Embrace U

02/16/2026

Sometimes weekly therapy isn’t enough, but inpatient treatment feels like too much.
Embrace U’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is the middle ground.
Designed for teens and pre-teens who have already tried traditional one-on-one therapy without the progress they hoped for, our program provides:
• More structure
• More support
• More connection
• More therapeutic hours each week

Without requiring overnight or residential care.
IOP can help stabilize symptoms, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional resilience while your child continues living at home and staying connected to school and family.
If you’re feeling stuck between “not enough” and “too much,” we’re here to help you find the right level of care.

02/04/2026

We're often asked, "What is Embrace U?"
Think of our adolescent mental health programs as a middle ground between traditional weekly therapy sessions and inpatient or residential treatment.
Embrace U participants receive intensive treatment (3 to 5 hours a day) but get to sleep at home and stay with their families. Our programs are often used as an alternative to a residential stay, and are much less disruptive when one-on-one therapy isn't enough.

02/02/2026

Here's something to cheer about! 🫶
Teens and pre-teens in the Memphis area who are struggling with mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, school avoidance, or suicidal thoughts have a new place to get help. Embrace U in Collierville, TN is NOW OPEN! Our clinic offers intensive outpatient programs built around group therapy that help adolescents quickly manage symptoms and start to feel better.

01/30/2026

January marks the 7th anniversary of the establishment of the Tennessee Department of Health's Su***de Prevention Program. Here's a high-level overview that includes the purpose, strategies, and prevention recommendations the program has developed. Embrace U supports the efforts of the program.

01/29/2026

Our new adolescent mental health clinic in Collierville, TN is open and accepting patients. We offer intensive outpatient programs for teens and pre-teens who need more than just one-on-one therapy. Embrace U is an alternative to residential treatment, allowing children to stay at home while learning skills and strategies to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety or other behavioral health challenges.

01/26/2026

Starting a conversation with your teen about their mental health can feel difficult, but it's important to understand where they are and what, if any, challenges they face. We combined resources from four well-known mental health organizations into a helpful guide. Follow these tips to have a meaningful talk with your teen.

Many parents have experienced something like this when they ask a teen about mental health. You ask, “How are you doing?” and you get an automatic response,

01/22/2026

Focused Care That Keeps Families Connected

Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs at Embrace U are designed for adolescents who need intensive support but benefit from sleeping at home and staying involved in daily life. Our programs help teens develop coping skills, stabilize their symptoms, and make progress while families remain actively involved in their care.

Learn more at https://smpl.is/afly7 or call us at 833-733-4325.

01/19/2026

The Middle Ground of Mental Health Treatment
Some teens need more consistency, accountability, and clinical support than once-a-week therapy can provide. Embrace U’s PHP and IOP programs offer evidence-based care, group and individual therapy, and psychiatric oversight, without requiring 24/7 residential placement. Consider our programs as a step between weekly therapy and inpatient treatment. Most participants experience a significant reduction in symptoms within four to six weeks.

01/17/2026

A new study looks at the importance of weekend sleep for teens and young adults, who face ongoing sleep challenges while also being at higher risk for depression. Many U.S. teens accumulate sleep debt during the school week as they juggle academic demands, social activities, extracurricular commitments, and in many cases, part-time jobs.

Teens who sleep in on weekends may be giving their mental health a boost. A new study found that young people who made up for lost weekday sleep had a significantly lower risk of depression. While consistent sleep is still best, weekend catch-up sleep appears to offer meaningful protection. The find...

01/15/2026

Need More Support Without 24/7 Care?
Finding the right level of mental health support for your teen or pre-teen is important. If weekly therapy isn’t enough, but residential treatment feels like too much, Embrace U’s partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs may be a better fit. These programs provide structured, therapeutic support multiple days a week while allowing teens to remain connected to home, family, and school.

01/14/2026

Recent legal settlements involving an AI chatbot company have raised serious concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on youth mental health. As technology becomes more embedded in young people’s lives, it’s a reminder that emotional support, clinical care, and human connection cannot be replaced by algorithms. At Embrace U, we believe teens deserve real, evidence-based mental health support from trained professionals, especially during vulnerable moments.

Character.AI has agreed to settle multiple lawsuits alleging the artificial intelligence chatbot maker contributed to mental health crises and suicides among young people, including a case brought by Florida mother Megan Garcia.

01/13/2026

Help Is Closer Than You Think
You don’t have to navigate your teen’s mental health journey alone. Embrace U provides assessment and treatment options designed specifically for adolescents and their families. Call us today at 833-733-4325.