The differences between programs is often enormous. There could be nothing more important for your teenager than picking the right program for his/her specific needs.

—Parent

GETTING HELP—TREATMENT OPTIONS


Treatment

There are literally hundreds of programs, ranging from high to low quality, meeting a range of academic needs and levels of emotional care.

Here is a broad overview of the spectrum of treatment options; if you contact us, we would be pleased to answer any questions you may have.

AWAY PROGRAMS
Short Term Longer Term
Summer Programs

Therapy in Wilderness

Wilderness Therapy

Outdoor Behavioral Modification*

Residential Assessment Facilities
Traditional Boarding Schools

Specialty Boarding Schools

Emotional Growth Boarding Schools

Therapeutic Boarding Schools

Residential Treatment Centers
Family Support Groups**
Available at ITS
TRANSITION
AFTERCARE PLANS
Next Steps
Home Plan
Individual/Group Therapy
Transitional Living Programs
Over-18 Independent Living Programs
Traditional/Alternative College

*
ITS does not refer students to Outdoor Behavioral Modification “Boot Camps.”
**
Offered to all ITS clients.

 

 

 

Solutions and Support for At-Risk Teens and Their Families
David R. Heckenlively, MS, MFT
CEO and Therapeutic Consultant