The Young Adult Program at Los Angeles Outpatient Center (LAOP) is designed to meet the specific needs of individuals aged 18 to 24 who are facing mental health challenges during a critical period of life.
At LAOP, we have extensive experience supporting college students and young adults dealing with academic stress, life transitions, and early signs of mental health issues.
Our treatment environment provides a space where young adults feel understood, supported, and empowered to begin their healing journey.
What Is a Young Adult Program?
The mental health treatment program for young adults is part of our broader treatment offerings, tailored for those navigating early adulthood. This stage of life is marked by overwhelming expectations, identity development, and the pressure to succeed academically or transition into the workforce. At LAOP, we help young adults build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and develop strategies to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other common challenges.
The young adult program includes structured therapeutic care through options like Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), customized to meet the needs of college-age clients. We offer both daytime and planned evening options to ensure accessibility for students and working young adults.
What to Expect from the Young Adult Program At LAOP
The Young adult program is designed to support emotional growth, mental wellness, and personal development in a nurturing and structured setting.
- Comprehensive Assessment: Every client receives an initial evaluation that examines mental health history, academic or work challenges, and personal goals.
- Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions with licensed therapists target specific concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress from academic or social pressures.
- Group Therapy: Age-appropriate groups foster connection with peers, focusing on topics like identity development, emotional regulation, relationships, and managing transitions. Academic and
- Career Support: Our clinicians provide guidance on balancing school or work responsibilities while managing mental health, supporting young adults through this pivotal life phase.
- Holistic Therapies: Clients may participate in yoga, art therapy, or movement-based therapy, helping them process emotions and gain insight through experiential practices.
- Family Involvement: Family therapy and parental guidance sessions are available to strengthen communication and foster a supportive home environment.
- Safe, Supportive Space: Our center is designed to be welcoming and calming, helping young adults feel at ease as they work toward recovery.
Program Schedule
The Young Adult Program is integrated into our PHP and IOP structures, flexible start times of 9am to 4pm or evening sessions from 5pm-8pm or 6pm to 9pm based on each client’s availability and level of care needed.
An example of a typical schedule for PHP is written below:
Monday to Friday Schedule
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning Group Therapy Check-In):Young adults start the day by sharing goals and emotions in a supportive group, helping them build self-awareness and a sense of belonging.
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Individual Therapy or Specialized Group Sessions): One-on-one or focused group sessions provide a safe space to address academic pressure, identity development, and mental health struggles common in early adulthood.
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Lunch and Peer Social Time): This midday break encourages social connection, helping young adults develop interpersonal skills and a healthy routine.
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Experiential or Holistic Therapies): Activities like art, movement, or mindfulness give young adults alternative tools to manage emotions and express themselves without judgment.
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Life Skills and Stress Management Groups): Practical sessions teach young adults how to navigate college, relationships, and early independence with resilience and confidence.
- 4:00 PM (End-of-Day Reflection and Check-Out): This wrap-up promotes emotional regulation and helps young clients internalize the coping strategies they’ve practiced throughout the day.
Additional Support
- Psychiatric Care: Young adults often experience the first onset of conditions like anxiety, depression, or mood disorders between ages 18 and 24. Regular psychiatric evaluations and medication management throughout the week ensure early symptoms are properly addressed, helping to stabilize mood, reduce distress, and support long-term mental wellness during a critical stage of brain development.
- Family Sessions: For many young adults, family dynamics and communication patterns play a central role in emotional health. Scheduled family sessions provide an opportunity to involve parents or guardians in the recovery process—promoting understanding, improving boundaries, and fostering a support system as young clients navigate independence.
- Evening Programming: Designed with flexibility in mind, evening sessions accommodate college students, interns, or young professionals who have daytime responsibilities. This allows them to receive comprehensive care without disrupting academic, work, or transitional life goals, making it easier to prioritize mental health while staying on track with their personal ambitions.
Choosing LAOP means accessing a comprehensive, compassionate, and flexible program that is dedicated to your mental health and well-being. We are here to support you every step of the way.
Why Choose the Young Adult Program at LAOP?
You should choose the young adult program at LAOP because we focus on managing academic stress and the transition from having parental support, to taking on more adult responsibilities that can have a huge effect on mental health.
- Tailored for Young Adults: Our staff understands the developmental and emotional needs of clients aged 18-24, offering age-specific interventions.
- Life Transition Support: We help clients cope with transitions such as leaving home, starting college, or entering the workforce.
- Holistic and Evidence-Based Care: Our program combines traditional therapy with creative, experiential modalities to promote overall well-being.
- Inclusive and Affirming: We welcome clients from diverse backgrounds, providing a safe, inclusive space for healing and self-exploration.
- Experienced Team: Our clinicians specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and other challenges commonly experienced by young adults.
- Flexible Scheduling: We offer both day and upcoming evening programming to fit academic or work schedules.
Take the Next Step If you or a loved one is a young adult struggling with mental health challenges, Los Angeles Outpatient Center is here to help.
Our experienced team is ready to provide the compassionate, expert care needed during this critical life stage.
Contact us to learn more about our Young Adult Program or to start the admissions process. We work with major insurance plans and offer support navigating your options.
we are in-network with
Blue Shield of California
Tricare
Magellan Health
TriWest
Other major insurance plans also accepted
LAOP is an approved provider for Blue Shield of California and Magellan while also accepting many other major insurance carriers and their affiliates.
Check Your insuranceOther Programs Offered at LAOP Center
LAOP has multiple levels of care including PHP, IOP, Outpatient and Evening Programming. Our Programs are designed to offer flexibility for college students or young adults who are just beginning their careers. Young Adults will meet with our team for an initial assessment to discuss which level of care is appropriate for them.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Schedule: Three hours a day, ranging from three to five days a week.
- Description: The IOP is ideal for clients who need a structured level of care while maintaining their everyday responsibilities. This program includes individual and group therapy sessions, allowing clients to continue working or attending school while receiving intensive treatment.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Schedule: Six hours a day, five days a week.
- Description: Partial Hospitalization Program PHP provides the most intensive level of outpatient care, ideal for individuals who require substantial therapeutic intervention. Clients engage in daily therapy sessions, holistic therapies, and skill-building activities, all while receiving comprehensive psychiatric care.
Alumni Program
- The Alumni Program helps clients stay connected and supported after completing their primary treatment. It provides a space for ongoing support, community engagement, and sharing of experiences.
Evening Programming
- Schedule: Planned for 5-8 PM or 6-9 PM.
- Description: Our evening programming caters to individuals who cannot attend daytime sessions due to work or other commitments. This expansion provides flexibility and ensures that more people can access our services outside traditional hours.
