Director of Admissions
Melinda Profitt
Admissions Email
Admissions Phone
Physical Address
71 West Seaview Avenue
San Rafael,
CA

RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION
Paradigm Treatment in San Rafael, CA provides residential mental health treatment for teens 12-17 and young adults 18-26 struggling with a wide range of moderate to severe mental health issues. Conditions we treat include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Bipolar I & 2
- Personality Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- OCD
- ADHD
- Others
Our academic coordinators address learning issues so that young students are able to resume studies after treatment while experiential approaches such as yoga, meditation, art, equine therapy, and SoundBath create a full-rounded and holistic treatment experience.
Gender fluid & LGBTQ+ clients are welcomed. Clinicians receive specific training on gender and sexuality. Rooms are assigned as is clinically appropriate for all clients.
Paradigm Treatment, with 3 centers in San Rafael, CA, is serving families from around the USA and the globe. We have insurance utilization staff who can assist with any financial questions. Call admissions today (number to the right).








General Information
Private Company
Altior Healthcare
Paradigm Treatment - Malibu, CA and Austin, TX, Ironwood - Maine, Shortridge Academy, Innercept
Leased By Program
5 years years
Private Owners
Residential Treatment
No
12 - 17
Yes
No
0 Months
6
Suburban
Single Rooms with Shared Baths
Doubles
Triples
Students are Always in "Line-of-Sight" with staff
Yes
HIGH: Family Expected on weekly calls (or more) & to attend all family workshops (weekly , monthly or quarterly)
0%
0%
60%
0%
0%
Insurance
Yes
Full Time Staff Member
Yes
Therapy - Individual
Yes
6 Hours
5
> 50%
3 Clients
Yes
Therapy - Group
Yes
5 Hours
2 Hours
1 Hours
Yes
Additional Professionals & Medical Rule Outs
Treatment Modalities
No
No
Yes
Art
Breathing Techniques / Breath Work
Meditation
Yoga
No
Staff
1:3
Yes
Yes
High School Diploma
20 Hours
Academic
Call for more Information
1:5
Traditional teacher-led class
No
Yes
Academic support is provided during the client's stay 35-90 days
No
No
Not Applicable
No
Transition Programming
Yes
Call for information.
No
> 50%
Accreditation
State License
Call for information.
Nuts & Bolts
Yes
Call for more information
No
Call for more information
Los Angeles International Airport [LAX]
0.5 Hours
> 50%
No
Yes
Conducted by Kyle Van Duser of the University of Hawaii.
Infectious Disease
Major Injury | Death
0.5 Hours
General Information
Private Company
Altior Healthcare
Paradigm Treatment - Malibu, CA and Austin, TX, Ironwood - Maine, Shortridge Academy, Innercept
Leased By Program
5 years years
Private Owners
Mission Statement
Paradigm is a 30-60 day residential mental health program focusing on stabilization and assessment. Our approach focuses on the whole individual, and the unique needs of each and every young client and family we serve. Paradigm prioritizes lasting efficacy as a cornerstone of our treatment philosophy, which empowers our clients to build and hone the skills they need to lead meaningful, productive lives, long after they complete our program. We support both in-network and out-of-network insurance support.