Youth & Young Adult Services
Support for the move into adulthood
Building an independent adult life can mean navigating school, work, relationships, housing, and well-being at the same time. CNS Healthcare offers support that centers each young person’s strengths, goals, and connections.
Explore PATH for practical support with adult life, and learn about the Intensive Outpatient Program currently in development.
Programs at a glance
PATH · Ages 16–26
Individualized support for education, employment, independent living, and well-being.
IOP · Ages 16–25
A planned level of structured treatment for substance-use and co-occurring behavioral health needs.
IOP is in development. Enrollment and referrals are not currently open.
Pathways in Adult Transitions and Hope (PATH)
For young adults ages 16–26
PATH provides youth-driven, trauma-informed support to help young people move into adulthood using the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) Model. Each person’s goals guide the support they receive.
We help young adults with
- Independent living skills
- Education and academic success
- Employment and career planning
- Emotional wellness and personal growth
- Community connections and support networks
Services focus on five core areas: education, employment, living situation, personal well-being, and community-life functioning.
Program features
- Individualized support plans
- Life skills development
- Education and employment coaching
- Housing and resource navigation
- Peer support and mentoring
- Family support and engagement
Who can refer?
Community agencies, schools, healthcare providers, family members, self-referrals, and internal CNS programs can refer to PATH.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
In development · Ages 16–25
CNS Healthcare is developing a structured Intensive Outpatient Program for youth and young adults with substance-use and co-occurring behavioral health needs. It is designed to offer more support than routine outpatient care while helping young people stay connected to school, work, family, and community.
The program is not currently accepting referrals or enrollment. Referral instructions, access procedures, and contact information are still being finalized.
Who may benefit?
The planned program may be appropriate for young people ages 16–25 who:
- Need more support than traditional outpatient treatment
- Experience substance-use or co-occurring mental health challenges
- Could benefit from structured, coordinated care
- Need a bridge between routine outpatient services and higher levels of care
- Want to remain connected to their daily lives and community while receiving treatment
Planned program components
- Group therapy: Structured therapeutic groups supporting recovery and growth.
- Individual therapy: Person-centered treatment focused on strengths, goals, and clinical needs.
- Family and support involvement: Engagement of family and natural supports when appropriate.
- Medication treatment integration: Comprehensive substance-use treatment support.
- Care coordination and recovery support: Connections to services and resources supporting long-term recovery.
Services will be based on individual assessment, treatment goals, and clinical needs.
Questions about the programs
How are PATH and IOP different?
PATH focuses on practical skills, personal goals, and support for adult life for ages 16–26. The planned IOP is a structured outpatient treatment option for ages 16–25 with substance-use and co-occurring behavioral health needs.
How is IOP different from routine outpatient care?
IOP is being designed to provide a higher level of structure and coordinated clinical support. It will serve as an intermediate option between routine outpatient services and higher levels of care.
Can I refer someone to PATH?
PATH accepts referrals from young adults themselves, family members, schools, healthcare providers, community agencies, and CNS programs. Contact CNS Healthcare to ask about PATH and next steps.
Is IOP accepting referrals?
No. The program is still in development. Referral instructions and access procedures are being finalized, and enrollment is not currently open.
Connect with CNS Healthcare
Call 800-615-0411 to ask about PATH or for general information about CNS Healthcare services. IOP referrals and enrollment are not currently open.
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