Here at HelpforParents.com we work with parents on a wide range of issues. Everything ranging from a family who has a depressed teen to a parent who has a teen on hard drugs such as cocaine or heroin. For these families...there is no one-size-fits-all approach. We decided we should post early on some of the various options in the teen help area that we utilize.
Teen Help Options:
1. Residential Treatment Centers - RTCs - These are licensed and secure treatment centers which include a therapeutic component. Nearly every state has a licensing procedure which includes student/staff ratio requirements, minimum therapy req, and staff credentials. Most include education as a component of the program.
2. Specialty Boarding Schools - These may or may not be licensed by the state. Be sure to ask what, if any, licensing is in place. Normally, these schools are registered and licensed through the state dept. of education. These schools generally have a more lax staff requirement, limited or no therapy, and staff credentials may not be regulated beyond the education component.
3. At Home Options - These can include parent contracts, DVDs, worksheets, or parent coaching by phone.
These options all range in cost with schools and programs offering some financing in most cases. If you or your family are in crisis and would like to speak about any of the above options - give us a call!
