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Therapeutic Program for Adolescent Boys
Genesis
is a community based residential program that provides a home-like
environment for eight adolescent boys between the ages of 13 and
18 who need a safe, therapeutic, and supervised living placement.
The program is goal oriented and focuses on learning about self-responsibility
and accountability.
In this long-term program, teenage boys will
learn better ways of coping with their problems. They are taught
the skills needed to manage their emotions, increase independent
living skills, and improve relationships. Genesis’ holistic
approach to treatment involves the adolescents, their families,
DHS and staff.
Treatment Goal:
The ultimate goal is to help the residents’
transition back into the community once they have mastered skills
for managing their lives, coping with their emotions and learning
independent living skills.
Treatment Philosophy:
The treatment philosophy is based on the Sisters of Charity Health
System’s organizational values: Respect, Excellence, Compassion
and Stewardship. At Genesis, our mission is to provide comprehensive,
compassionate residential treatment to adolescents males with psychiatric,
emotional and moderate behavioral difficulties. Based on the systems
theory, we practice behavioral management through Cognitive and
Dialectic therapy approaches.
Admission Criteria:
Adolescent males ages 13 to 18 years old with
histories of:
- The State of Maine Department of Human Service
Custody involvement;
- Diagnosed psychiatric problems such as: Mood
and Anxiety Disorders Adjustment Disorders, ADD and ADHD, Behavioral
Disorders and problems with growth and development.
- Dysfunction within the home, community or
school system;
- Emotional problems that are interfering with
normal psychological development.
Treatment Components:
Genesis offers each resident an individualized
treatment plan that utilizes both the group and individual processes.
Genesis has an Adolescent and Child Psychiatrist
as the Medical Director, a Service Director, a Clinical Coordinator,
a Master Level Social Worker, two Case Managers, and many well-trained
Residential Technicians. The treatment components include:
- Evaluations and assessments
- Therapeutic milieu designed on a model behavioral
level system
- Medication management
- Individual, group, and family therapies
- Life management skills
- Independent Living Curriculum
- Recreational / experiential activities
- Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) group work
Treatment Objectives:
- Self-identification of issues
- Accepting responsibility for behavior
- Recognition of thinking patterns
- Ability to manage behaviors
- Ability to control anger and other emotions
- Development of social and independent living skills
- Ability to establish honest and trusting
relationships.
For a referral, please call 207-783-7308
Genesis Residential Treatment Facility
200 College Avenue
Lewiston, Maine 04240
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