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American
School for the Deaf
www.ASD-1817.org
139 North Main St.
West Hartford, CT 06107
ADMISSIONS:
Cindy Paluch, Director of Admissions, 860-570-2335.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 3-21 in graded and ungraded
5 and 7 day a week, 10 month a year program; summer program also
available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual and group therapeutic services
available; family therapy available on case-by-case basis.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Primarily cognitive behavioral,
although do have therapists trained in a variety of approaches and
modalities.
POPULATION SERVED: Deaf and hard of hearing population, including
deaf with special needs and those with social and behavioral disorders.
LICENSURE: Licensed by the CT Dept. of Education and Dept.
of Children and Families (PACES), also MA Chapter 766 approved.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes, do accept a variety of insurance
carriers, please contact school for specifics.
Top
Center
of Progressive Education (COPE)
425 Grant St.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
ADMISSIONS: Nancy Moak, 203-337-9943.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 14-21 in graded 5 day
a week, 10 month a year program; summer program also available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Counseling.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Cognitive behavioral.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotional disorders, learning disabilities
and ADD.
LICENSURE: Licensed as a special education program by the
CT Dept. of Education, Bureau of Special Education and Pupil Services.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No.
COMMENTS: COPE is the educational component of a substance
abuse residential treatment program. Students are placed for non-educational
reasons. Students are not placed by school systems, although tuition
is paid by LEA.
Chapel Haven
1040 Whalley Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
ADMISSIONS: Judy Lefkowitz, 203-397-1714, ext. 113.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 18+ in ungraded 7 day
a week, 12 month a year program; includes summer program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Clients referred to mental health professionals
in the area.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: A facility for cognitively disabled
adults that is comprised of a licensed education program and a nationally
accredited transitional living program.
POPULATION SERVED: Cognitive disabilities, ADD, PDD, mild
autism, Asperger's, and learning disabilities.
LICENSURE: Licensed by the CT Dept. of Mental Retardation,
approved by the CT Dept. of Education, and national accreditation
from CARF.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No.
COMMENTS: Services 30 residents and a small number of day
students in its two-year educational program and 100+ community
members through its Supported Living Program. Asperger's Syndrome
adult transition program also available for ages 18+.
The Children's Center of Hamden
1400 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06517
ADMISSIONS: Daniel J. Lyga, 203-248-2116, ext. 202.
AGES/GRADES: Males ages 8-18 and females ages 12-18 in grades
2-12, in a 7 day a week, 12 month a year program; includes summer
program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Clinical services including individual,
family and group, are provided on site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Therapeutic treatment team philosophy
with a trauma-based treatment model.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotional, behavioral, ADD, some minor
PDD students.
LICENSURE: Approved by CT Dept. of Education as a special
education school, MA Chapter 766 approved, and accredited by JCAHO.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes, clinical/psychiatric services are
billed to insurance in some programs.
The Children's Home of Cromwell
Learning Center
60 Hicksville Rd.
Cromwell, CT 06416
ADMISSIONS: Cynthia Sarnowski, 860-635-6010, ext. 310.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 8-18 in graded 5 day
a week, 10 month a year program; summer programs also available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual and group therapy weekly
(or more as needed); family therapy available at The Children's
Home Family Treatment Center.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Student centered approach where
the needs of the student in the classroom and at home are addressed
by helping the student develop skills to work through specific situations;
staff will work with external systems to coordinate services.
POPULATION SERVED: Socially emotionally disturbed, oppositional
defiant, conduct disordered and some specific learning disabilities
and ADD. Do not accept children with significant MR or autism.
LICENSURE: Licensed by the CT Dept. of Education and Dept.
of Children & Families, and accredited by Council on Accreditation.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: In Family Treatment Center Programs.
COMMENTS: Post discharge services available include day school,
and outpatient services (insurance accepted).
Connecticut Junior Republic
P.O. Box 161
Litchfield, CT 06759
ADMISSIONS: Bernard Flannery, 860-567-9423.
AGES/GRADES: Males ages 13-16.5 in ungraded 7 day a week,
12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: The following are provided on site:
daily group meetings; weekly family meeting and full family at least
monthly; primary counselor meeting at least weekly. Psychiatric
consultation is also available.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Positive group interaction throughout
entire day supplemented by individual and family work.
POPULATION SERVED: Primary population is juvenile court referred.
Typical diagnoses: conduct disorder, ADD, oppositional defiant disorder,
alcohol and cannabis abuse.
