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Paradigm Treatment Receives State Approval to Add Eight Beds at Its Austin Teen Residential Treatment Center - Newswire.com
Texas HHSC (Google News) · August 10, 2026
In plain language
Paradigm Treatment is expanding its residential mental health facility in Austin, Texas, to help more teenagers ages 12 to 17. The center is adding new beds in two phases, which will increase its total capacity to 40 beds by the end of August 2026. This expansion aims to address the growing difficulty families face when trying to find intensive care for youth struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. The program provides a mix of therapy, medical management, and on-site schooling so students can stay on track with their education.
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Key takeaways
- The Austin residential center is increasing its capacity from 24 to 40 beds by late August 2026.
- The facility serves adolescents ages 12 to 17 dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use issues.
- Treatment includes four individual therapy sessions per week, along with group therapy, family therapy, and parent coaching.
- The program provides on-site academic support so teens can continue their schoolwork during residential treatment.
- Texas is currently working to build more capacity for psychiatric residential youth treatment to meet rising demand.
Paradigm Treatment Receives State Approval to Add Eight Beds at Its Austin Teen Residential Treatment Center Newswire.com
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