RISE: A Comprehensive DBT Intensive Outpatient Program for Teens (ages 13-18 | grades 8-12)

RISE Features

RISE can help prevent teens who have suicidal thoughts/behaviors, have recently attempted suicide, and/or repetitively engage in self-harm behaviors from inpatient hospitalization or ending up in the emergency room. During the evaluation, our clinical team can help to determine whether RISE would be an appropriate alternative.  In most cases, our care team can let your family know within 24 hours if RISE seems like the right fit for your teen.

• Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), including
  • Individual and group therapy
  • Multi-family skills groups to help foster positive family relationships
  • 24/7 phone coaching for teens
• Small group setting
• Longer program duration, increasing likelihood of desired outcomes
• Seasoned, licensed clinicians who specialize in working with teens
• Adolescent psychiatry and medication management
• Support with transitions between IOP, inpatient and outpatient therapy
• Coordination with outside mental health providers, school staff and appropriate medical professionals
• Santa Clara County Medi-Cal insurance is accepted. For other county Medi-Cal insurance, uninsured or underinsured individuals, please inquire about our MESA scholarships.  
• Directed by Dr. Ramsey Khasho, Chief Clinical Officer at CHC

Download the RISE Brochure  – English (PDF)

Download the RISE Brochure – Spanish (PDF)

Who Can Benefit

Adolescents ages 13-18 (grades 8-12) with:

• Suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors
• Self-harm behaviors (e.g., cutting)
• Significant decrease in functioning at school and/or at home
• Severe symptoms of anxiety and/or depression
• Significant difficulty regulating emotions

Goals of the RISE Program

RISE stands for Reaching Interpersonal and Self Effectiveness — one of the primary goals of DBT and a cornerstone of the program.

• Reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors
• Reduce self-harm behaviors (e.g., cutting)
• Improve ability to regulate emotions and cope with stress
• Improve important areas of life such as school, home, friendships and family relationships
• Reduce the need for higher level of care
• Help teens build a life worth living