LICENSURE: Licensed by the CT Dept. of Children and Families
for residential treatment and the CT Dept. of Education, and Dept.
of Public Health, Substance Abuse. Accredited by the Council on
Accreditation, Child Welfare League of America, Association for
Experimental Education.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No.
The CREC
John J. Allison Jr. Polaris Center
474 School St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
ADMISSIONS: Lily Holcomb, Admissions Coordinator, 860-289-8131,
ext 3412.
AGES/GRADES: Females ages 11-21 up to grade 12 in a 5 day
per week, 10 month per year program; summer program available. Therapeutic
day school for males and females also available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapies,
and psychoeducational groups.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Collaborative problem solving approach.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotional, behavioral, ADD, PDD, autistic,
learning disabilities.
LICENSURE: Special education certified, school accredited
by CT Dept. of Education and residential program by CT Dept. of
Children and Families.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Therapy services can be charged to individual
insurance companies.
Devereux
Glenholme School
81 Sabbaday Ln.
Washington, CT 06793
ADMISSIONS: Kathi Fitzherbert, 860-868-7377, ext. 224.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 9-18 (at enrollment)
in ungraded 7 day a week, 12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, family, speech and occupational
therapies, medication management and parent skill training seminars
all on site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: An interdisciplinary approach, which
is designed to encourage children to perform those skills, activities
and behaviors necessary to develop successfully and to acquire self-control
of their behavior. The primary goal is to prepare the child for
a successful return to family and a mainstream public or private
school setting.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotional, behavioral and/or learning
differences. Common diagnoses include ADHD, bipolar, OCD, Tourette's,
anxiety and Asperger's.
LICENSURE: Licensed by the CT Dept. of Children & Families,
accredited by the CT Board of Education and MA Chapter 766 approved.
Also accredited by New England Association of Schools & Colleges
and by the Council on Accreditation.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
Franklin
Academy
106 River Rd.
East Haddam, CT 06423
ADMISSIONS: Cynthia L. Pope or Gretchen Crozier, 860-873-2700.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 13-19 in grades 9-12
in 7 day a week, 10 month a year program; summer program also available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: School employs: a psychologist, 3 Masters'
level counselors, two registered nurses, learning specialists, an
SLP and OT; in addition an adolescent psychiatrist is on campus
weekly.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Based on a traditional independent
school model with integrated related services. Students meet with
team each morning, counseling is optional.
POPULATION SERVED: Nonverbal learning differences, Asperger's.
LICENSURE: Authorized by CT Dept. of Education to operate
boarding school for students with NLD; not special education although
some students who attend have come to the school from special education
programming. Accredited by New England Association of Schools &
Colleges.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
Grove
School
www.groveschool.org
175 Copse Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
ADMISSIONS: Kathy F. Kimmel, or Peter J. Chorney, 203-245-2778.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 11-18 in graded year-round
program, summer program included.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual psychotherapy twice a week
with psychiatrists, psychologists, LCSWs and MFTs, family therapy,
and weekly group therapy. Self-esteem and weight management issues
on an individual basis.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Non-punitive, structured, creative
environment with clinical emphasis on psychotherapy based on interpersonal
relationships.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotional issues, mild learning disabilities,
non-verbal learning disabilities, Asperger's, bipolar disorder,
depression, OCD, ADHD, and other psychological problems that may
go along with these diagnoses.
LICENSURE: Approved by CT Dept. of Education and licensed
by Dept. of Children & Families. Member of The American Academy
of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the National Association
of Therapeutic Schools and Program.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Parents may negotiate with insurance
for possible reimbursement.
The
Learning Clinic
Route 169
Brooklyn, CT 06234
ADMISSIONS: Laurie Bell, 860-774-1036.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 6-21 in ungraded 7 day
a week, 12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
are provided as are other related services. Also provide transitional
programs as part of residential care as steps toward independent
community living.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Psychoeducational and cognitive
behavioral approaches to the education and treatment of student-clients.
Also use an ecological approach to the design of facilities and
campus to elicit and support self-management.
POPULATION SERVED: ADD, depression, OCD, oppositional defiant
disorder, Tourette's, autistic spectrum disorder, Asperger's, PDD
and specific learning disabilities.
LICENSURE: MA Chapter 766 approved, licensed by CT Dept.
of Children & Families, and the State Departments of Education in
CT, CA, NJ, NY and VT.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes by arrangement with specific third
party providers.
