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AdventHealth launching teen behavioral health program Aug. 4

Partners celebrate the AdventHealth Medical Group Adolescent Behavioral Health at Hendersonville Intensive Outpatient Program, which opens Aug. 4 on Justice Street.

By Lightning Reports, Published: July 25, 2025

AdventHealth will launch a new Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program next month to care for teens ages 13 to 18 in the community.

The AdventHealth Medical Group Adolescent Behavioral Health at Hendersonville Intensive Outpatient Program is centered on therapy groups specifically focused on improving mental health, anxiety and depression in teens and adolescents.
Scheduled to open Monday. Aug. 4, the program is in partnership with the Hope Coalition and designed to provide compassionate care to teens who are experiencing psychiatric disorders, behavioral issues or dual diagnoses.
AdventHealth welcomed community members, local leaders and mental health advocates on July 22 for a ribbon-cutting and to learn more about the services that will be offered to support adolescent mental health in Western North Carolina. The program is housed at the Hope Coalition Youth Connection Center at 301 N. Justice St.

Founded by the Henderson County Partnership for Health in 2013, Hope Coalition is a grassroots initiative dedicated to preventing substance use among youth and supporting long-term recovery for those affected by alcohol and drug addiction through community collaboration and evidence-based strategies.
“Having this program will allow for early intervention,” said Shalom Littrell, social worker for the Adolescent Behavioral Health program. “Many adolescents face different challenges with their mental health. An IOP provides a protective approach before issues escalate to crisis levels, helping prevent hospitalizations or long-term disengagement from school and peers.”

With this program, teens can access the care and mental health support they need, while having the convenience of living at home. The program’s duration will vary from 6 to 8 weeks and will include access to a medication management provider and individual sessions with a licensed therapist. Dedicated time will be provided to meet with the parents or guardians as well.
“Our program will include sessions with the parents, which will strengthen communication and support systems at home, which is crucial for lasting recovery,” Littrell said. “By reducing the burden on emergency services and inpatient facilities, the IOP will help build more resilient and responsive mental health infrastructure in the community.”
AdventHealth welcomes referrals from parents, guardians, school counselors, and health care providers, ensuring a seamless and accessible process to bring hope and healing to the youth of Western North Carolina.

To learn more, visit AdventHealthNC.com or call 828-687-5660.