Residential
2428 Catalina Ave., Vista, CA, 92084
Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Vista provides specialized residential care for adolescent females and non-binary youth ages 11-17, focusing on mental health, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. Established in 1997, the program offers evidence-based therapies including individual, group, and family sessions, integrated with academic support through liaisons or tutors. Teens participate in structured schedules of 5-6 hours daily, with experiential therapies like gardening, art, and yoga to foster emotional regulation and awareness. Treatment plans also include medication management, life skills development, and strong family involvement to support holistic recovery.
The Vista home-like residential facility treats primary mental health conditions such as trauma, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, reactive attachment disorder (RAD), and self-harm behaviors. Discovery Mood emphasizes family reintegration through therapy sessions, educational support, psycho-educational and pharmacology groups, and weekly family homework assignments. Aftercare includes a robust alumni community, ongoing outpatient support, medication management, and access to a wide referral network, ensuring continuity of care and long-term stability for adolescents and their families.