Mount
Saint John
135 Kirtland St.
Deep River, CT 06417
ADMISSIONS: Clinical Director 860-343-1332.
AGES/GRADES: Males, ages 12-17 in ungraded 7 day a week,
12 month a year program; summer program also available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
are provided in a multicultural framework. In addition, psychiatric,
psychological and substance abuse services are all part of the service
delivery.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Psychoeducational and cognitive
behavioral approaches to the education and treatment of student-clients.
Behavior motivation system is utilized with an emphasis on pro-social
skill development using the Boystown Psychoeducational Treatment
Model.
POPULATION SERVED: Regular and special education, adjudicated
delinquents, SED, ADHD, learning disabled, conduct disorder, ODD,
PTSD, dysthymia and other diagnoses. LICENSURE: Licensed
by CT Dept. of Children & Families, and the Dept. of Education and
certified by the Council on Accreditation.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No.
Raymond
Hill School
345 Linwood St.
New Britain, CT 06052
ADMISSIONS: Lynne Roe, 860-832-5504.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 5-18, grades K-12, in
a 5 day per week, 10 month per year program; summer program available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual and family therapy managed
by clinicians; group therapy, psychoeducational groups, and psychiatric
consultation. Also provide clinical and vocational services.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: The therapeutic focus is on the
student's social and emotional functioning as well as the relationship
with their families and how that interacts. The multi-faceted approach
focuses on accountability, self-control and creative problem solving
in school, home and the community.
POPULATION SERVED: ADD, PDD, Asperger's, learning disabilities,
oppositional defiant, bipolar, PTSD, reactive attachment disorder,
depression, school refusal and other diagnoses.
LICENSURE: Certified by State Board of Education, JCAHO,
and Dept. of Children & Families and NCASES.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: The student's school system pays the
tuition; insurance and DCF support the residential, acute and extended
day programs.
COMMENTS: The school was constructed with a vocational motivational
focus.
Stonington
Institute
75 Swantown Hill Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
ADMISSIONS: 860-535-1010.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 12-18 offering regular
and special education in both a residential treatment and acute
setting. Education services offered year-round.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group, family, and experiential/recreational
therapies; psychiatric services and medication management available.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Behavior modification.
POPULATION SERVED: Dually diagnosed adolescents with psychiatric
and substance abuse issues.
LICENSURE: Licensed by the State of CT and accredited by
JCAHO.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes, private, state-funded, and self-pay.
Wawa
Education & Retreat Center
108 England Rd.
Chaplin, CT 06235
ADMISSIONS: Rachel Tait, 609-987-0099.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 8-21 in ungraded 7 day
per week, 2 month per year program; summer program only.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Program provides summer residential,
extended school year programming for students with autism. Educational,
speech and adaptive physical education services offered. Other aspects
include focus on self-care and domestic skills as well as community
experiences..
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Program is based out of primary
school program in Princeton, NJ, The Eden Institute, which follows
the applied behavior analysis model.
POPULATION SERVED: Autism only.
LICENSURE: Licensed by NJ and CT Depts of Education as well
as CT Dept. of Public Health & Safety.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Variety of payment methods accepted.
Wellspring
Foundation/Arch Bridge School
21 Arch Bridge Rd.
Bethlehem, CT 06751
ADMISSIONS: Christa Pelletier, 203-266-8022.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 7-18 in graded 7 day
per week, 12 month per year program; summer program also available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy,
medication management and art therapy available on campus.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Approach based on the belief that
beneath each person's sadness, anger, pain and stress lies an injured
self that lacks the foundation of trust necessary for building healthy
relationships. The relational treatment model addresses this injury
with both nurturance and structure to reactivate each person's ability
to grow and thrive in a meaningful way.
POPULATION SERVED: Wide range of psychiatric and psychological
disorders including depression, PTSD, bipolar, ADHD and eating disorders.
LICENSURE: Licensed by the State of CT and a CT state accredited
special education school, and accredited by JCAHO.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes.
Elan
School
P.O. Box 578
Poland, ME 04274
ADMISSIONS: Connie Kimball, 207-998-4666.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 13-18 in graded 7 day
per week, 12 month per year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Intensive life skills program incorporates
group and family meetings and individual work as needed.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Character building confrontational
orientation, emphasizing honesty, integrity and hard work using
interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and community
approaches.
POPULATION SERVED: Behavioral, emotional, ADD, oppositional
defiant disorder, conduct disorder, juvenile offender, and learning
disabilities.
