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About Launch Centers & Young Adult Focus
Launch Centers serves young adults typically ages 18 to 35 who are experiencing mental health disorders, substance use or both (dual diagnosis). At our Los Angeles location, the program is geared toward emerging adults navigating life transitions, independence and purpose.
Young-adult programs recognize that individuals in the 18-35 range often face unique challenges such as “failure to launch” trajectories, uncertain employment or education status, peer/relationship issues and co-occurring substance use. Launch Centers combines clinical treatment with life-skills, career/educational coaching and supportive community to meet that developmental stage.
Services & Treatment Approach
We treat a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety disorders, mood disorders (like depression and bipolar mood disorder), OCD, trauma/PTSD, personality disorders, thought disorders (e.g., schizoaffective), ADHD and co-occurring substance use disorders.
There are eight main areas of work, which we call Pillars. All combined, they lead to the ultimate goal of integration. We find all of these areas deeply important to explore for those in treatment. Our evidence-based and holistic modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. In parallel, we offer life skills development (including budgeting, time management, and meal planning), career/educational support (such as resume preparation, interview preparation, and college coaching), and a sober peer community. We have spent the last few years developing our program and all the elements that help us ensure that our clients are prepared to face the world.
At Launch Centers, we offer a continuum of care, including Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and standard Outpatient (OP) for dual-diagnosis mental health and substance use. The PHP level of care includes 6 hours of clinical services per day, 5 days a week, including family therapy and a weekly parent support group every Wednesday at 4 PM PST via Zoom. The IOP level of care provides 3 hours of clinical services a day, for a minimum of 3 or up to 5 days each week (9 to 15 hours total). An evening track is also available Monday – Thursday nights to allow clients with jobs or high school and college students the opportunity for structured clinical care while attending school or work simultaneously.
Process, Duration & Practical Questions
Every plan is individualized and voluntary, which means that the program truly varies person to person.
The process begins with a phone or online inquiry, followed by an insurance verification and phone assessment to determine the clinically appropriate level of care. Once admitted, a personalized treatment plan is developed that aligns clinical goals (therapy, psychiatry) with supportive goals (housing, life-skills, vocational/educational support).
Yes. Launch Centers works with many major private insurance providers on an in-network basis, and several on a PPO/out-of-network basis for mental health and substance use treatment. It does not accept Medicaid/Medicare at this time. A free and confidential insurance benefits check is provided that will provide families with specific daily, weekly and monthly financial expectations.
Outcomes, Support & Aftercare
We specifically design programs around emerging-adult issues like career guidance, incomplete education, self-esteem, identity development and lack of life-skills. Beyond treating symptoms, we integrate career and academic coaching, strengthen peer communities and support clients in rediscovering passion and purpose which help to avoid repeated cycles of treatment without progression.
