Emerging Adult Program

The Emerging Adults Program offers tailored support for young adults navigating the transition to independence, addressing the unique mental health challenges that can arise during this life stage.

Common Challenges Addressed

• Struggles with adult roles and daily responsibilities: Finding it hard to manage school, work, and personal demands.
• Identity confusion: Difficulty in defining personal identity and life goals.
• Feelings of aimlessness: Lacking direction or purpose in work or personal life.
• Social skills and relationships: Challenges in forming and maintaining healthy connections.
• Mental health conditions: Addressing issues like depression and anxiety that stem from navigating independence.

Participant Requirements

• Ages 18-25
• Seeking to build independence and a clearer sense of identity

Treatment Approach

Our program utilizes evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Occupational Therapy is integrated to support independence and life skills. Program options include Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programming (PHP), focusing on holistic mental health care and skill-building to promote self-awareness and direction.

Treatment Hours (dependent on your level of care)

• Inpatient: 24/7 care
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): 6 hours a day, 5 days a week
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
• Counseling/Medication management: By appointment (daytime, nighttime, and weekends available)

Find Linden Oaks locations

For more information or treatment options, call our 24/7 Help Line at (847) 432-5464.