Treatment is done in a group format but is tailored to individual family needs. Underlying issues related to depression, anxiety, mood swings, and oppositional behavior are explored. This treatment educates, supports, and redirects adolescents away from the use of alcohol and drugs. The Mental Health Track is designed for adolescents having problems with depression, suicidal thoughts, mood swings, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and impulse control. Adolescents in this track may or may not have minor substance abuse occurring as well.
Adolescents look at their own behavior in an atmosphere of trust and support.
They are encouraged to be open and honest about how their behavioral or chemical dependency problems have caused serious difficulties in their daily lives. Adolescents in both tracks learn specific techniques related to anger management, responsibility, communication skills, coping skills, conflict resolution, and self-esteem. Those in the Chemical Dependency Track learn about the serious consequences of substance abuse, relapse prevention techniques, and are introduced to the 12-Step Recovery Process. On Monday and Thursday evenings, adolescents and their families work together to identify family patterns, and explore the effects of behavioral problems and substance abuse on the family. On Tuesday evenings, parents and family members meet in a supportive, and sharing atmosphere.