Residential
Independent Living
Mental Health
Non Public School
Day Treatment
Nutrition
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The Residential
Treatment RCL 13 Program provides 12 to 18 month care and treatment to
emotionally-challenged youth. Youth referred to the program generally
have histories of multiple placement failure. Referrals come from Departments
of Mental Health, Probation Departments, Social Services, and Departments
of Education throughout California. Youth placed in the program receive
individualized treatment consisting of a structured behavioral plan implemented
by residential counselors and mental health workers at a 1 to 2 or 3 staff-to-youth
ratio as needed. The residential program is goal driven and outcome-based
for maximizing skills and progress. In addition, Mental Health services
are provided through individual, group, and family therapy by licensed
social workers and mental health staff. Ongoing medical, dental, hearing,
and eye treatment, as well as periodic psychiatric and psychological evaluations,
are available for each youth. The objective of the program is to prepare
the youth to return to either a less-restrictive environment or a home
setting.
Charis provides
a wide variety of outside activities for the youth. These activities include:
hiking, picnicking, swimming, bicycling, fishing, camping, snowshoeing
and skiing, roller skating, ropes course, bowling, spectator sports, children's
theaters, movies, and more. The youth also experience cultural enrichment
activities such as concerts, arts and crafts exhibits, and community events.
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