We have recognized the need to offer a holistic and goal-oriented treatment plan that integrates the objectives of both the student and the family.  Length of stay is based on individual goal achievement.  Due to our small program size we are able to quickly develop goals, adapt structure and respond to both growth and struggle, in order to maximize each individual’s potential.  Parents or guardians are welcomed as active participants in our program and are included in the process of establishing expectations and measuring outcomes for their family, as well as participating on-site with their young adult.  We seek the expertise of education consultants, community clinicians and previous educators to meet the needs of each individual.  We stress the importance of enrollment in an education program such as community college or correspondence coursework, or of the individual participating in vocational training or a supported employment experience.

Therapeutic Component:

Comprehensive medication management with weekly medication checks.

Individual therapy three times per week.

Family education/therapy weekly.

Group psychotherapy twice per week, led by highly specialized masters or Ph.D. level clinicians.

Psycho-educational groups including but not limited to anger management, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), life skills, health education, cooking classes, art therapy, MRT (Moral Recognition Therapy), ethics and world view, goal setting, and the “Anatomy of Peace” group.

Formal clinical staffing, led by a child and adolescent psychiatrist, occurs for each individual every other week, with written progress reports and updates given to students and their parents.

Personal health and fitness plans, supervised by staff and emphasizing the importance of exercise, effective sleep patterns, stress reduction, nutrition and relaxation techniques on mood management.

Twenty-four hour staff supervision and support.

Transportation to all appointments and educational, volunteering or employment opportunities.

Education:

Completion of High School Diploma either through the student’s previous school or Innercept Academy.

G.E.D. services and/or college courses through local colleges or distance learning, led by teaching staff for a supported educational experience.

Daily educational groups on schedule maintenance, decision-making, finance, health and fitness, leisure, conflict resolution, relationships and recognizing the importance of attending to daily responsibilities.

Academic testing available by experienced licensed clinical school psychologists.

Life Skills:

Group sessions regarding money management, using allowance structures or income from employment.

Fostering of planning skills such as transportation and employment/volunteer opportunities.

College-like living arrangements to encourage relationship skills with roommates, peers & authority figures.

Independent living skills in preparation for the Young Adult Transition Program.