Substance Abuse Evaluation Neuropsychological Evaluations Family Involvement Family commitment and involvement are important during treatment since the family's support can become the cornerstone of the adolescent's recovery. The focus is one of helping the family find productive ways of dealing with the problems and difficulties within the home. This is accomplished through weekly family therapy, parenting groups, and consistent communication with the family. An integrated treatment team approach provides a structured therapeutic framework within which patient progress can be monitored. Each treatment team is composed of a program director, psychiatric nurses, school teacher, social worker, activities therapist, mental health technician, and the patient's personal psychiatrist.
Discharge planning promotes reintegration into the family, school and community.
The intensive treatment programs at Poplar Springs Hospital are provided in a supportive environment by dedicated professionals, who treat the young people in their care with respect. Teens learn coping, leisure, and assertiveness skills to improve their functioning at home, in school and in the community. As their self-esteem improves, they learn to be role models and support other group members. Discharge plans begin soon after admission, and efforts are directed toward that end.