LICENSURE: Licensed by the State of Maine as a private, special
purpose school, MA Chapter 766 approved, INS approved, NATSAP member.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No.
COMMENTS: Elan works with juveniles and young adults to help
them see the causes and consequences of their conduct and teaches
them the skills of responsible living.
Good
Will-Hinckley
www.gwh.org
P.O. Box 159
Hinckley, ME 04944
ADMISSIONS: Lisa Sandy, Director of Admissions, 207-238-4035.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 11-21 in grades 5-12.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family clinical
services are provided.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Primarily cognitive behavioral with
use of EMDR, DBT and Expressive Therapy. In addition a motivational
system is used for redirection.
POPULATION SERVED: Youth referred due to family strife, abuse,
and neglect; emotional and behavioral struggles; educational challenges;
homelessness.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Maine Care and some private insurances.
COMMENTS: Care is offered through a broad array of programs,
services and activities. Before admission, youth are evaluated for
the best service mix to meet individual needs. Programs vary from
24-hour staff-supervised to independent living.
KidsPeace
New England
Graham Lake
16 Kidspeace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
ADMISSIONS: Chris Sylvester, 800-992-9543, ext 263.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 11-17 in graded 7 day
per week, 12 month per year program; day and summer programs also
available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, family and group therapy;
diagnostic program.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Multi-discipline team approach includes
clinical, milieu and education services. Individualized instruction
in small setting aimed at preparing the child to return to public
school educationally and socially.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotional and behavioral, in addition
to Autism, Asperger's and mild MR.
LICENSURE: Licensed by Maine Dept. of Education as private
special purpose and day treatment; JCAHO accredited; Middle States
Commission on International & Trans-Regional Accreditation.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Funded through LEA and Maine Dept. of
Education, DHHS, Medicaid and third party insurance.
NFI
- North Sidney Riverbend School
3895 West River Rd.
Sidney, ME 04330
ADMISSIONS: John Richardson, Program Director, 207-547-4464.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 10-14 in graded 5 day
per week, 12 month per year program; summer programs also available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, family and group therapy
is available both off site and in community. Treatment teams meet
weekly and encompass all aspects of the child's treatment plan.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: School takes the Normative Approach
within a secure capacity community setting.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotional, behavioral, and developmental
disabilities are addressed, but must be of such severity as to warrant
being in a secure capacity setting.
LICENSURE: Licensed by State of Maine as a private, special
purpose residential school.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes, but contact the school for specific
information.
COMMENTS: 8-bed program for children in need of a community
based program with secure capacity.
The
School at Sweetser
50 Moody St.
Saco, ME 04072
ADMISSIONS: Intake worker at Day Treatment, 207-294-4877.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 6-19, grades K-12, in
7 day a week, 12 month a year program; summer programs available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Family, milieu, individual, and group
therapies, psychiatric services, psycho-educational assessment and
psychological consultation, speech-language assessment and therapy
all on-site. Specialized services include DBT skills training, family
focused residential treatment, gender-specific residential treatment
for females, and re-socialization program for adolescent males with
psychosexual concerns.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Primarily family systems, cognitive
behavioral, and milieu influenced by developmental and relational
approaches. Motivational and strengths-based behavioral incentive
systems are used to encourage students to develop social, coping
and self control skills.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties.
766 APPROVED: Fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation
for Children and Family Services, licensed by State of Maine as
a residential child care, mental health and special education facility.
Member agencies of Child Welfare League of America and United Way.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Maine care, private insurance and self-pay.
COMMENTS: Residential campuses are located in Belfast and
Saco.
Spurwink
www.spurwink.org
899 Riverside St.
Portland, ME 04103
ADMISSIONS: Mary Melquist, Ph.D., Director of Admissions
and Utilization Review, 207-871-7945.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 5-20. Special education
services grades K-12; extended school year services also available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, family, group & milieu
therapy are offered as part of day and residential treatment. OT,
speech, psychological and psychiatric services available on site.
Also provide substance abuse treatment and utilize specialized treatment
approaches including, FFT, DBT, CBT and adventure based programming
among others.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Features an ecological approach
to evaluate and treat utilizing a multidisciplinary team. The team
develops a comprehensive understanding that encompasses the biopsychosocial
domains of a client so that we may individualize treatment for each
client and their family. Offer supportive, relationship-based milieu
therapy that is respectful of the needs and learning styles of each
client. Therapeutic approach encompasses neurodevelopmental, strength-based
programming.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotional, behavioral, developmental and
educational concerns.
