Our holistic treatment approaches focus on student and family needs. Treatment is designed and implemented by a team of youth counselors, recreational therapists, and teachers under the clinical leadership of a social worker. Eight to twelve residents are served by each team. Our level system enables residents to demonstrate and internalize responsibility, gradually earning more privileges and freedoms. The dynamics of this system motivate residents to modify their behavior and work toward successful graduation.
Social workers direct the assessment and treatment plan of each resident.
Individual therapy sessions are an integral part of this plan. Specialized group therapy is provided in areas such as substance abuse, family issues, victimization and trauma. The social worker ensures that the placing agency and family are aware of the resident's development and cooperatively plans visits, staffings and discharge to ensure effective transition. Permanency planning is recognized at admission and guides development of each treatment plan. Successful reintegration to home, school and community is essential to this plan.