Adolescent Program
Who would benefit from this program?
Children ages 13 - 17 years old who exhibit:

Suicidal Behaviors	Self Abusive Behaviors
Homicidal Behaviors	Depressive Symptoms
Violence towards others	Psychotic Behaviors
Conduct Disorders	Impulsive behaviors that lead to life threatening situations
Delinquency or truancy related psychiatric problems

Program Description
A distinct unit which assures the patients will interact with peer groups and be involved with age-appropriate adolescent activities.

Multidisciplinary team approach with direct focus on crisis intervention and stabilization.

The program, offered seven days a week, provides daily intensive treatment for the duration of a patient's stay.

Daily group focus on communication and adaptive coping skills.

Family participation to enable all members to develop more effective ways of interacting and communicating.

Family groups held weekly to help the family understand the adolescent's need and to improve interaction and communication.

Free aftercare groups offered weekly for up to one year after discharge.