LICENSURE: Residential child care; mental health agency,
special education and dual diagnosis.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Medicaid, private insurance and self-pay.
COMMENTS: Identified by the National Institute of Mental
Health as one of eleven exemplary programs in the U.S. Full accreditation
from the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services;
member of the Child Welfare League of America and the American Association
of Children's Residential Centers. Residential service in nine sites
(including day treatment at seven of those sites) in southern and
central Maine serving children from throughout New England.
Academy
at Swift River
151 South St.
Cummington, MA 01026
ADMISSIONS: Rhonda Papallo, 800-258-1770 ext. 102.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 14-18 in grades 9-12
in a 7 day per week, 12 month per year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group, family and multifamily
counseling, substance abuse services and counseling all provided
on-site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT.
POPULATION SERVED: Full scale IQ over 95, family problems,
substance abuse history, mild learning differences and oppositional
behavior.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No.
COMMENTS: 12-20 month therapeutic boarding school. Member
of Aspen Education Group.
Amego, Inc.
115 Plymouth St.
Mansfield, MA 02048
ADMISSIONS: Linda M. Ingram 508-261-1000.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 8 to adult in ungraded
7 day a week, 12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual therapy community based.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Applied behavioral analysis.
POPULATION SERVED: Autistic, MR (mild to severe profound)
with behavior disorders.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
ARCHway Inc.
77 Mulberry St.
Leicester, MA 01524
ADMISSIONS: Sonya Esber, 508-892-4707.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 10-22 in ungraded 7 day
a week, 12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Specialized services such as language,
OT, PT, and psychiatric are provided as needed.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Behavioral approach.
POPULATION SERVED: Students with Autism Spectrum who may
have a secondary diagnosis of MR. In addition to youth who are aggressive
or self-injurious.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Licensed by Dept of Early Education & Care; program
capacity is 13.
Boston
Higashi School, Inc.
800 North Main St.
Randolph, MA 02368
ADMISSIONS: Admissions office, 781-961-0800, ext. 104
AGES/GRADES: Ages 3-22 in a 7 day a week, 304 day a year
program. Day program is 217 days.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Clinical psychologist; speech and language
pathologists; occupational therapist; consulting physical therapist,
pediatrics and neurologists.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: The school's philosophy is based
upon the acclaimed tenets of Daily Life TherapyŽ developed by the
late Dr. Kiyo Kitahara of Tokyo, Japan. The major tenets include
the use of vigorous physical exercise to release endorphins which
are natural inhibitors of anxiety; the establishment of emotional
stability; and stimulation of the intellect by providing instruction
in the areas of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science,
and computer technology. Group education aims for the development
of the individuality of each child within the group, helping the
child become self-reliant.
POPULATION SERVED: Autism Spectrum Disorder, PDD and Asperger's.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
Brandon
www.brandonschool.org
27 Winter St.
Natick, MA 01760
ADMISSIONS: Rebecca Porter 508-655-6400, ext. 252.
AGES/GRADES: Males ages 7-16 (upon admission) in ungraded
special education day and residential programs.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
on site. Continuum of care includes: hospital diversion, family
stabilization, diagnostic assessment, intensive residential care,
group home and step-down services. Specialize in comprehensive assessment
and intensive treatment for boys with fire-setting and/or sexualized
behaviors.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Primarily cognitive behavioral,
psychodynamic, and family systems; also behavior modification and
expressive therapy techniques.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotional and behavioral disorders and
emotionally based learning disorders. Clients primarily present
with PTSD, depression, ADHD, anxieties, conduct disorder, sexual
abuse, and fire-setting behaviors. Intellectual functioning is across
the average range.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
The Bridge of Central Massachusetts
School House Program
4 Mann St.
Worcester, MA 01602
ADMISSIONS: Margaret Crowley, 508-755-0333.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 8-13 in 12 month program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: On-site individual and family therapy;
nursing services, medication management, psychopharmacology and
psychiatric consultation. Therapeutic groups combine in individual
skills-building with teamwork and adventure-based learning.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Comprehensive and individualized
therapeutic, academic and behavior management services in a staff-secure
environment. Strong focus on family involvement and community interaction.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, ADD,
and behaviorally disordered.
766 APPROVED: Yes. School is one component of The Bridge
which is accredited by the Council on Accreditations for Children
& Family Services and licensed by the MA Dept of Early Education
and Care, and the Dept. of Mental Health.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Self-contained residence and classroom situated
in a residential neighborhood. Ten boys and girls are taught by
a certified special ed teacher and two teacher assistants who are
trained in behavior management.
