Young Adult Mental Health Program

If you find yourself isolating, emotionally overwhelmed, falling behind in where you want to be, or feeling hopeless, you are not alone. Hoag's Young Adult Mental Health Program might be right for those young adults best served at a specialized program with peers.

Our program supports young adults ages 18–28 who are dealing with:

• Depression & anxiety

• Overwhelming loneliness

• ADHD & mood dysregulation

• Trauma, grief & loss

• History of self-injury

• Emotional and identity challenges related to adoption

• OCD or other mental health-related symptoms

Seeking help doesn't mean you have failed. You are taking the next steps towards progressing to your best self.

The Hoag Young Adult Mental Health program is a specialized 8-week program designed to support young adults aged 18-28 in developing essential coping skills for managing their mental health. The program is grounded in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a highly effective therapeutic approach that equips participants with practical tools to handle life’s challenges and enhance their overall well-being. The group structure fosters a sense of community and peer support, allowing participants to share their experiences and learn from one another in a safe and nurturing environment. The program runs three days per week—Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays—providing a balanced structure for participants to integrate therapy into their daily lives while maintaining other commitments such as work or school. This program is not group therapy; it’s educational skill coaching.

• Program Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

• Evidence-based therapy: Group sessions using DBT and CBT

• Multidisciplinary care team: Therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers

• Judgment-free environment rooted in empathy and encouragement

• Coping skill-based curriculum for skills use beyond the group setting to set you up for lifelong success

Each week, we will focus on learning a new skill and implement it into practice. For each module listed below, we will spend two weeks discussing and developing skillsets for understanding and development.

In a group setting, you will learn more about your emotions and effective communication skills with peers your age.

• Encourages balancing acceptance and change in relationships and personal decisions.

• Teaches validation, dialectical thinking, and reducing extreme or polarized views.

• Helps caregivers and clients navigate conflict and build mutual understanding.

• Provides tools to survive crisis situations without making them worse (e.g., distraction, self-soothing).

• Encourages acceptance of reality in moments of intense emotional pain.

• Focuses on short-term coping strategies rather than long-term change.

• Helps identify and label emotions accurately.

• Teaches strategies to reduce emotional vulnerability and reactivity.

• Promotes building positive experiences and increasing emotional resilience.

• Develops skills to assert needs and set boundaries while maintaining relationships.

• Balances self-respect, relationship goals, and objective effectiveness.

• Includes techniques like DEARMAN, GIVE, and FAST for effective communication.

Hoag works with most insurance providers and will advocate for you to get the maximum coverage possible.

Hoag respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. We will take every measure to ensure that the information you share with us remains confidential and is only disclosed to authorized individuals or entities with your explicit consent.

Not all mental health programs are built the same — and neither are you.

At Hoag, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all care. We offer something different: personalized, science-backed mental health support tailored specifically for young adults like you. Here's why more people are choosing Hoag over national or online-only programs:

1. Science That Works - Our program is built on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) — one of the most effective treatments for anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and more. This isn’t just talk therapy — you’ll learn practical, proven skills you can use in real life, starting day one.

2. Real Human Connection - While other programs rely heavily on apps or pre-recorded modules, we offer in-person care in a small group setting where you’re seen, heard, and supported. Our licensed therapists specialize in working with young adults and understand the unique challenges you're facing — from school stress and identity shifts to navigating independence and adult relationships.

3. Care That’s Close to Home - Hoag is not just a name on a website; we’re part of your community. With locations in Newport Beach and Irvine, you get the benefit of care that’s local, accessible, and backed by the full excellence of the Hoag Health Network — one of California’s top-ranked health systems.

4. More Than a Program — A Continuum of Care - Because we’re part of Hoag, we can offer continuity beyond the 8 weeks — including referrals to individual therapy, psychiatry, or other specialized services if you need them. You're not just entering a program. You're stepping into a network of long-term support.

You deserve care that meets you where you are and helps you grow forward. Hoag offers more than just therapy. We offer a foundation for real change.