Youths with behavioral issues tend to act manipulatively and with purpose. They often have prior hospitalizations and multiple diagnoses and medications (much like neurobehavioral youths). Although their behaviors are purposeful and controlled, they usually struggle due to peer pressure and poor decision-making.
Meridell Achievement Center’s residential behavioral program gives these adolescents the opportunity to understand their patterns of thinking and behaving. We offer our behavioral program on four separate units: La Casa for assigned at birth male ages 13-17, Bunk House, Ranch House and Hacienda for birth assigned female ages 13-17.
Patients are evaluated at intake so they are placed in the appropriate program.
Behavioral Program Values
- Promote intensive group therapy and interactions to support a positive peer culture
- Emphasize strong, positive role-modeling by staff
- Stimulate positive social opportunities with challenging group and individual work
- Instill self-confidence and leadership through opportunities and respect
- Reward positive effort and behavior