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(719) 800-9371 Verify InsuranceAt Drift Behavioral Health, your teen can get treatment for substance use, mental health conditions, or both. We serve teens ages 13 to 17 at our Colorado Springs office and online through secure Zoom sessions. Small groups give each teen personal attention, and a dedicated therapist and case manager guide their care. Schedules fit the school day, and you stay informed at each step.
In the 2025 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, 22% of Colorado high schoolers reported persistent sadness or hopelessness in the past year. We treat teens in blended groups across ages 13–17. Our team treats teens facing:
Your teen's care team tailors each plan to their age, history, and diagnosis.
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We offer three levels of care to meet your teen where they are.
(719) 800-9371Five days a week, about five to six hours a day
Your teen attends structured PHP sessions Monday through Friday, from about 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Each day includes group therapy, skills learning, medication support when needed, and safety planning. The goal is to ease symptoms, build coping tools, and step down to IOP when your teen is ready.
Three to five days a week, about three hours a day
Our teen IOP meets after school so your teen can keep up with classes. Each week includes group therapy, individual therapy, and family involvement. This lets your teen keep healing while staying on track with schoolwork.
All levels of care online through secure Zoom sessions
Virtual treatment gives your teen HIPAA-compliant video sessions. It works well when your teen cannot get to our office, has other activities, or has a busy school schedule. Online care is available as a primary program at the PHP or IOP level and as a step-down option after in-person care.
We believe financial concerns shouldn't be a barrier to treatment, so we'll assist you in navigating the process.
We accept most major insurance. Our admissions team can check your benefits and explain what's covered before you start treatment.
Medicaid and Medicare are not accepted. Self-pay options are available.
Our integrative, holistic approach starts with a dedicated therapist and case manager for every teen. They stay with your teen throughout treatment. Therapy is personalized to your teen's age, needs, and goals. Evidence-based and experiential options work together, and your teen's team adjusts the mix as progress comes.
Every teen in our Colorado Springs programs receives a psychiatric evaluation. When medication is clinically necessary, our providers monitor it closely and adjust it at regular checkups. Medication-assisted treatment is available when it fits your teen's needs. Parents and guardians receive regular updates throughout.
Families are part of the healing process at Drift. You'll join regular therapy sessions with your teen and receive caregiver counseling of your own. Workshops and communication coaching are also available so that you can learn more about your child's needs. Ongoing sessions give you the tools to support your teen's recovery at home.
For school support, you'll get paperwork for your teen's school. With your consent, we also coordinate with school counselors or administrators when appropriate. Ask our admissions team about current options and timelines for your teen's situation.
If you’ve noticed signs your teen may need treatment, getting started takes four steps. We guide you through each one.
We accept most major insurance plans, including PPO, POS, EPO, and HMO. Medicaid and Medicare are not accepted, and private pay is available. Our team can verify your benefits before treatment starts, so you know what's covered.
Real Google reviews from clients who started where you are now, in their own words.
Your teen receives trauma-informed care with safety planning built into every stage of treatment. Our team includes licensed clinical social workers, licensed therapists, and addiction treatment professionals who have experience treating adolescents. Clinicians run ongoing risk checks with each teen and adjust the safety plan as needed. As a parent or guardian, you receive regular updates, so you always know how your teen is doing.
