Dual Diagnosis   At Risk Boys Children's Programs

 

Cedar Crest's Residential Treatment Program specializes in providing both intensive short-term and longer-term treatment for children and adolescents who have failed to respond effectively in previous placements, as well as those who have completed acute care inpatient programs and require additional inpatient treatment in a 24-hour therapeutic environment.

 

PATIENT PROFILE

Males and females, ages 5-17
Severely emotionally disturbed
Suicidal or self-destructive behaviors
Sexually abused
Sexually reactive children
Substance abuse
Attachment issues
Learning disabilities
Affective disorder
Abandonment issues
Gang related problems
Identity or personality disorder
Fire starters
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Poor impulse control
Explosive/ aggressive behavior

TREATMENT OVERVIEW

Treatment begins with an assessment. Under the direction of a child/adolescent psychiatrist, a multidisciplinary treatment team evaluates each patient and develops a special treatment plan that addresses the patient's needs. The team includes psychologists, social workers, activity/ recreational therapists, family therapists, dieticians, psychiatric nurses and teachers.

 

ACADEMICS

Even though psychiatric treatment is the primary emphasis, education is a critical part of each child's day. Children attend classes in an accredited school on the Belton campus. Each child receives a significant amount of individualized attention in order to achieve the academic goals set by the child's treatment team. Our specially trained teachers and aides use hands-on instruction and computers to foster enjoyable learning. The child's progress, grades, and recommendations are forwarded to his/her home school after discharge.

 

REFERRALS AND ADMISSION

Referrals to our Residential Treatment Program can be made by family, physicians, school counselors, friends, mental health professionals, managed care organizations and other caring individuals or agencies. To consider a patient for admission, we request pertinent clinical information be available for review by our clinical team. Aftercare and discharge planning are initiated at the time of admission and reflect the continued therapeutic needs of the child. Inquiries and/or referrals may be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residential treatment services are covered by most major medical insurance carriers. 

 

 

 

DUAL DIAGNOSIS

 

 

RECLAIM Chemical Dependency Treatment Program

This program seeks to reclaim youth from their harmful dependency on alcohol and other mood altering drugs.

 

ELIGIBILITY PROFILE: Adolescent males and females between the ages of 12 and 17 Maladaptive pattern of substance use that affects their ability to function with peers, family and in school Significant dependence upon substances with severely impaired daily functioning

RECLAIM is an eclectic blend of research-based work designed to have sufficient variety to keep the attention of sophisticated adolescents - the adolescents with "street smarts" beyond their chronological age and stage of development. RECLAIM employs the work of various experts on cognitive behavioral therapy and relapse prevention, allowing our patients to develop their own personal recovery program to aid them upon their return to their regular lives.

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:	TOPICS COVERED:
Chemical dependency evaluation	Medical and medication issues
Individualized treatment planning	Building supports
Individual counseling	Anger management
Group counseling	Relaxation
Family counseling and education	Triggers
Case management	Motivation for change
Recreational therapy	Healthy relationships
On-site school	Feelings and fears
Aftercare	Risky behaviors and harm
24-hour nursing services	reduction
24-hour physician availability	Grief and loss
24-hour psychiatrist availability	Health effects of drug use
Medically supervised withdrawal	Thinking errors and relapse
Psychological evaluation	Self analysis
	Addictive thinking

 

 

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AT RISK BOYS

 

 

STRUCTURED BOYS PROGRAM

The Boys Structured Residential Program is designed for boys 12-17 who have experienced problems with family, peers and school that keep them from reaching their full potential. Focusing on the four components of Cedar Crest's Circle of Courage - Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity - the program educates young men and encourages them to take control of their future. A highly structured, safe, secure environment rewards positive behaviors and works to decrease negative behaviors and thought patterns.

 

PATIENT PROFILE

• Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder
• Severely emotionally disturbed
• Suicidal or self-destructive behaviors
• Poor impulse control
• Explosive/aggressive behavior
• Gang related problems
• Identity or personality disorder
• Fire starters

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Individualized treatment planning
• Individual counseling
• Family counseling and education
• Case management
• Recreational therapy
• Chemical dependency evaluation
• Individualized treatment planning
• Individual counseling
• Group counseling
• Family counseling and education
• Case management
• Recreational therapy
• On-site school
• Aftercare
• 24-hour nursing services
• 24-hour physician availability
• 24-hour psychiatrist availability
• Medically supervised withdrawal
• Psychological evaluation

 

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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 

 

 

Children between the ages of 5 and 11 who need longer term care than an acute hospitalization can provide.

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Individualized treatment planning
• Individual counseling
• Family counseling and education
• Case management
• Recreational therapy
• Chemical dependency evaluation
• Individualized treatment planning
• Individual counseling
• Group counseling
• Family counseling and education
• Case management
• Recreational therapy
• On-site school
• Aftercare
• 24-hour nursing services
• 24-hour physician availability
• 24-hour psychiatrist availability
• Psychological evaluation 

 

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