Embark Behavioral Health

✨ We will be accepting clients early next week! ✨
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We’re excited to announce the grand opening of our assessment and stabilization center for 12–17-year-old males at birth in Hurricane, Utah!
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If you’re in the area, join us July 16 at 65 N 1150 W, Hurricane, UT 84737 for the grand opening ceremony; RSVP to Alexandria Trodden at (801) 815-6555 or [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Looking for ways to make the LBGTQ+ individuals in your life feel more than just seen? Check out these tips from our experts 👇.
https://www.embarkbh.com/blog/mental-health/lgbtq-mental-health/?&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media

Dr. .sharnellmyles shared a beautiful reminder of the importance of honoring Juneteenth. Dr. Myles , who has a doctorate in psychology, is our chief clinical officer.
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"Slavery is by far the most heinous, brutal, and demoralizing assault against individuals. Not only did slavery change a continent, but it also changed generations of people and stripped them from their core a sense of their true culture and humanity. The history of Juneteenth encompasses decades of slavery, lynching, racial violence, and the notion that enslaved people were free. It wasn't until June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, that Maj. Gen. Gordan Granger informed Texas that ALL enslaved people were free.”
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“As we celebrate Juneteenth as a step closer to Black Liberation, let us hold this day in remembrance of our ancestors who gave their lives in hopes of true freedom, a day where we can honor the lives, culture, and contributions of African Americans, a day where we stop and reflect on the work that is yet to be done and intentionally develop steps to build the future, and a day where we welcome our allies to continue standing side by side and taking responsibility to ensure equitable and sustainable change.”
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“Let us remain vigilant and steadfast in our goal to create and sustain an inclusive, empowering, and equitable culture that honors the history of African Americans. Today, I encourage each of you to learn more about Juneteenth and take part in a local Juneteenth celebration!"

📣 Sunrise Residential Treatment Center is now offering therapy services to ALL genders and LGBTQ+ youth, ages 13 - 17. 📣
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Sunrise is in-network with most insurance carriers and offers support to teens and young adults who are struggling with a variety of mental health challenges. To learn more, head here 👇.
https://sunrisertc.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media &utm_location=sunrise_res_hurricane_ut
Sunrise Residential Treatment Center

📣 Our Northern California clinics and residential treatment centers are now In-Network with United Healthcare, Optum! 📣
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To learn more about these locations, including the mental health issues they treat and ages they serve, head here 👇.
https://www.embarkbh.com/locations/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=northern_cali

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers and father figures. Don’t forget to slow down and take care of yourself.

Why do teens and Gen Z find it appealing to stay in bed all day?

Head here 👇 for the answer to this question, and insights from experts in the mental health field on how staying in bed all day could potentially affect teens.
https://www.embarkbh.com/blog/mental-health/bed-rotting/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=june_summer_campaign

Bed Rotting: How Staying in Bed All Day Affects Teens Discover the consequences of bed rotting for teenagers and the detrimental effects of extended time spent in bed on their development.

Runaway teens are a frightening reality for many parents and caretakers. It can be devastating to discover that a loved one has left home without warning, especially when that loved one is a young teenager.

If you, or someone you know, is dealing with a runaway teen, head here 👇 to learn what Dr. Rob Gent, who has a doctorate in psychology, and serves as our vice president of Clinical Development & Training had to say about signs that your teen may be considering running away, and how to prevent them from doing so.

https://www.embarkbh.com/blog/mental-health/runaway-teens/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&campaign=june_summer_campaign

⭐️ We’re hiring a director of admissions to oversee our Long-Term Division ⭐️!
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Are you a leader, passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
If so, head here 👇 to learn more about this amazing opportunity to work with our top-tier admissions team in Chandler, Arizona.
https://careers-embarknationwide.icims.com/jobs/4768/director-of-admissions/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=1020&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media

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Worried your young adult might be glued to their screens a bit too much? Tap here 👇 for expert insights on screen addiction, from Janet Hamm-Tuverson, director of addictions counseling services at Optimum Performance Institute (OPI).
https://www.optimumperformanceinstitute.com/addiction-recovery/screen-addiction/?&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=may_summer_campaign

We’re excited to announce Summer T.I.M.E for Virtual IOP, Residential Treatment Centers and our Outpatient Treatment programs. Summer T.I.M.E. is designed to prepare adolescents, teens, and young adults for the next exciting stage in life. Whether it's gearing up for school, college, or a new life challenge, our expert-backed Summer T.I.M.E. program will set the foundation for success for your client. Swipe through to learn what this program entails, and visit the link in our bio, .

