Our most meaningful results emerge in the months and years following treatment. Through confidential parent surveys at 3-6 months and one year post-discharge, we measure real-world progress in areas essential to lasting wellness:
Where authentic journeys
lead to measurable growth
LONG-TERM OUTCOMES
90%
of families reported improvement in their child’s overall quality of life
87%
of families reported improvement in family functioning and well-being
81%
of parents felt more confident in their parenting abilities after treatment
83%
of clients did not require psychiatric hospitalization or residential care after discharge
74%
of clients have been more consistent with medication or treatment adherence
80%
of parents rated their child’s symptom improvement as 7 or higher on a 10-point scale
83%
reduction in need for higher levels of care
74%
increase in parent confidence and effectiveness
At Ascend Healthcare, we believe that true healing extends far beyond discharge. Our comprehensive outcomes approach tracks both immediate progress and long-term sustainability, providing families with real, measurable insight into their teen’s authentic journey toward lasting wellbeing.
Evidence-Based
Outcomes
Our commitment to clinical excellence means rigorously measuring what matters most—the profound changes that empower teens and families long after treatment ends.
The Foundation for Lasting Change
Healing begins from day one. At Ascend, we utilize sophisticated clinical assessment tools to monitor emotional, behavioral, and academic progress throughout your teen’s personalized care journey.
We track key indicators, including:
Shifts in social connections and increasing withdrawal
Academic changes and diminished passion for activities
Emotional volatility and disconnection from family
Disrupted sleep patterns and physical changes
Increasing difficulty meeting responsibilities
These real-time measures inform our treatment approach while demonstrating tangible progress—early and consistently—establishing the foundation for sustainable wellbeing beyond our doors.
FAMILY VOICES
THE HEART OF OUR SUCCESS
“This place didn’t just treat the symptoms—it gave me purpose. ”
“It’s not about perfection—it’s about progress. And I’ve made more here than anywhere. ”
“I feel lighter than I have in years. Thank you, Ascend. ”
Comprehensive Measurement Approach
Our outcomes framework examines multiple dimensions of wellness:
- Diagnostic-specific symptom reduction across anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use
- Family system health, including communication, boundaries, and support capacity
- Academic engagement and educational advancement
- Social connection and healthy relationship development
- Self-efficacy and resilience for managing future challenges
Where Healing Continues and Connection Thrives
The Ascend journey doesn’t end at discharge—it evolves into lifelong connection through our vibrant alumni community. Our ongoing support system offers weekly programming for parents and teens, regular events, and opportunities to reconnect with our clinical team.
This continued engagement provides multiple benefits:
- Reinforces skills learned during treatment through ongoing practice
- Provides valuable data that helps us track long-term outcomes
- Refines our approach based on real-world feedback
- Ensures authentic strength discovered during treatment continues to flourish
- Offers ongoing support from parent groups to teen check-ins
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From Treatment to Thriving
At Ascend, we believe in care that creates profound change—where clinical excellence meets the comfort of home, and where families discover the tools for lasting wellbeing. Our results reflect our unwavering commitment to guiding young people in discovering their authentic strength through family-centered support and clinical expertise.