If you’re a parent or teen in Lemoore searching for real answers and compassionate mental health care, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. At Ascend Behavioral Health, we understand the unique challenges teens in Lemoore and the Central Valley face, from school-related stress to deeper struggles like anxiety, depression, or trauma. Our team doesn’t just treat symptoms—we take the time to understand each young person’s story, background, and community. With locations in Fresno, Visalia, and Bakersfield, we’ve helped families from all over the San Joaquin Valley find hope, stability, and healing. We know Lemoore. We know your values, your culture, and your concerns—and we’re here to help your teen rise above it all.
No matter which Ascend Behavioral Health location you choose—Fresno, Visalia, or Bakersfield—your teen will receive the same trusted, evidence-based care from a team that specializes in adolescent mental health. We’ve made it a priority to ensure that Lemoore families have access to multiple options for care, each with its own unique advantages. Whether you prefer to stay close to home or explore a setting that offers a little more distance, our centers are designed to support your teen’s growth, healing, and long-term well-being every step of the way.
Just a short 45-minute drive from Lemoore, our Fresno center is the heart of Ascend Behavioral Health. This is where many of our clinical leadership and program developers are based, ensuring that care is consistently guided by experience and innovation. Fresno offers the full spectrum of services for teens struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more. Its close proximity makes it easy for Lemoore families to stay involved in their child’s treatment while also giving teens enough space to feel a sense of independence during care.
Located about 40 minutes from Lemoore, our Visalia facility is ideal for families looking for accessible, high-quality treatment close to home. Visalia offers all levels of care in a calm, family-friendly environment that reflects the supportive values of Central Valley communities. For teens who benefit from routine and stability, this center offers a convenient option with all the same individualized treatment plans, therapeutic offerings, and support systems you’ll find at any Ascend location.
Our Bakersfield center is about 90 minutes south of Lemoore and serves as a powerful option for teens who may need a bit more distance from their current environment to fully focus on healing. Sometimes, stepping slightly outside the daily pressures of home and school life can offer a fresh start. Like all Ascend locations, Bakersfield provides full mental health programming—residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient—supported by licensed professionals who understand how to work with adolescents navigating serious emotional challenges.
At Ascend Behavioral Health, we offer a full continuum of evidence-based mental health services designed specifically for teens. From 24/7 residential care to flexible PHP and IOP programs, our approach combines clinical expertise with compassion, structure, and creativity. Every service is thoughtfully designed to meet adolescents where they are—emotionally, mentally, and developmentally. Whether your teen is just beginning to struggle or needs a higher level of support, our Fresno, Visalia, and Bakersfield facilities provide a safe, empowering space to heal, grow, and thrive.
Our Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs are essential parts of the treatment journey we offer teens from Lemoore. These flexible yet structured programs provide comprehensive care during the day—including therapy, psychiatric support, and academic coordination—while allowing teens to return home in the evenings. PHP offers full-day support for those needing a higher level of care, while IOP provides a few hours of focused treatment several days a week. Both are designed to promote healing while maintaining a sense of routine, independence, and family connection.
For teens in Lemoore who need the highest level of support, our residential treatment program provides round-the-clock care in a nurturing, structured environment. Teens live on-site and are immersed in a healing setting designed to help them reset and recover. Whether your teen is struggling with overwhelming anxiety, deep depression, or other serious mental health conditions, our live-in program offers safety, stability, and daily therapeutic care that meets them exactly where they are.
Mental health conditions are complex—and often rooted in more than just emotions. That’s why we provide specialized psychiatric care, including in-depth assessments, diagnosis, and medication management when clinically appropriate. Our adolescent psychiatrists work closely with therapists and families to ensure each treatment plan supports both the brain and the heart—helping teens gain clarity, emotional regulation, and long-term wellness.
At Ascend, therapy is never one-size-fits-all. Our individual therapy sessions give teens a dedicated space to open up about what’s really going on. Whether they’re navigating trauma, social stress, or feelings they don’t fully understand, our licensed therapists guide each teen through customized sessions designed to build trust, self-awareness, and lasting coping skills.
Healing also happens in community. Group therapy gives teens the opportunity to hear from others, share their own experiences, and feel genuinely less alone. These peer sessions focus on communication, empathy, boundary-setting, and emotional growth—all within a professionally guided, emotionally safe setting.
Some teens express themselves better through movement, art, or music than through words alone. Our experiential therapies include a variety of nonverbal and creative outlets such as mindfulness exercises, expressive arts, and body-based practices. These activities offer powerful ways to process emotion, regulate the nervous system, and rediscover personal strengths.
We believe in helping teens not just get better—but get back to life. That’s why our programs include therapeutic activities and structured outings that encourage social growth, life skills, and healthy enjoyment. From team-building games to purpose-driven events, every experience is designed to boost confidence and reinforce positive behavioral change.
Every Ascend location—Fresno, Visalia, and Bakersfield—is designed to be more than a clinic. It’s a place where your teen can feel safe, supported, and understood. Whether they’re with us for residential care or outpatient services, they’ll be surrounded by compassionate professionals who are deeply committed to their healing and long-term success. For families in Lemoore, we offer more than treatment—we offer a trusted partner in your teen’s journey toward mental wellness.
If you’re a parent in Lemoore, the idea of sending your teen to mental health treatment can come with a flood of emotions—fear, guilt, confusion, and hope all at once. You want what’s best for your child, but you might feel unsure about what that really looks like, or what the next step should be. You’re not alone. These concerns are incredibly common, and at Ascend Behavioral Health, we talk with families every day who are asking the same questions. Here are five of the biggest worries we hear—and how we help ease them.
We get it—finances matter, especially when treatment feels urgent. We accept most major insurance providers and make the verification process quick and easy. Our admissions team will walk you through exactly what’s covered and help you understand any out-of-pocket costs, so there are no surprises—just clarity and support.
When your teen is hurting, waiting is the last thing you want to do. That’s why we offer rapid assessments and quick admissions whenever possible. In some cases, we can schedule an intake within 24–72 hours. We move fast because we know how much every day matters.
Families are busy—and routines matter. That’s why we offer flexible treatment options, like after-school intensive outpatient (IOP) and day programs like PHP that include academic coordination. Our goal is to support your teen’s recovery while helping your family keep a sense of structure.
If things feel urgent, please know that you're not alone and help is available. We’re experienced in crisis stabilization and can help guide you toward immediate care—whether your teen needs residential treatment or a safe step-down after a hospital visit. We act quickly and compassionately, with your child’s safety as the top priority.
It’s scary to hope, especially if things have been hard for a long time. But healing is possible. Our therapists and clinicians specialize in working with adolescents, using proven methods like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care to help teens get unstuck. Many of the families we’ve supported came in unsure, just like you—and left with a teen who had new tools, stronger self-esteem, and a clearer sense of who they are.
If your teen is struggling and you’re not sure what to do next, let’s talk. At Ascend Behavioral Health, we’ve helped countless families from Lemoore and throughout the Central Valley find real, lasting support. Whether you need immediate answers or just someone to listen, our team is ready to guide you through every step—with compassion, clarity, and care that truly puts your child first. Call us today or reach out online to get started. Healing is possible—and it can start right now.
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