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Residential Treatment Programs

General Psychiatric Programs
Youth with emotional and behavioral disturbances between the ages of 12-17, with an IQ of 75 or greater, will be considered for these programs. The focus of treatment will be on rapid assessments, the development of social, emotional, and coping skills, intensive family therapy, substance abuse education, and cognitive therapies to prepare youth for successful re-integration back into the community.

Neurodevelopmental Programs
Youth with emotional and behavioral disturbances between the ages of 12-17 who present with cognitive challenges ( IQ 60 or above), learning disabilities, severe social and emotional skills deficits, pervasive developmental disorders, neurologic impairment, and/or a history of head trauma or brain insult impairing their functioning will be considered for this program. Youth will receive specialized services as indicated, including but not limited to, QEEG testing, neurofeedback therapy, audio-visual entrainment, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and sensory integration therapy.

Children's Program
Youth with emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders between the ages of 6-13 years, with an IQ of 60 or greater, will be considered for this program. The focus of treatment will be on rapid assessments, the development of social, emotional, and coping skills, intensive family therapy, and cognitive therapies to prepare youth for successful re-integration back into the community. Youth will receive specialized services as indicated, including but not limited to QEEG testing, neurofeedback therapy, audio-visual entrainment, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and sensory integration therapy.

General Psychiatric Outdoor Program
Males with emotional and behavioral disturbances between the ages of 13-17, with an IQ of 75 or greater, who have gained adequate control of their behaviors on a locked unit but who still require intensive work in the area of peer and social relationships in a structured environment, will be considered for this step-down, outdoor program. Youth who meet these criteria, and who do not have a recent history of aggression or runaway may also be admitted to this program from the community. The focus in treatment will be the development of group process skills, social skills in the community, assertiveness training, communication, independent living skills, and intensive family therapy. The youth participate in weekly community outings and an on campus work studies program in preparation for their return to community living.

Neurodevelopmental Outdoor Program
Females with emotional and behavioral disturbances between the ages of 13-17 who present with cognitive challenges ( IQ 60 or above), learning disabilities, severe social and emotional skills deficits, pervasive developmental disorders, neurologic impairment, and/or a history of head trauma or brain insult impairing their functioning, who have gained adequate control of their behaviors on a locked unit but who still require intensive work in the area of peer and social relationships in a structured environment, will be considered for this step-down, outdoor program. Girls who meet these criteria, and who do not have a recent history of aggression, runaway, or sexual acting out, may also be admitted to this program from the community. The focus in treatment will be the development of group process skills, social skills in the community, assertiveness training, communication, and independent living skills. Youth will receive specialized services as indicated, including but not limited to QEEG testing, neurofeedback therapy, audio-visual entrainment, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and sensory integration therapy. Youth will participate in weekly community outings, off campus 12 step groups, and an on campus work studies program in preparation for their return to community living.

Gardens (Girls) and Ranch (Boys) Group Homes
Youth ages 14-18 years with a history of emotional and behavioral disturbances and an IQ of 75 or greater, who are able to function in a community setting, are eligible for these programs. Youth in these programs live in a home setting, are enrolled in a public school or a community GED program, and are encouraged to seek gainful employment in the community. The focus in treatment will be the development of group process skills, social skills in the community, communication, independent living skills, and intensive family therapy.

EXCEL Program
Males ages 12-17 years with an IQ of 75 or greater ,who are court ordered to participate in an outdoor therapeutic program, are eligible for admission to this program. Residents participate in experiential, hands on learning in an outdoor wilderness environment. The short term program (STP) serves as an assessment program with an average length of stay is 30-90 days. The focus in treatment is on : 1) cognitive restructuring based on a 12 step Moral Recognition Therapy model, 2) group process and dynamics, 3) the development of prosocial behaviors, and 4) family therapy aimed at the successful re-integration of the child into the family setting.

Angela's House
Females ages 12-17 years with a history of sexual exploitation and an IQ of 75 or greater are eligible for this program. Girls may also be court ordered from Fulton County to participate in this program. The focus in treatment is on recovery from abuse, empowerment, education regarding high risk behaviors, medical and psychiatric assessment, substance abuse education, and intensive family therapy aimed at successful re-integration of the youth back into the family.

Focus Program: Male Sexual Behavior Program
Males with emotional and behavioral disturbances between the ages of 12-17, with an IQ of 75 or greater and a history of sexual perpetration or sexual disorders will be considered for this program. Due to the complexity of the treatment process, the minimum length of stay is generally 9 months, with a goal of 18 months as the maximum length of stay. The focus of treatment will be on behavioral modification, addressing underlying psychiatric symptoms, acknowledgement of the sexual disorder, disclosure, cognitive restructuring, intensive family therapy, and the development of skills necessary to reduce or eliminate their risk of recidivism.

Professional Services May Include: Individualized Treatment Plan Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment Psychological Evaluation Individual and Group Psychotherapy Family Counseling Experiential Therapies Educational Services 24-hour Registered Nursing Care Nutritional Assessments and Special Dietary Plans Discharge/Aftercare Coordination