Don’t forget to practice love and acceptance with yourself and others!
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🎉 Join us for the Partners in Treatment 2024 Conference on Mental Health 🎉
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We're thrilled to share that Embark Behavioral Health will be at the Partners in Treatment 2024 Conference on Mental Health, happening June 12-14 at the beautiful We-Ko-Pa Resort in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. It's going to be a fantastic mix of learning, networking, and innovation, perfect for anyone ready to make a big splash in mental health.
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Head here 👇 to register today!
https://pitconferenceaz.com/conference-registration/

We're excited to announce Summer T.I.M.E. for Virtual IOP, Residential Treatment Centers and our Outpatient Treatment programs. Summer T.I.M.E. is designed to prepare adolescents, teens, and young adults for the next exciting stage in life. Whether it's gearing up for school, college, or a new life challenge, our expert-backed Summer T.I.M.E. program will set the foundation for success for your child.
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Head here 👇 to learn more.
https://www.embarkbh.com/program/summer-treatment-programs/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=may_summer_campaign

📣 We’re hiring! 📣
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Join our dynamic, empathetic, results-driven team in stunning Greenwood Village, Colorado. We’re looking for a licensed mental health therapist committed to fostering enduring positive transformations for youth and their families. To learn more about this position including compensation and requirements, head here 👇.
https://careers-embarknationwide.icims.com/jobs/4539/licensed-mental-health-therapist/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=703&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300

📣 We’re In-Network with Providence Health Plan at our Klamath Falls, Oregon and Bend, Oregon locations. 📣
To learn more about the services this location offers, head here 👇.
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Our child and adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP), Jump-Start Kids Program, is now open at our Newport Beach, California location! 🎉
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With many mental health issues beginning at a young age, it can be difficult to see your child struggling. Our Jump-Start Kids Program is here to help. We'll work with you and your child or adolescent to overcome difficult mental health challenges and create a life filled with joy.
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To learn about the benefits of this program, along with other details, head here 👇.
https://www.embarkbh.com/child-and-adolescent-iop/?&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media

With LGBTQ+ youths facing a unique set of challenges, it’s important that we support LGBTQ+ youth mental health when issues like anxiety, depression, su***de, and bullying arise. This means supporting and accepting your child no matter their s*xual orientation or gender identity.
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Swipe through for four ways to support the LGBTQ+ youths in your life, who are struggling with their mental health.

Graduating from high school marks a significant milestone in a young person’s life, AND it can also be a time of uncertainty and change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers valuable tools and strategies to help navigate this transition period effectively.

Tap here 👇 to learn more from Tracey Gerlach, Director of Clinical Partnerships for our speciality program, Sunrise Residential Treatment Center.

https://sunrisertc.com/graduation-season-dbt/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=may_summer_campaign

Navigating Graduation Season: Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Vitamin C Written by Tracey Gerlach, MAPP, CTRS, Director of Clinical Partnerships As the nineteenth-century decorated poet Vitamin C once sang: And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives Where we're gonna be when we turn 25 I keep thinking times will never change Keep on thinking things will alwa...

Is it healthy for a teen or young adult to stay in bed all day? Bed rotting, also known as hurkle durkling, may seem like a luxury, but it can have serious consequences for both physical and mental health. From sleep issues to increased risk of depression, the effects of "bed rotting" on mental and physical health are something that all parents and young people should be aware of. Head here 👇 to learn more about the consequences of bed rotting, from our experts.
https://www.embarkbh.com/blog/mental-health/bed-rotting/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=may_summer_campaign

Today, we pause to honor and remember the service members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. 🇺🇸

Feeling anxious? Make this photo your phone wallpaper and repeat these affirmations to yourself as needed 🧡.

The beautiful thing is; We get to CHOOSE joy.

We are honored to have Mikayla Gilbreath on our team. She recently gave an outstanding presentation on Complex and Traumatic Grief at the Association of Children's Residential & Community (ACRC) National conference in Phoenix. Thank you, Mikayla, for embodying !

Loneliness can be incredibly challenging for teenagers as they navigate the complexities of growing up, and it can be helpful for parents to know how to help teens deal with loneliness. Head here 👇 for expert insights on how to help your teen if you suspect their experiencing loneliness or social isolation.
https://www.embarkbh.com/blog/mental-health/how-to-deal-with-loneliness//?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=may_summer_campaign

Dustin Tibbitts, LMFT, one of Embark Behavioral Health's esteemed operational leaders, has been honored with the Association of Children's Residential & Community (ACRC) Life Fellow Award at the 68th Annual Conference, themed "Right Care, Right Place, Right Time: Revolutionizing the Children’s Continuum of Care."
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This accolade celebrates Dustin's commitment, leadership, and profound impact on ACRC and the youth treatment field. Dustin's dedication to the ACRC spans nearly 15 years and his contributions have been invaluable.
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His latest recognition by the ACRC reaffirms our collective dedication to elevating what works and reimagining how children and families access quality care.
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Congratulations, Dustin! Your award is not just a recognition of past accomplishments but also a testament to the future you continue to shape toward reversing our nation’s youth mental health crisis. 💫

How can you be part of that circle for someone today?

