Ages Served: 12-18 years old
Program Type: school alternative/ rehabilitation
http://www.halvorsonhouse.org/
Description: Serves adolescents whose primary diagnosis is an emotional, behavioral or neurobiological disorder. They may also have a secondary diagnosis of substance abuse. Services provided include weekly individual and family counseling with a licensed mater's level therapist. Daily groups incorporate therapeutic, educational and recreational activities. The program operates twenty four hours a day, seven days a week in a highly structured setting. Treatment planning is individualized and success in the program is measured by the client’s ability to achieve their goals and objectives. Behavior is monitored daily through a point system and privileges are earned utilizing that system.
Comments: Provides youth with a life skills program that focuses on building social skills, employment skills, healthy decision making and goal development for the future.