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Cornerstone Healing Center, a Valley‑based substance use and mental health treatment provider, has launched a new Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for adolescents.
The new program expands access to evidence‑based mental health and substance use treatment for teens at a time when demand for adolescent services continues to rise in Arizona and nationwide, according to a press release.
Cornerstone Healing Center introduced a virtual intensive outpatient program for adults in 2025. Independent outcome data showed participants experienced greater symptom improvement compared with national benchmarks, based on a Mental Health Outcomes review using the BASIS‑32 assessment.
Program participants averaged an 80% reduction in symptom severity, compared with 38% reported in comparable programs, and discharge symptom severity was reported as 57% lower than similar programs.
In recent years, Arizona families have faced increases in adolescent anxiety, depression and substance misuse. Access to in‑person treatment can be limited by transportation challenges, school schedules and capacity constraints at treatment centers, creating barriers for many families seeking care.
“Every family deserves access to treatment that truly works,” Marcus Clark, chief operating officer of Cornerstone Healing Center, said. “Our Virtual IOP removes the barriers that often prevent teens from getting help while delivering the same proven outcomes that have made Cornerstone a leader in behavioral healthcare. Quality treatment should never be out of reach.”
The adolescent Virtual IOP serves teens ages 13 to 17 and includes individual therapy, group sessions, family counseling and psychiatric services. Treatment is delivered in real time by licensed clinicians with experience in adolescent care through a secure, HIPAA‑compliant telehealth platform.
The virtual format allows teens to receive structured treatment while maintaining school and family routines. Cornerstone Healing Center is in‑network with most major insurance providers, including several AHCCCS plans, to support accessibility for families.
