Ten Broeck Hospital offers a highly structured Adolescent Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program that utilizes a Medical and

12 Step Model of Treatment for treating chemically dependent Adolescents (ages 13-18). This program is designed to provide the highest level of direct patient care that is possible which includes physical, social, spiritual, medical, psychotherapeutic and 12 step

treatment interventions. An individually structured intensive program, the Adolescent Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program focuses on breaking the denial of Chemical Dependency and beginning the process of recovery.

The Adolescent Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program

• A safe milieu with 24 hour skilled nursing care.
• Thorough assessment and monitoring by a Registered Nurse experienced in assessment and treatment of chemically dependent individuals, and development of an initial treatment plan.
• Evaluation and crisis stabilization by a multidisciplinary team (including a nurse, certified chemical dependency counselor, social worker, activity therapist, and dietitian) directed by a psychiatrist.
• Psychiatric evaluation by a psychiatrist.
• Physical examination and intervention by a physician.
• Pharmacological interventions as indicated.
• Development of an individualized Master Treatment Plan by a multidisciplinary team which is problem oriented, goal directed, contains measurable objectives, and addresses criteria for discharge.
• Development of a comprehensive discharge plan.
• Educational groups which focus on the disease process of Chemical Dependency, Twelve Steps of AA/NA, process of recovery, process of relapse and nutrition.
• Therapeutic groups that address the areas of denial, feelings (including shame, guilt and anger) assertiveness, problem solving, grief resolution, life planning, stress and coping skills, self-image, social skills, recreational therapy, art and music therapy.
• Survivors Group
• Individual family therapy for each family.
• Multi-family educational group therapy designed to educate families on how to achieve positive emotional involvement, manage and complete tasks, problem solve, and establish rules for living.
• Educational needs and priorities for each patient are assessed and those needs are responded to through an individualized program of instruction developed by a special education teacher.

Following completion of the Adolescent Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program, an appropriate referral is then made for the patient to continue treatment in the least restrictive level of care possible (i.e., partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient, aftercare program). The level of care recommended is determined by the individual needs of the patient.

For more information or assistance, please call our Evaluation and Referral Department.