This is a 6-9 month, trauma-based program for children and adolescents ages 4-14.
This specialized residential program has two 12-bed units: one for children ages 4-9 and the other for adolescents ages 10-14.
Objective:
Learning to succeed despite severe functional impairment due to psychiatric diagnosis in three or more major life domains, such as: school performance, interpersonal relationships, communication skills, thought processes, self-care and community.
Key Features & Specialties:
- Dialectical behavioral therapy training skills
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy
- Behavioral modification
- Academic programming by certified teachers
- Monthly family day
- Safe and supportive environment
Admission Criteria:
- IQ of at least 70
- Ability to respond positively to treatment services
- A primary diagnosis of:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Reactive Attachment Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Identified trauma such as:
- physical abuse
- emotional abuse
- sexual abuse
- neglect may be required
Psychiatric Residential Treatment for Youth Treatment Staff includes:
- Program Manager
- Psychiatrists
- Physician Assistants
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- Therapists
- Case Managers
- Activity Aides
- Behavioral Health Technicians
For more information on our Psychiatric Residential Treatment for Youth program, please contact our program manager at 304-926-1696, or 304-941-1553 for information or referral.