For referring providers
Two ways to refer. Both start here.
Adolescent PHP and IOP in Apex, NC, for ages 10–17. Send a complete clinical referral, or just the basics and we’ll call you back — usually within one business day.
- CARF Accredited
- Ages 10–17
- PHP · IOP
- In-network with major plans
Time-sensitive step-down?
Call our clinical team directly and we’ll triage it with you.
Call (919) 335-5053
Make a referral
How would you like to send it?
The complete intake — provider details, patient demographics, insurance, and presenting concerns — on our secure clinical platform. Takes about five minutes.
- Goes straight to our clinical team
- Attach records and insurance in one place
- HIPAA-secure, entered directly into Ritten
Opens the secure Ritten form in a new tab. Prefer to fax? Send referrals to (855) 221-4226. Or just send the basics — switch to Quick referral →
Referral received.
Our clinical team will reach out at the number you provided, usually within one business day. For anything time-sensitive, call (919) 335-5053.
How we work with you
Built for clinical coordination.
We partner closely with referring providers — therapists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, schools, and hospitals — so transitions stay smooth and communication stays consistent throughout the episode of care.
At admission
A clinical screening confirms fit before admission, and we notify you once your patient is admitted.
During treatment
Treatment updates with authorization and as clinically appropriate, plus coordination with outpatient providers.
At discharge
A discharge summary with next-step recommendations and a warm handoff back to you.
Who we treat
Adolescents, ages 10–17.
Teens presenting with anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma, and co-occurring behavioral health challenges. We serve PHP and IOP levels of care — both a step-up from outpatient and a step-down from inpatient or residential.
Our clinical model
DBT-based, trauma-informed care.
A DBT skills curriculum with nervous-system regulation and somatic work. Group work can include somatic exercises, art, and music. Individual therapy, family involvement, and care coordination connect the program to the rest of the treatment plan.
Referral questions
Answers for referring clinicians.
What are the clinical criteria for IOP admission?
Adolescents ages 10–17 experiencing moderate to severe symptoms that impair daily functioning but do not require inpatient or residential care. Common presentations include anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation not requiring inpatient stabilization, school avoidance, and ASD with co-occurring mood or anxiety.
What are the clinical criteria for PHP admission?
Adolescents who need a higher level of clinical contact than IOP: typically more acute symptom severity, a recent discharge from a higher level of care, or deteriorating function despite IOP-level support. PHP serves as both a step-up from IOP and a step-down from inpatient or residential care.
What are your exclusion criteria?
We are not appropriate for adolescents requiring 24-hour supervision, active psychosis, primary substance use disorder as the presenting concern, or medical instability. If you are unsure whether a client is appropriate, call us.
What records do you need for a referral?
A brief clinical summary of presenting concerns and current symptom level is enough to initiate intake. We do not require full records before scheduling an assessment.
How quickly do you respond to referrals?
Referral inquiries go directly to our clinical team, and we respond promptly — usually within one business day. For urgent step-down situations, call (919) 335-5053.
How will you communicate with me during treatment?
We provide communication at admission, updates during treatment on request, and a discharge summary with clinical recommendations at the end of the episode of care. We coordinate warm handoffs back to outpatient providers.
What is your clinical model?
Programs are built around a DBT skills curriculum, with nervous system regulation and trauma-informed practice shaping delivery. Expressive and experiential methods are used in the group curriculum. Individual and family therapy run alongside group care, and programming is developmentally appropriate across ages 10–17. Admissions can explain current group organization for a given client's age.
Ready to refer
Make a referral or connect with our clinical team.
For time-sensitive transitions, call us directly. Otherwise the secure referral form is the fastest way to get a teen scheduled for assessment.