Brightside
2112 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
ADMISSIONS: Robert Borgatti, 413-827-4288.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 7-17 in a 7 day a week,
12 month a year residential and special education (through high
school) program. Vocational emphasis in the upper grades.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
available on site; in addition provide psychoeducational groups
and community-based residential. Psychopharmacological medication
management and on site nursing coverage provided.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Cognitive-behavioral, social learning,
behavior modification, and family systems via implementation of
evidence-based interventions including DBT, the Psychoeducational
Treatment Model, and Mind/Body Medical Institute of Harvard Medical
School relaxation techniques.
POPULATION SERVED: Psychiatric, emotional/behavioral disorders
including aggression, self-harming and anger management issues;
also specialized treatment of sexually reactive youth.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Typically state or school funded, but
would discuss.
COMMENTS: Provide milieu based treatment designed to stabilize
behaviors and develop skills to improve social interactions and
functioning, while preparing youth for less restrictive, community-based
living. Short-term residential assessment services also provided.
Cardinal
Cushing Center At Hanover
www.coletta.org
400 Washington St.
Hanover, MA 02339
ADMISSIONS: Michelle Markowitz, 781-829-1205.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 6-22 in both day and
residential programs. Options available for a 216-day Day program
or a 315 or 365-day residential program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual and group therapy; family
work and behavior management.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Psychoeducational, cognitive development,
psychopharmacology and behavioral management.
POPULATION SERVED: Mild to severe MR, developmentally delayed,
language impaired, behavior disorders, emotionally disturbed. Primary
diagnosis mild to severe developmental disabilities with secondary
diagnoses of behavioral and emotional disorders.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Individual life skills program including educational,
prevocational; vocational training; applied academics; community
skills training; daily living and social skills; adapted PE; speech
therapy; PT; OT.
Castle School
298 Harvard St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
ADMISSIONS: Pamela J. Platten,, LICSW, 617-354-5410.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 13-18+ in graded 7 day
a week, 12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual therapy community based.
Group and family therapy, individual counseling, crisis counseling
and psychiatric services on site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Strength and function-oriented,
utilizing a developmental framework. Strong focus on milieu and
the therapeutic community and on community integration. Strong family
program.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotional disorders are primary. Special
focus on students with self-destructive or suicidal behavior, anxiety
disorders, bipolar, school phobia, trauma histories. Learning disabilities,
social skills issues, substance abuse if open setting appropriate.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Clinical psychologist consultation; substance abuse
programming; arrangements for medication, testing and crisis hospitalization
when indicated. 12-month day school program available also on case-by-case
basis.
The Children's Study Home
Administrative Offices
44 Sherman St.
Springfield, MA 01109
ADMISSIONS: Latency programs: 413-739-5626, adolescent programs:
413-783-0567.
AGES/GRADES: Males ages 6-17; also therapeutic day school
for males and females ages 6-21 in grades K-12 in a 12 month a year
program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: On site individual, group and family
therapy, with case management and school adjustment counseling services.
Psychiatric, psychopharmacological and psychological consultation
provided.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Residential and school-based behavior
modification program; expressive, cognitive-behavioral and systems
theory therapy models.
POPULATION SERVED: Psychiatric, emotional/behavioral challenges
as well as ADHD and related learning needs.
766 APPROVED: Yes for school programs and latency residential
program. Both latency and adolescent residential programs are DEEC
and Dept. of Social Services approved. The adolescent residence
also accepts Dept. of Youth Services referrals.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes for some services.
Devereux
www.devereuxma.org
60 Miles Rd.
Rutland, MA 01543
ADMISSIONS: 508-886-4746.
AGES/GRADES: Males 10-21 and females 13-21. Also day school
for males and females 6-21; group homes for males and for females
13-21;and therapeutic foster care males and females birth-21.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, family, group and milieu
treatment; psychopharmacological services; on site medical and dental
services; trauma-informed treatment; DBT; specialized services for
co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders; OT;adventure-based
counseling groups; prevocational training; recreational therapy;
animal care program; NYPUM.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Positive behavioral support, relational
and cognitive-behavioral principles applied within the context of
a safe, strengths-based therapeutic community. Families are engaged
as partners in the planning and implementation of treatment.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotionally and behaviorally disordered
with intellectual functioning from mild intellectual disability
to average range. Problem areas ranging from complex trauma, disruptive
behavior disorders, psychotic and mood disorders, co-occurring mental
health and substance abuse disorders, and high functioning PDD.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
Eagle
Hill School
242 Old Petersham Rd.
Hardwick, MA 01037
ADMISSIONS: Dana M. Harbert, Erin E. Wynne or Karen L. Matt,
413-477-6000
AGES/GRADES: Males and females in grades 8-12; offers individualized
college preparatory boarding school program; 6 week summer program
for ages 10-18.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Clinical support available on independent
basis.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Milieu support system with education
counseling included.
