Adolescent IOP: Intensive support
Built around school, home, and real life.
Manna Treatment's Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program helps teens ages 13–18 in and around Duluth navigate mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and disordered eating, with after-school programming that keeps them connected to family, school, and friends.
The Program
A structured, supportive IOP for teens - without putting life on hold
Our Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is built for teens who need consistent, meaningful support but don't require hospitalization or inpatient care. Participants stay engaged in school, family, and friendships while building the tools and confidence to thrive.
- Meets 4 days per week: Monday to Thursday, 4:30 – 7:30 PM
- Designed for teens ages 13–18 navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and disordered eating.
- Receive care from highly trained clinicians using evidence-based treatment and tailored to fit your needs.
- Teens continue living at home, attending school, and staying connected to daily life.
- More support than weekly therapy, without hospitalization or inpatient care.
- Family involvement is woven into every step of treatment.
Finding the right support
How should I know if an adolescent IOP group is right for my teen?
Adolescent IOP may be a good fit if several of the experiences below feel familiar for your teen. Our team can learn about your family's needs and help you decide whether this level of support is right for them.
Is your teen currently:
Between 13-18 years old- Struggling with anxiety and/or depression
- Feeling isolated or disconnected from others
- Having difficulty functioning at home, at school, or in relationships
- Needing more consistent support than weekly therapy
- Looking to achieve personal growth through peer connections and skill building
After-School Schedule
Support that fits around the school day
Our adolescent track meets 4 days a week; Monday through Thursday, after school hours between 4:30 and 7:30pm. Teens get intensive, structured treatment and still have time for homework, family, and rest.
After-School Track
Monday – Thursday, 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Intensive programming that wraps around the school day so teens can get meaningful support without disrupting academics or extracurriculars.
Inquire about this programOur Approach
Evidence-based care, delivered with warmth
Treatment combines proven therapeutic approaches with genuine human connection — so teens build practical skills and feel supported every step of the way.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps teens identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns.
DBT Skills
Distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Mindfulness
Practical tools to ground the body and quiet an anxious mind.
Family Involvement
Parents are partners — we guide families through every step of treatment.
Peer Connection
A small, supportive group where teens feel seen, heard, and less alone.
In-Network Care
Preferred partner with most major insurers, making care more accessible.
Group Therapy
Active treatment sessions to create opportunities for shared growth
Our teen groups are designed to be interactive. Your teen will have opportunities to learn new skills, discuss real-life situations, receive feedback, practice communication, and connect what they're learning to their everyday lives at home and at school. Adolescents are encouraged to share and participate at their own pace, building trust and therapeutic rapport is an important part of the process.
- Process groups
- Psychoeducation
- Coping skills
- Emotional regulation
- Communication
- Relationships
- Mindfulness
- Stress management
- Relapse prevention when applicable
- Self-esteem and self-awareness
- Trauma-informed skill development
- Life skills
What happens in process groups?
Process groups give your teen a safe, clinician-guided space to work through what's happening in their life right now, alongside peers who understand what they're going through. They may help your teen:
- Identify current emotions
- Explore patterns of behavior
- Practice healthy communication
- Receive constructive feedback
- Increase self-awareness
- Identify barriers to progress
- Develop healthier coping strategies
- Learn from other group members' experiences
Interactive & creative treatment
We use creative and experiential activities when appropriate to support treatment goals. These activities give teens another way to express themselves, reflect on their experiences, and practice therapeutic skills — especially when talking directly feels hard. Examples include:
- Art-based emotional expression
- Values collages
- Vision boards
- Journaling
- Music or lyric-based reflection
- Drawing emotional experiences
- Creative coping-skill activities
- Strengths exercises
- Relationship mapping
- Mindfulness-based activities
- Therapeutic writing
Parent questions, answered
Immediate support
24/7 crisis helplines
If you are in immediate crisis, please reach out to one of the following 24/7 helplines.
Find more trusted information on our Research and Resources page.
Ready to take the next step?
Reach out by phone or through our inquiry form. Our team will schedule a brief call, verify your benefits, and walk you through the next steps, typically within a few business days.
3305 Breckinridge Blvd #116, Duluth, GA 30096
