We’re passionate about helping others change their lives for the better.
Our core values are embedded in every aspect of our approach to mental health treatment.
Every aspect of what we do at AMFM is based on these five principles, from the services we offer to how we treat each guest.
A Mission for Michael (AMFM) was founded by a family who experienced the heartbreaking reality of losing their son, Michael, to mental illness. In the face of their grief, they found a powerful purpose: to ensure that no one had to walk that path alone.
They built AMFM not just as a treatment center, but as a place of genuine hope—a compassionate space where individuals and families could find the expert care and deep understanding needed for lasting healing.
We know firsthand how isolating mental illness can feel. It doesn’t just affect one person; it touches every member of a family, leaving everyone searching for answers and support. AMFM was created to bridge that gap, offering clinically excellent care in a compassionate, home-like environment. Our team of experts is deeply committed to guiding each person on their journey to wellness.
Today, that original mission remains our guiding light. While we’ve grown, our core philosophy has never changed. Every person who walks through our doors is met with the same dedication and clinical excellence that inspired our founding. We’re committed to being a place of hope, healing, and transformation for every individual and family we serve.
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We are dedicated and experienced healthcare professionals. Many residential treatment programs are staffed by individuals with little to no clinical experience or certifications.
A Mission for Michael is different. We employ clinicians who have a Master’s or Doctorate-level education in mental healthcare. You can expect that staff members who direct group, family, and individual therapy are highly qualified and experienced in order to give evidence-based, up-to-date treatment that yields results.
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Our homes are designed to be a true sanctuary for healing. By keeping our client numbers small, we create an intimate and focused treatment experience, tailored entirely to your unique needs. You can find these compassionate, home-like settings in California, Minnesota, and Virginia.
When you’re here, you’ll be welcomed by a team of compassionate guides who are more than just experts; they’re passionate about helping you build a successful life. We work alongside you to create a treatment plan with specific, meaningful goals.
Our medical team is here for you around the clock, with a psychiatrist on-site to provide a comprehensive evaluation and meet with you one-on-one each week. We’ll help you find a path forward with personalized therapy, group sessions, and a range of practical tools—from medication education to life skills training.
We believe that a calm, safe, and comfortable environment is essential for recovery. Our homes are beautifully maintained to be a peaceful space where you can focus on healing. And because we believe healing is a family journey, we work to build trust with you and your loved ones from the very beginning, knowing it’s critical to understanding your unique story.
Our team will be there to guide you each step of the way, ensuring a smooth transition into your treatment program.
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Based on our 2024 Outcomes data
Treatment for primary mental health diagnoses requires a multi-disciplinary approach to optimize outcomes and it takes a lifelong commitment to maintain stability.
Our treatment program encompasses 6 core competencies:
Learn more about our Approach to Care.
We know we’re only as good as the care we’re able to provide. That’s why we made sure we had a strong partner in the Beck Institute, the globally recognized leader in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This partnership helps form our overarching care approach and improves our ability to integrate evidence-based intervention into every aspect of care.
Although we’re proud of our partnership with Beck Institute, we’re no one-trick pony – we know the importance of a comprehensive therapeutic toolkit. That’s why we make sure we’re staffed with clinicians who are experts in a wide range of approaches. This dual approach allows us to craft a truly personalized and dynamic recovery experience for anyone who walks through our doors.
Here’s more about how we stay on the cutting edge of mental health treatments:
The Beck Institute is recognized worldwide for their work pioneering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, considered the gold-standard of treatment by many clinicians. More recently, they’ve been working on Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CTR), a model emphasizing each client’s inherent strengths and motivations to foster resilience and progress. By integrating the principles of CTR into our programs, we provide a strengths-based, progressive framework for recovery.
The Beck Institute has designed a customized AMFM training programs for our therapists and direct care staff, so that anyone who comes into contact with clients and guests are equipped to support the CTR approach effectively.
Our treatment philosophy is based on Beck and CTR, but our teams’ clinicians are fluent in a much broader range of therapies. The team at our clinic is proficient in everything from EMDR to DBT. Having this wide selection of modalities lets us provide flexible, tailored treatment plans that can address a variety of mental health conditions.
Our partnership with the Beck Institute, along with our clinicians’ extensive expertise, sets AMFM apart in the mental health care landscape. We combine world-class foundational techniques with a comprehensive array of therapeutic approaches so we can deliver a nuanced, individualized approach to recovery.
AMFM Healthcare offers a range of mental health treatment options depending on age and an individuals treatment needs.
AMFM is here to help you or your loved one take the next steps towards an improved mental well-being.
