Change Lanes – Youth Support

Change Lanes Youth Support Services is an addiction treatment provider and behavioral health center in Lancaster, California, serving at-risk and probation youth ages eight to 17 and adults in need of court ordered classes.

The organization offers outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs, group therapy, and individual counseling, plus dual diagnosis care for co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. All youth programs are offered free of charge. For adult services the center accepts several insurances including TRICARE and federal or government funding.

What kinds of programs are offered?

Change Lanes provides regular outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for youth and teenagers, including group therapy, individual counseling, and dual diagnosis treatment. The center also offers court approved adult classes in substance abuse education, anger management, domestic violence, parent education, and life skills.

Who can get help here?

The primary focus is youth ages 8 to 17 who are at-risk or involved in the juvenile justice system, including adolescents dealing with substance use or trauma. Adults referred through probation, CalWorks, or other county programs can also access court approved classes and support groups.

What approaches and therapies are used?

Change Lanes uses cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and contingency management alongside holistic options like adventure therapy, art therapy, and peer support. Social emotional learning, mentoring, life skills development, and 12-step facilitation are the foundations of treatment.