Is Your Child or Teen Struggling with Emotional or Behavioral Issues?

Aris Clinic specializes in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) that helps kids ages 8-18 get back on track at home and in school.

Our team leads a structured, yet nurturing, in-person day of therapy, medication management and educational services in place of the regular school day. Kids learn empowering social, psycho-educational, mindfulness and coping skills. The program runs five days a week, is tailored to patient age and needs, and typically lasts 8-12 weeks.

Historically, 90% of our IOP participants discharge to outpatient care and return to school in an average of eight weeks.

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If your child is struggling because of behavioral or mental health issues, early intervention is critical. We specialize in addressing:

  • Anxiety / Excessive Worry
  • Bullying
  • Depression
  • Mood Dysregulation
  • School Avoidance
  • Social Struggles
  • Suicidal Thinking, Self-Harm
  • Technology Addiction
  • Trauma and Loss

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Why Choose Aris Clinic?

Watch how we’re helping kids regain their mental health footing in our short video that explains our holistic approach to mental health services.

Small Groups and Low Student to Teacher Ratio

As a part of the day treatment IOP, patients receive 3 hours of group therapy daily. Group sizes are limited to 8 members.

In addition, our program offers a low student to teacher ratio of 10:1. Frequent teacher interaction is provided to support students with educational needs. Teachers coordinate appropriate courses and learning materials to support each student.

Typical School Year Daily Schedule

Our team works closely with patients and their families to identify problem areas. We group patients by age and therapeutic needs.

  • Program Hours: Monday–Friday
    • Grades 2–8 – 8:15 a.m. check in, 3:00 p.m. departure
    • Grades 7–12 – 9:00 a.m. check in, 3:45 p.m. departure
  • 3 Hours of Educational Programming: Patients earn credit for their school work while at Aris Clinic through Minnesota’s public Northeast Metro District 916.
  • 3 Hours of Intensive Therapeutic Programming: Group therapy includes activities and learning social, psycho-educational, mindfulness and coping skills.
  • Psychiatry Sessions: 3–5 times per week, based on patient need.
  • Family Therapy: A weekly session to discuss strategies and convey progress.
Teenage girl with curly hair and a big smile wearing a rainbow shirt.

Successful Outcomes

Since 2007, we’ve been helping kids get back on track. One step at a time. One hand at a time. Common outcomes for patients who complete our IOP are:

  • School attendance and greater success in school
  • Stronger and healthier relationships
  • Ability to function within appropriate boundaries
  • Improved social awareness
  • Better coping skills in difficult situations

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“We’ve been blown away by the compassion and professionalism Aris Clinic shows at every step of the process. You took the time to get to know us all, and you treated our kid as he is, not some ideal that’s not his true identity. Thank you so much for everything – you saved ——-‘s life.”