| Q: Who is eligible for this Program? |
| Ans: Adolescents between the ages of 13 -18 who are struggling in home or school and in need of A short-term intervention or change of environment. |
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| Q: What is procedure for enrollment? |
| Ans: An admissions counselor is available 24 hours per day to enroll your child. There is an online enrollment application to complete. We will help schedule and plan your admission. The turnover time for approval is 24 hours or less. |
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| Q: What are your students like? |
| Ans: Our students’ behaviors vary from disobedient, oppositional, manipulative, angry, or sad in the home and school to substance abuse, as well as traumas and emotional issues. |
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| Q: What is a typical day like at the program? |
| Ans: They rise at 7:00am, daily hygiene, breakfast, exercise, workshops or experiential activities, lunch, writing assignments, therapy, family work, substance abuse education or other group, dinner, clean up, lights out. |
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| Q: What happens after I enroll my teen? |
| Ans: You will hear from your child’s therapist to set up the communication schedule with him/or her. |
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| Q: What should we expect during the program? |
| Ans: You will communicate weekly with your child’s therapist where assignments and interaction will occur. |
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| Q: How should I contact my child during program? |
| Ans: You and your child will be able to write letters on a consistent basis that will be e-mailed or faxed back and forth. |
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| Q: How should I contact the program? |
| Ans: Please call 800 974-1999 or complete the online application |
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| Q: What is the strength of your staff? |
| Ans: The majority of our staff have over 10 years experience working with adolescents. All our therapists are licensed and hold master’s degrees. |
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| Q: What is the background and training of your staff? |
| Ans: All staff have many years of experience and mandatory ongoing training including CPR, First Aid, and safety training. |
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| Q: What is the ratio of students to counselors? |
| Ans: At least 4 to 1, sometimes 1 to 1 depending on the needs of the child. |
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| Q: Is Your School is affiliated with a religion or specific spiritual belief? |
| Ans: no |
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| Q: How long has the camp been operating? |
| Ans: Since 1992 |
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| Q: What organizations are you affiliated with? |
| Ans: National Association Therapeutic Schools and Programs, OBHIC, JCAHO. |
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| Q: Will my child be receiving clinical therapy? |
| Ans: Yes – at least 3 times weekly |
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| Q: Can my child be on medication while at your facility? |
| Ans: Yes |
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| Q: Who is responsible for the medication management? |
| Ans: Our Registered Nurse who has over 25 years experience with adolescents. |
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| Q: Where is the medication stored? |
| Ans: In a locked medicine cabinet. |
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| Q: What type of food do you provide? |
| Ans: There are 3 well balance meals every day. |
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