Young Adult's Mental Health Contact Link

Young Adult Mental Health Program

(949) 557-0077

Explore how our program works

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

Modules of Focus Per Week

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.

Walking the Middle Path

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.

Distress Tolerance

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.

Emotional Regulation

Helps identify and label emotions accurately.
Teaches strategies to reduce emotional vulnerability and reactivity.
Promotes building positive experiences and increasing emotional resilience.

Interpersonal Effectiveness

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.

The Hoag Young Adult Program is an 8-week, skills-based experience for adults 18–28 navigating emotions, isolation, and uncertainty. Our small-group sessions help build tools for regulation, social effectiveness, and resilience. No judgment, just support.

Being a young adult today is harder than ever—58% say they lack a sense of purpose, and nearly half feel the weight of a world that seems to be unraveling. Whether you’re the one facing these struggles or a parent watching your child navigate them, our Young Adult Mental Health program offers the guidance, tools, and support needed to find stability and hope.

Program Structure

Our young adult program focuses on building essential coping and social-emotional skills to better navigate their depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, and more. Review a sample of our curriculum to see how our approach is different.

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Resources

Finding your way through stress, anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. We’ve gathered trusted resources designed for young adults, offering practical tools and support to help you take the next step toward balance and well-being

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Looking for mental health services tailored to teens?

ASPIRE Teen Mental Health Program, an 8-week skills-based after-school program designed for teens ages 12-18.

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Skills-Based Learning

Led by a team of experts, this accredited treatment program equips young adults ages 18 to 28 with tools to learn coping strategies and how to build healthy relationships. In a supportive, in-person, small group setting, participants will meet three days a week for eight consecutive weeks. Just like physical health, the sooner a mental health or emotional concern is identified and addressed, the better the outcome.

What You'll Gain

By the end of the program, you can expect to: understand and manage your emotions instead of feeling controlled by them; feel more connected and confident in your relationships; replace harmful coping habits with healthier strategies; increase focus and motivation for school, work, or life goals; gain a stronger sense of self, direction, and purpose; create strategies for managing future anxieties or stressors.

Our Approach

Utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, our experts help young adults to better take on day to day stresses and pitfalls that are common in their current stage of life. By working in a group setting, participants will be able to build relationship skills, which can improve effectiveness in school, work, and interpersonal situations. With the help of our experienced interdisciplinary treatment team, participants will learn to navigate the challenges of this transitional stage by: improving their sense of self and incorporating strategies related to emotional regulation and distress tolerance; learning and applying effective coping skills to their day to day lives; establishing and maintaining healthy relationships with not only themselves but with family members, friends and the community; and helping them build their own identity.

Support, Skills and a Place to be Yourself

Our Young Adult Mental Health program is an 8-week Intensive Outpatient Program that meets four afternoons per week, helping young adults develop essential coping strategies and social-emotional skills when they need it most. This is an interactive, educational classroom setting designed to be collaborative. This program is not group therapy; it’s educational skill coaching.

Your mental health care starts here

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Find the right provider

Get care from medical providers that fit your needs in a location near you.

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Explore mental health resources

Find information made to guide and support you on your journey into adulthood.

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Get in touch

Didn’t see what you’re looking for? Reach out and we’ll make sure you get what you need.

Structured Program To Get You Back To You

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.

Verify Insurance

Don’t worry about insurance complexities. We’re are here for you.

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.

To verify your insurance coverage, call one of our mental health specialists today at (949) 557-0077 and we will be happy to assist you.

Additional Resources

Article

How to Talk to Someone with Anxiety

November 21, 2025
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Three Easy Steps for Practicing Meditation

June 30, 2025
2 min read

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Dr. Safahieh: Is “Gaming Disorder,” A Real Addiction and How Can I Tell if it's Affecting my Child?

Resources from National Institute of Mental Health

Understanding the signs of bipolar disorder can help you or someone you love know what to look for and how to act. If you or someone you love is experiecing bipolar disorder and they are capable of joining a group session, call our Young Adult Mental Health Program today.

National Institute of Mental Health - Bipolar Disorder

Understanding Stress

When you're feeling overwhelmed, learn to understand if it's stress or anxiety and what you can do to manage those feelings. If you're having trouble doing it on your own, our expert team can assist you with the skills to manage those overwhelming thoughts.

Managing Stress & Anxiety

Here are some helpful tips to help you manage your stress or anxiety. If you struggle to manage this alone, know there is help for you when you need it.

Ways to cope with your stress and anxiety

Young Adult Mental Health

Young Adult Mental Health Program - Irvine

16100 Sand Canyon Ave., Suite 150

Irvine, CA 92618

Young Adult Mental Health - Newport Beach

307 Placentia Ave., Suite 109B

Newport Beach, CA 92663

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

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:

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.
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.
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.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Meet the Team

Our cohesive, supportive and vibrant team has over 10 years experience supporting young adult mental wellbeing and helping individuals achieve their life goals.