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Who We Are
At The Haven at College, we understand that the college experience is different for everyone, and that for many people, it is a time of real struggle.
We pride ourselves on being more than a traditional treatment center; we are a space for clients to seek understanding and growth in a community of peers who are facing similar challenges in their day to day lives. We work with our clients to explore their challenges through our comprehensive, integrated model which combines skills-based treatment utilizing evidence-based methodologies with experiential practices.
Our goal at The Haven at College is for every client to learn the necessary skills to manage their lives and relationships effectively for the rest of their lives. By treating clients in an outpatient setting, our clients have the opportunity to use and test their newly acquired skills in their community and among their peers. We believe that this ability to stay integrated in their everyday life while receiving treatment actually improves our clients’ ability to heal and move forward more quickly so they can get back to enjoying their lives.
Treatment That is Context Appropriate
Most of our clients are enrolled full or part-time in college when they come to The Haven for treatment. Our clients are often struggling with many of the same themes which are unique to young adults, such as increased academic pressure, managing complex and new social dynamics, and developmental transitions. Our programs are specifically designed to address these challenges by focusing on ten pillars:
Academic Stress Management
Address academic pressures, such as managing deadlines, coping with exam anxiety, and balancing coursework with other responsibilities
Social Integration & Peer Relationships
Focus on the importance of healthy relationships and communication skills, including handling conflict, building supportive friendships, dealing with social anxiety and forming a positive identity within the campus community
Substance Use Psychoeducation
Address the risks and consequences of alcohol and substance use, which is prevalent in college settings, and provide strategies for making effective choices
Partnership with Academic Institutions
Collaborate with campus counseling centers and student services to ensure a cohesive support network
Digital Wellbeing
Address the impact of social media and technology on mental health and offer strategies for maintaining digital wellness
Life Skills Training
Discuss concerns such as financial literacy, getting along with roommates, and other practical skills that support independent living
Cultural Adjustment
Focus on the unique challenges of international students or those from diverse backgrounds who may experience difficulty adjusting to life so far away from home
Transitions to and from college
Address the unique challenges for students adjusting to college life, including first-year students and those returning after a break. Also, prepare seniors and those nearing graduation for the transition to post-college life
Study Skills and Time Management
review effective study habits, time management, and organization skills tailored to the academic calendar
Workshops and Outreach
Conduct workshops and outreach events on campus to raise awareness about mental health, substance use and available resources
This comprehensive approach ensures that students can successfully navigate their lives while receiving the care they need.
Individualized Treatment
At The Haven we welcome each client and their unique background and needs. Our experienced clinicians conduct a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment on each client at admission and work with our Clinical Director to determine the appropriate level of need and focus for treatment. Our clinicians then work with each client to structure the appropriate goals for treatment and create a schedule to address the identified needs and goals. We utilize clinical assessments regularly throughout treatment to evaluate a client’s progress against those goals and modify treatment as necessary.
Convenient Times for Treatment
One of the first things we do when a prospective client reaches out to The Haven is to discuss their schedule and how we can create a treatment plan that accommodates their academic and work demands. Given our clients’ busy schedules, The Haven at College provides programming primarily in the afternoons and evenings which enables most clients to fit treatment into their lives seamlessly.
Accessible Treatment
Services are offered virtually via telehealth and we are on the campus of the University of Southern California and in Westwood (in West LA).
Affordable Treatment
At The Haven our goal is for treatment to be affordable for all of our clients. We are in network with most major health insurance plans and, in the event we are out of network with a client’s insurance we will accept most out-of-network benefits for PPO plans, and will work to negotiate single case agreements for HMO or EPO plans. We also offer flexible payment options for clients wishing to pay for care out of pocket. We know that insurance plans can be very confusing! Call us to help you understand your coverage and how you can afford treatment.