Riley Hospital for Children Adolescent Dual Diagnosis Program

Riley Hospital for Children Adolescent Dual Diagnosis Program is a specialized outpatient treatment program in Indianapolis, Indiana helping teens who are facing both substance use disorders and cooccurring mental health challenges.

Using the evidence-based ENCOMPASS model, the program integrates addiction treatment with behavioral health care in a single coordinated approach.

Riley's multidisciplinary team focuses on family centered trauma informed recovery that equips adolescents and their families with the skills needed for lasting change.

Adolescent Dual Diagnosis Treatment at Riley Hospital

The ENCOMPASS program runs for 12 to 16 weeks with weekly sessions delivered in person or via telemedicine across multiple Indiana locations.

Treatment begins with a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to identify both substance use patterns and underlying psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders or anger and defiance issues.

Teens receive individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, at home skills practice, motivational incentives to support abstinence and regular urine drug screening.

Family involvement is a cornerstone of the program with parent sessions and family therapy designed to reinforce progress at home and strengthen communication and coping strategies for the entire household.

Quick Facts About Riley's Dual Diagnosis Program

• Program length: 12 to 16 weeks of structured outpatient care with weekly sessions
• Treatment approach: ENCOMPASS model combining CBT, family therapy, motivational incentives, medication management when appropriate and community engagement support
• Clinical team: Multidisciplinary staff including an addiction boarded adolescent psychiatrist, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
• Payment options: Accepts private insurance and self pay arrangements
• Unique feature: The first and only program in the Midwest offering ENCOMPASS integrated dual diagnosis treatment for adolescents