Lunch and Learn

February 21, 2019

“Our youth are experiencing relationships of different levels for the very first time.” Clinical Director Paul Cancro explains to our interns, at today’s Lunch and Learn. Todays discussion focused on our Adolescent IOP program.


If you have an adolescent family member or friend in need of substance use treatment services, we can help.


Ages 13 – 17
Daily groups focused on substance use education and relapse prevention
Support from peers and family members
Healthy environment
Licensed, experienced and compassionate counselors



Please email our team at adolescentiop@rootcenter.org so that we may assist in the coordination of the most appropriate level of care.


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