As a parent, you want to protect your teen from the dangers of drugs and alcohol abuse. However, talking to kids about addiction can be challenging. You want to make sure that they’re aware of the realities of addiction while helping them feel comfortable coming to you with questions and concerns. Your teen is already…
Family Leave for Parents with Troubled Kids The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that was passed in 1993 that helps families balance health needs with work requirements. According to this law, Americans who are going through personal or family health issues are entitled to up to 12 weeks of job-protected…
Substance abuse is a chronic disease. Those who struggle with substance abuse, whether to drugs, alcohol, or certain behaviors, find that managing addiction and maintaining sobriety requires a long-term commitment. While treatment can be incredibly effective, 40-60% of people still experience relapses. Why do these people relapse — even with the healthy coping skills and…
What is gender dysphoria? If your teen has expressed discomfort with their body or a desire to be treated as a different gender, it’s possible that they are experiencing gender dysphoria. It can be difficult for teens who struggle with their gender identity to come to a place of self-acceptance, leading them to struggle internally…
Eating disorders are not always easy to identify. For many people, someone struggling with an eating disorder looks like a very thin teenage girl. However, eating disorders affect people of all genders, weights, ages, and backgrounds. An element that complicates the issue even more is the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders. While many…
If your teen is struggling with substance abuse, they might have difficulty admitting they need help. Staging an intervention can be one way to show your child that they have support they need from family and friends. It might even encourage them to get the treatment they require to overcome their addiction and deal with…
In a world where people are trying to maintain social distancing for safety, how do you make sure your teen gets the help they need? Whether they’re struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues, there are a variety of treatment options available. While you might be considering a residential treatment program, there is another…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we live our lives has changed dramatically. Many people have stopped going to work or school in order to slow the spread of the virus, attending classes and taking care of responsibilities virtually instead. While social distancing has slowed the spread of COVID-19, isolation can have unintended negative consequences…
The interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the coronavirus. We are encouraging all staff members and clients to have a general knowledge of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the recommended protocols. TESTING INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A TEST COVID19 Testing HEALTHCARE FACILITY GUIDELINES The following protocols have been established by the CDC and…
Here is our pre-assessment form for parents. This form is essential for us to evaluate whether your child will be a good fit both for our program and also for the current milieu/census of teens in the program, and we use it to support in the development of an initial treatment plan. We also use…