The college years should be about independence and growth. But for many, higher education also includes depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. That’s why Clearview Treatment Programs offers evidence-based treatment for college-aged adults (18+) experiencing mental health or substance use challenges, helping them build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and thrive on campus.
What We Treat
Our programs provide compassionate, personalized treatment for college students facing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions, offering clinical support to address immediate needs and practical tools to sustain long-term recovery.
Why Clearview + College Students = Success
Targeted, Age-Appropriate Care
Programs designed for young adults foster a sense of community among
peers navigating similar life transitions and academic pressures for added support.
Academic Coordination
Partnering with schools to privately navigate student leave, re-entry, and academic planning is part of the services we offer — all while protecting your privacy.
Comprehensive Care
From residential treatment to intensive outpatient programs, we offer the proper level of care to meet your current and future needs.
Evidence-Based, Trauma-Informed Approach
Programs encompass group and one-on-one therapy, psychiatry, medication management, and a focus on life skills, promoting whole-person healing.
Fast Facts: College Students + Mental Health
of students in 2024 self-reported having a mental or behavioral health concern
of young adults with a mental health issue receive treatment
of college students met the criteria for a substance use disorder
Nonmedical
use of prescription drugs is more prevalent during college than in the years after college
Mental Health + Substance Use During College: Why It Happens
Academic Pressure
It’s not all frat parties and football games. College comes with heavy workloads, competitive environments, and chronic stress that can fuel depression and substance use.
Identity Development + Life Transitions
Navigating your newfound independence is exciting, but self-discovery often comes with a mix of trial and error. Life transitions can cause emotional strain that leads to self-medicating.
Social Isolation
We need human connection, but relationships during the college years can be fraught with emotion. Those struggles can increase loneliness, leading to depression and other mental health conditions.
Unresolved Trauma or Past Experiences
Childhood trauma and unresolved pain can resurface during this time of transition, contributing to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, anxiety, or substance use.
Perfectionism
Influencer culture continues to inspire unrealistic expectations, and when we strive for perfection, it can lead to self-criticism, anxiety, and emotional pain.
Peer Pressure
College is a great time to try new things, but experimentation with drugs and alcohol can lead to dependency. That’s why healthy limits and support systems are so important.
Limited Coping Skills or Mental Health Awareness
Students arrive at college with dorm décor and the latest tech, but even the most detailed packing lists don’t include tools for managing stress, setbacks, and emotional dysregulation.
Taking Time Out to Get Help
It may seem overwhelming to consider taking a leave of absence from school to focus on your mental health. The truth is, it’s not as uncommon as you might think. And getting help for a behavioral health or substance use issue can benefit both your academic future and your overall well-being. You just need to plan. Here’s how to navigate the process:
1. Know before you go
Review your college’s leave of absence guidelines and meet with administrators to make sure you fully understand your options, rights, and responsibilities.
2. Communicate
Submit a formal leave request and notify the relevant campus contacts, such as the Dean of Students, disability services, or residence life staff. Maintain open communication while protecting your privacy.
3. Coordinate
Meet with your academic advisor to discuss next steps so you can determine which options — from course withdrawals and incompletes to pass/fail grading — are best for your situation and communicate that to your professors.
4. Follow the plan
It’s tempting to think about what you’re missing, but taking the time you need to heal and following your treatment plan will ensure you’ll return to campus with new tools to support your emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
5. Set yourself up for success
Your academic advisor can collaborate with you to create a reintegration plan that smooths the reentry process. That may include a reduced course load, peer support, and support services for your first semester back.
FAQs
Your treatment program staff can provide documentation for medical leave or accommodations and work with you to coordinate a smooth transition back to school when you’re ready.
We treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders, as well as PTSD. We can also address co-occurring mental health and substance use symptoms together, also known as dual diagnosis treatment.
The length of treatment depends on your individual needs. Residential treatment typically lasts several weeks, whereas outpatient care provides ongoing support with greater flexibility.
Yes. With your consent, we offer family therapy and involvement options to promote open communication and holistic healing.
Treatment doesn’t end at discharge. We provide personalized aftercare planning, alum support, and referrals to outpatient providers or campus-based resources near you to help you maintain the momentum gained during treatment.
Our Programs
Our specialized treatment programs deliver clinically excellent care for substance abuse and addiction, borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and many other mental health challenges.
Taking the Next Step
We’re so glad you took the first step towards getting treatment for yourself or your family member by visiting our site. If you’d like to speak with a knowledgeable team member who can answer your questions and guide you through the following steps, call us today.
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