POPULATION SERVED: Average to above average with learning
differences, including specific learning disabilities and ADD; no
primary behavioral or emotional disorders.
766 APPROVED: No.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: The 165 acre campus is home to an international
student population.
Eagleton School, Inc.
www.eagletonschool.com
446 Monterey Rd.
Great Barrington, MA 01230
ADMISSIONS: Theodore Gidarakos, 413-528-4385, ext. 229.
AGES/GRADES: Males, ages 9-22 in ungraded 365 day a year
program. Strong language arts basis, and vocational opportunities
in various applications.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
available on site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Varies based on individual needs
and ranges from behavioral to cognitive and insight oriented treatment.
POPULATION SERVED: Mild developmental delays or learning
disorders; also ADHD, conduct or oppositional behavior disorders.
Additional specialization in the treatment of sexually victimized
with sexually reactive behaviors. Separate home for PDD students.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
Evergreen Center, Inc.
www.evergreenctr.org
345 Fortune Blvd.
Milford, MA 01757
ADMISSIONS: Robert F. Littleton, Jr., Ed.D., 508-478-2631.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 6-22 in ungraded 7 day
a week, 12 month a year program; day educational services also available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual and group therapy on site
and community based. Family therapy is community based.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Behavioral orientation.
POPULATION SERVED: Severe or multiple developmental disabilities,
including autism, MR, TBI, physical disability, hearing/sight impairment,
PTSD, or severe maladaptive behavior.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Not for tuition, but insurance payments
are accepted for psychotherapy.
Fall
River Deaconess Home School
603 Rock St.
Fall River, MA 02722
ADMISSIONS: John F. Golden, 508-674-4847.
AGES/GRADES: Females ages 12-18 in an ungraded 7 day a week,
12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual and group therapy on site;
family therapy community based; outreach and tracking services
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Intensive group counseling.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotionally disturbed.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
Frederic L. Chamberlain School
www.chamberlainschool.org
1 Pleasant St. Box 778
Middleboro, MA 02346
ADMISSIONS: John Mendonca, 508-946-9348.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 11-20 in 7 day a week,
12 month a year program; grades 6-12 and PG. A 12 month day program
also available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group, and family therapy
and psychiatrist on site. Speech, OT and nursing.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Psychodynamic; CBT; DBT; symptom
oriented.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotional, behavioral and/or learning
disabilities. Mood disorder; depressive disorder; anxiety; ADHD;
NVLD; OCD; Aspergers; ODD; PTSD; RAD.
766 APPROVED: Yes; Mass. DEEC licensure.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
G.
Stanley Hall School
www.gstanleyhallschool.org
4 Mann St.
Worcester, MA 01602
ADMISSIONS: 508-755-3698.
AGES/GRADES: Accepts males and females ages 12-21 in graded
5 day, 12 month day school program, including comprehensive summer
program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Cognitive-behavioral therapy programs,
family-based clinical services, experiential education and adventure-based
learning, and general family assistance. In addition the following
are provided on site: integrated individual, family, and group therapy;
nursing services, medication management, psychopharmacology, and
psychiatric consultation.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Curriculum includes social skills
program which addresses issues of: problem-solving, anger management,
stress management, interpersonal skills & self-esteem.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, ADD,
and behaviorally disordered.
LICENSURE: 766 approved day school. The school is one component
of the Bridge of Central Massachusetts, Inc. which is accredited
by the Council on Accreditations for Children & Family Services
and licensed by the Office for Child Care Services and the Department
of Mental Health.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: School provides students in academic and personal
crises with the skills and support they need to be re-integrated
into a traditional classroom or to complete graduation requirements.
Emphasis is on academic skills development (language arts, math,
social studies, science) and the applications of these to real life.
High quality vocation training program taught by professionals in
fields of carpentry, culinary arts, health sciences and other disciplines.
Student to teacher ratio is typically 6:1; in addition to academic
schedule, therapeutic, recreational and vocational sessions take
place each afternoon. DMH community residences are available for
some students.
