A Typical Day of Therapeutic Activities - Adolescent Services

Morning

• Breakfast
• School - The academic needs of the patients are provided by certified teachers who are employed by the Jefferson County Public School System.  

Afternoon

• Lunch
• School - The academic needs of the patients are provided by certified teachers who are employed by the Jefferson County Public School System.  
• S.T.A.R. CD Group - The group is conducted by a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor and is a "focused discussion" on the issues patients face on their road to recovery. Topics include family issues, triggers, the change process, and treatment options.
• Social Work (Therapy) Group - The group is conducted by a Certified Social Worker and focuses on the problems which brought the patient to the hospital. The group is open ended so patients may be continuously added and graduated.
• Psych Education Group - The group provides information about common mental health illnesses and assist patients in developing coping strategies while encouraging them to share experiences with the group.

Early Evening

• Dinner
• S.T.A.R. CD Group - The group is conducted by the Youth Services CD Coordinator and utilizes a team building approach to addiction treatment for adolescents. The group content focuses on the change process, family dynamics, triggers, and peer pressure related to addiction.  
• Recreational Therapy - The group provides expressive and physical outlets for reduction of anger, social skills/building, self-esteem building, and stress management.
• NA Meeting - A support meeting which allows individuals to tell their "story" of drug dependency. The 12 steps of NA are followed and discussed.
• Psych Education Group - The group provides information about common mental health illnesses and assist patients in developing coping strategies while encouraging them to share experiences with the group.
• AA Meeting -   A support group meeting which allows individuals to tell their "story" of alcohol dependency. The 12 steps of AA are followed and discussed.
• Recreational Therapy - The group provides expressive and physical outlets for reduction of anger, social skills/building, self esteem building, and stress management.
• CD Family Education Group - The group is conducted by a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor, and focuses on co-dependent behaviors and patterns, as well as interventions are explored.      

Night

• Relaxation/Personal Time - Designed to provide patients an opportunity to reflect on the days activities.
• Lights Out