What is a Residential Treatment Center?

Residential Treatment Centers for troubled teens are similar to Specialty Boarding Schools, except they include individual and group therapy. Being residential means the teens reside at the center, typically 6 - 18 months. Most Residential Treatment Centers include a full academic program so teens can continue their education while at the center. They differ from Specialty Boarding Schools as they have therapist on staff and don't usually need to contract outside services to provide individual and group therapy.

Which teens are appropriate for Residential Treatment Centers?

Residential Treatment Centers are long term, typically 6 - 18 months. They are most appropriate for teens that need long term help. This would include teens that have been abusing drugs or alcohol, getting into a lot of trouble at school, or have other emotional or behavioral problems. Teens who have been to other 'quick fix' type programs and have returned to the old behaviors need more long-term help. Teens with suicidal ideation or severe depression would benefit from a Residential Treatment Center.

Which teens are not appropriate for Residential Treatment Centers?

Residential Treatment Centers may not be appropriate for teens that have only moderate problems. Teens that only need a 'quick fix' may not need a long-term program. A teen that is getting into mild trouble at school or has just started talking negatively may not need a Residential Treatment Center.

Why Residential Treatment Centers are appropriate for Behavior Modification?

Because Residential Treatment Centers are long term and include therapy, they give the teen enough time to make lasting changes. Residential Treatment Centers include therapy and are able to spend the time working with the teens to delve deep into the causes of the emotional and behavioral problems the trouble teen may have. This includes: abuse, drugs, alcohol, etc.

How much does a Residential Treatment Center cost?

Teen Treatment Centers are more expensive than Specialty Boarding Schools because they include therapy.. The costs range between $4,000 to $11,000 a month. Some expenses for the therapy may be paid by health insurance. Check with your health insurance company before assuming they will pay for any of the costs of a Residential Treatment Center.

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