Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center – Agoura Hills, California
3821 Marks Road, Agoura Hills, California, 91301
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
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Addiction Resource Score
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In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
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Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center is a specialized rehabilitation sanctuary dedicated to helping adolescents of all genders overcome addiction, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. Located in a serene environment conducive to healing, Hillcrest provides comprehensive residential care, with treatment durations ranging from 30 to 90 days. The center accommodates between 6 to 15 clients at a time, ensuring an intimate and supportive setting where each adolescent receives personalized attention.
Hillcrest offers both short-term and long-term residential care, depending on the specific needs of the client. The facility is committed to delivering around-the-clock care, with a favorable patient-to-staff ratio that ensures each adolescent receives continuous support and supervision. It also provides a wide array of therapeutic modalities designed to address the diverse needs of its clients like the Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, Psychodrama, and Stress Reduction, which help clients explore and express their emotions in a safe and constructive manner.
In addition to these therapies, Hillcrest incorporates a variety of holistic and experiential therapies into its treatment programs. These include Dance, Life Skills Training, Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence Development, Improv/Comedy, Gardening, Conflict Resolution, Equine Therapy, Career Counseling, Nutrition Education, Academic Tutoring, Canine Therapy, Yoga, Music Groups, Reading Groups, Fitness Programs, Process Groups, and Self-Care activities. This comprehensive approach ensures that clients receive a well-rounded treatment experience that addresses not only their addiction but also their overall well-being.
Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center is accredited by LegitScript, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and is recognized by Psychology Today. These accreditations reflect the center’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care, safety, and ethical practices in adolescent rehabilitation. With a focus on individualized treatment and holistic care, Hillcrest provides adolescents with the tools and support they need to achieve lasting recovery and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Holistic Treatment
- Mentoring/peer support
- Aftercare Support
- Individualized Treatment
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Cocaine Detoxification
- Methamphetamines detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for tobacco use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Treatment Modalities
- Group counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Family counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy
- Individual psychotherapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Creative Arts Therapy
- Equine Therapy
- Life Skills
- 12-step facilitation
- Holistic Treatment
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Animal Therapy
- Nutrition Therapy
- Fitness Therapy
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Alcoholism
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Luxury Treatment
- Detoxification
- Aftercare
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Long-term residential
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
License and Accreditation
- LegitScript
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ancillary Services
- Education services
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
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