay accepted
- Amenities: Home like residences, hiking and music room, yoga studio and natural light common areas
- Academics: WASC accredited supplemental schooling to maintain academic progress during treatment
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life. |
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction. |
Intensive Outpatient
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills. |
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support. |
Teen (13 - 18)
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EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy. It helps you process traumatic memories that may underlie addiction. You’ll learn how to reduce emotional distress and begin healing from past events. This makes it effective for trauma related addiction causes. |
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Private Insurance
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Self Pay
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Sliding Scale Payment
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life.
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential.
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy. It helps you process traumatic memories that may underlie addiction. You’ll learn how to reduce emotional distress and begin healing from past events. This makes it effective for trauma related addiction causes.
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FAQs
What detox and withdrawal programs does Muir Wood offer for adolescents?
Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services in Petaluma, California provides inpatient residential treatment for teens ages 13 to 18 who need medical support during detoxification and withdrawal. The facility offers structured inpatient care alongside intensive outpatient and aftercare programs, with clinical support through evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to address both substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Is medical detox supervision available for teens at Muir Wood Petaluma?
Muir Wood’s inpatient program provides 24-hour residential treatment in a medically supervised setting designed specifically for adolescents. The facility maintains state licensure and offers clinical oversight during the detoxification process, with staff trained in managing withdrawal symptoms and dual diagnosis cases where substance use co-occurs with mental health disorders.
What happens after detox at Muir Wood's Petaluma location?
After completing inpatient detoxification, Muir Wood offers intensive outpatient and aftercare programs to support continued recovery. This stepped transition allows adolescents to maintain clinical support while gradually increasing independence, with ongoing therapy and counseling to address underlying behavioral and mental health issues identified during treatment.
Does Muir Wood accept Medicaid or Medicare for teen detox treatment?
Muir Wood accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance for adolescent treatment. The facility also offers sliding scale payment options to help families manage costs. Prospective families can contact the center to verify specific insurance coverage and discuss payment arrangements for inpatient detoxification and residential care.
What is the residential setting like during detox at Muir Wood?
Muir Wood’s inpatient program in Petaluma provides private rooms within a residential setting on Magnolia Avenue. The facility includes mountain views, a recreation room, and art activities as part of the therapeutic environment, supporting both clinical detoxification needs and emotional wellness during adolescent treatment.