We're excited to announce that we are in-Network with Kaiser Permanente in California; Woodland Hills, Campbell, Walnut Creek, San Martin, and Virtual IOP (statewide) 🎉 . To learn more about the services provided at these locations, head here 👇 .
https://www.embarkbh.com/locations/?_sf_s=california

When it comes to racism and mental health, the psychological effects of racism on a teen’s emotional well-being can be troubling. During childhood and adolescence, core beliefs and personality traits form. Being exposed to racism during this developmental stage increases the risk of mental illness, racial trauma, and emotional issues that can persist well into adulthood.
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To get a better insight into racism and mental health, including how teens are affected and the importance of treatment, we turned to Dr. Sharnell Myles, our chief clinical officer. Head here 👇 to read what she had to say.
https://www.embarkbh.com/blog/mental-health/racism-and-mental-health//?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=aapi

Embark at Campbell invites you to celebrate our 1 year anniversary!
Lets celebrate the success of providing quality treatment to overs hundreds of teens, adolescents, and young adults! Those of you who are as passionate about mental health as we are--we invite you to bring your family, friends, and anyone you believe would benefit from our services.

Join us for some amazing food, entertainment, compelling speakers, and making new connections.
The event is Tuesday July 26th from 4-7pm. Looking forward to seeing you!

We are so happy to have Brittany join our team!
Brittany Woodward is an Associate Marriage and Family therapist who graduated from Santa Clara University with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. Brittany was born and raised in the San Jose area and obtained her Bachelors degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University as well (Go Broncos). Brittany has worked across multiple mental health settings from Outpatient treatment, Intensive Outpatient treatment, Partial Hospitalization and School Based programs. Brittany utilizes a client centered approach in which she meets children, teens and adults where there are at and focuses on the needs the goals that they have set for themselves. She also has training in the evidence-based therapies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). She utilizes these forms of therapy to help meet the individualized treatment goals and develop ways to manage, cope and sustain positive changes found throughout the therapeutic process. Brittany is passionate in working with children and youth, she aims at helping children find their happiness, passions, resources and abilities to conquer the challenges that life may throw their way. Outside of work you can find Brittany walking her two Siberian Huskies around the Campbell area or spending time with family and friends.

We are so excited to have a new member of our team!

Samantha is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who earned her B.Science in Psychology and Social Action from Palo Alto University and her Master’s in Counseling and Psychology from Santa Clara University. She works with extensive and highly diverse populations and has found a particular passion for working with adolescents and young adults. Her clinical interests include working with mood, anxiety, and behavioral challenges as well as assisting clients in developing and strengthening interpersonal skills and relationships. Samantha has a background working in crisis intervention and higher levels of therapeutic care. Samantha's approach to therapy is utilizing evidence-based practices tailored to each individual's needs and strengths and deeply believes in the power of empathy and connectedness in therapeutic relationships. She uses evidence-based practices to assist clients as they grow, evolve and heal, while also incorporating strong wellness disciplines, compassion and support to develop safe and meaningful therapeutic relationships. Samantha strives to create effective and meaningful collaboration with each client to become more self-aware of their authentic self, resilience and unrealized strengths as they work together on a journey of healing. When she isn’t working, you can find her spending time with her family and friends, cooking, hiking, and being a dog-mom to Asher

Are you a parent or clinician curious about the benefits of short-term residential treatment?
Join us Thursday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m. MST for a 30-to-45-minute discussion about Embark's clinical approach. There will also be a 15-minute portion dedicated to questions from our attendees.
Our panel of experts will provide tips for clinicians and parents on what to look for when selecting the best short-term treatment.
So mark your calendars now, and head to the link below to register for this free event.
http://ow.ly/gWyL50HwPQ2
Please share this free event with any friends, family members, or co-workers you feel may benefit.

One of our amazing LMFTs is Leslie Bazan. Leslie is bilingual (spanish) and has worked with children with developmental disabilities, monolingual Spanish speaking families and young adults with co-occuring diagnosis such as addictions, mood disorders and/or psychosis in a community mental health setting.

Her clinical areas of focus include life stress, life transitions, traumatic stress, grief, substance use behaviors, depression, anxiety, empowerment and resilience.

We are lucky to have Leslie on our team!

Embark at Campbell is so grateful for our amazing enrollment director Mia Singer LMFT. She moved from Los Angeles to Campbell – mid pandemic - and is loving it! For the past two years she has been working as a private practice therapist, working with teens and adults in individual and group therapy. Prior to this, Mia worked specifically with teen and young adults (13-25 years old) in many different forms, from residential treatment to field based therapy. Coming from a Humanistic Psychology background, Mia takes on a person/ client centered therapeutic process that focuses on self-actualization, self-efficacy, and the understanding that humans are inherently good, in order to create lasting change. In her free time Mia loves to hike and travel, whenever possible, and is trying very hard to be a better cook. Most of the time though, she is probably at home, watching TV with her very chunky cat named Lucille (pictures and videos are most definitely available, upon request).

Thank you to all who came to our open house! It was an amazing evening of collaboration and friendship.