Ascend Behavioral Health was the first teen mental health Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in the Central Valley. Voted Fresno’s best, our program is run by talented and experienced mental health clinicians that use evidence-based treatment to help restore health and functioning in teens that are struggling with mental health concerns.
Our residential treatment provides evidence-based care in a small group setting, designed to stabilize crises and support the full restoration of mental health and well-being.
A supportive transition from inpatient or residential care, PHP provides structured daytime treatment while teens return home at night.
Personalized treatment in a flexible outpatient setting—IOP is ideal for teens stepping down from higher levels of care.
Outpatient psychiatry gives you the support you need, when you need it most—offering expert medication management and care without disrupting daily life.
Explore the support that feels right for you.
We offer support for a wide range of eating disorders. No single case is exactly like the other and our team of seasoned and compassionate clinicians are ready to help you or your loved one find a path to success.
Ascend exists to help restore hope in the lives of Fresno kids and teens affected by mental health conditions. Our goal at Ascend is to help restore healthy neuropsychological “brain” functioning in each child and teen we serve. In doing so, we strive to not only reduce the symptoms of mental health conditions but to help our adolescents start a journey towards healing and wholeness. We know that quality psychological care can be very difficult to find. When you or a loved one is suffering, trying to understand and navigate the broken mental health system in our country is daunting. We are here to provide hope in your time of suffering by being a beacon of hope and a path towards healing.
We know that asking for help takes courage. Getting in touch is the first step. We’re here for you, no matter what. Once submitted, our admissions team will be in touch within 24 hours.
Or call us directly to get started: 559-472-3371
We envision a community where everyone has access to the mental healthcare they need and deserve.
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We treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, insomnia, schizophrenia, and more. Our team specializes in evidence-based mental health treatment for teens ages 13–17 across California’s Central Valley, with clinics in Fresno, Visalia, and Bakersfield.
If your teen is withdrawing, showing signs of emotional distress, struggling at school, or having trouble with daily routines, it might be time to seek help. Early intervention through teen-focused therapy or psychiatric care can prevent long-term challenges.
At Ascend, we offer a full continuum of care: Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient programs. Each level is designed to meet your teen where they are in their healing process.
While our centers are located in Fresno, Visalia, and Bakersfield, we regularly treat teens from across Central California, including Clovis, Madera, Selma, Tulare, and Lemoore. We can help coordinate schedules, transportation, and admissions.
Teen therapy focuses on age-specific challenges like identity, peer relationships, school stress, and family dynamics. Our therapists use proven approaches like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, tailored specifically for adolescents.
Parental involvement is a core part of our program. We provide family therapy, education, and regular check-ins so you’re always in the loop—and part of the healing process.
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