Ryther pioneers a new approach to youth mental health services with the launch of the Juniper Program

Ryther’s new program for adolescents ages 14–17 joins Sage and Willow to create a comprehensive PHP/IOP continuum serving Seattle-area youth ages 8–17.

SEATTLE, WA — Ryther, a nonprofit behavioral health provider serving youth and families in the Seattle area, announced the launch of Juniper Mood & Anxiety, a new Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for teens of all genders ages 14–17.

Accepting participants in June 2026! 

“With Sage, Willow, and now Juniper, we can offer specialized, developmentally appropriate intensive care to youth ages 8 through 17, each program tailored to the specific challenges young people face. Launching Juniper represents a significant step in our ability to meet the growing mental health needs of adolescents in our community.”  — Karen Brady, Executive Director & CEO

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Introducing Juniper: Mood & Anxiety 

Ages 14–17  ·  Opening June 2026 

Juniper addresses a critical gap for older adolescents experiencing mood and anxiety symptoms that interfere with daily functioning—including difficulty attending school, maintaining relationships, and managing everyday responsibilities. The program provides an environment where teens can stabilize symptoms, build coping and regulation skills, and grow in confidence. 

Treatment integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). 

Services include individual therapy, family therapy, skill-based group therapy, experiential therapy on our challenge course and psychiatry services (PHP), and an optional substance use recovery component.  

For more information: www.ryther.org/mood-anxiety-intensive-services