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The Meadows Hospital
ADOLESCENT TREATMENT PROGRAM
Our
Adolescent Program was developed to meet the needs of adolescents who are
experiencing difficulties with relationships and/or behaviors at home, school or
within their peer groups. A compassionate staff provides a supportive, nurturing
and structured environment for each adolescent. The individual needs of each
adolescent are recognized and are the basis for that child's plan of treatment.
The Adolescent Program emphasizes the sense of community, strengths of patients
and each individual's place in the community. Peer support and feedback help
patients learn to respect themselves and each other. The many group and school
activities provide patients with opportunities for social interaction and
cooperation.
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SPECIFIC FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
INCLUDE:
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Individualized treatment for
adolescents ages 12-17.
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Comprehensive initial assessment and
evaluation of emotional, intellectual, social and physical needs.
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Strengths based approach during
assessment and treatment.
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Multi-disciplinary treatment team of
psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, mental health
therapists, allied therapists, social workers and other clinicians.
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Ongoing feedback and patient teaching
to encourage and reward age appropriate responsibility and
behaviors.
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A safe, nurturing environment with
twenty-four hour supervision by registered nurses and other nursing
staff.
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Tutorial education during
hospitalization; collaboration with home school district.
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Individual, group and family therapy.
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Patient and parent involvement in
discharge planning directed toward ongoing recovery.
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Assessment, education and referral (as
necessary) for adolescents with substance abuse issues.
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