The Harbor
Schools and Family Services
26 Rolfes Lane
Newbury, MA 01951
ADMISSIONS: Sharon T. Donovan, 978-462-3151 ext. 229.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 13-18, grades 7-12, in
a 7 day a week, 12 month program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
available on site and community based.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Eclectic in the context of a therapeutic
milieu. Education orientation of core academics with art, theater,
vocation training and work experience.
POPULATION SERVED: Combination of severe behavior, emotional
and learning disabilities.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Family focused with a short term (6 to 12 month)
orientation. Commission accreditation approval.
Hillcrest Educational Centers
Brookside Campus
www.hillcrestec.org
P.O. Box 4699
Pittsfield, MA 01202
ADMISSIONS: Marrisa Carlson, 413-499-7924, ext. 136.
AGES/GRADES: Males ages 12-18 years (through age 17 at admission)
in Dept. of Education approved 7 day a week, 12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and adventure-based
counseling provided on site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Cognitive-behavioral approach.
POPULATION SERVED: Borderline to above average range of intelligence
who exhibit a range of behavioral and emotional disorders including
firesetters, ADHD, PTSD, conduct disorder and oppositional defiant
disorder, as well as a range of other psychiatric diagnoses.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Joint Commission accredited. Strong prevocational
program.
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.
Center Program
P.O. Box 4699
Pittsfield, MA 01202
ADMISSIONS: Marrisa Carlson, 413-499-7924, ext. 136.
AGES/GRADES: Males ages 6-13 (at admission) and girls ages
9-18 (17 at admission) in a Dept. of Education approved 7 day a
week, 12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and adventure-based
counseling available on site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Cognitive-behavioral approach.
POPULATION SERVED: Mild MR to above average intelligence.
Combination of psychiatric, emotional and behavior disorders as
well as learning disabilities. Specialize in treating severely abused
children. Also firesetters and sex abuse reactive children, as well
as those who are assaultive or self-injurious.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Joint Commission accredited. All programming is
team-based. Involvement in Honda NYPUM, scouting and Special Olympics.
Very high staff to student ratio.
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.
High Point Campus
P.O. Box 4699
Pittsfield, MA 01202
ADMISSIONS: Marrisa Carlson, 413-499-7924, ext. 136.
AGES/GRADES: Males ages 11-18 (at intake) in a Dept. of Education
approved 7 day a week, 12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and adventure-based
counseling provided on site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Cognitive-behavioral approach.
POPULATION SERVED: Male sex offenders (with or without adjudication)
with mild MR to above average intelligence. Diagnoses may include
ADHD, conduct disorder, sex abuse reactive, oppositional defiant,
firesetters, PTSD, dysthymia, bipolar, Asperger's, PDD, as well
as a range of other diagnoses or learning disabilities.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Joint Commission accredited. Strong prevocational
component.
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.
Intensive Treatment Unit
P.O. Box 4699
Pittsfield, MA 01202
ADMISSIONS: Marrisa Carlson, 413-499-7924, ext. 136.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 6-18 (17 at admission)
in a 7 day a week, 12 month a year Dept. of Education approved program
with a typical stay of 30-90 days.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and adventure-based
counseling available on site. Complete diagnostic and assessment
services.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Cognitive-behavioral approach.
POPULATION SERVED: Children who act out assaultively or with
self-injurious behaviors. Also psychiatric, emotional and behavioral
disorders, as well as learning disabilities. 766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Joint Commission accredited; serves as both a diagnostic
and assessment unit for incoming students who are in need of this
service, as well as a hospital diversion program for students already
placed at one of our programs in acute behavioral crisis.
The Home for Little Wanderers
The Baird Center
www.thehome.org
Great Outlook Way
Plymouth, MA 02360
ADMISSIONS: Mary Bettley, 508-224-8041
AGES/GRADES: Males ages 10-18 in ungraded 7 day a week, 12
month a year program. Day school for ages 8-18; group home for ages
13-19; supervised apartments ages 16-22; and therapeutic foster
care.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, family and group therapy
on site and community based. Sex offender and sex abuse therapy,
and firesetter groups. Clients with reactive attachment disorder,
Asperger's, and/or trauma-reactive are areas of specialty.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Systems theory, relational theory
and behavior modification.
POPULATION SERVED: Behaviorally and emotionally disturbed.
Most have learning disabilities.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes.
COMMENTS: Specialize in working with hard to reach families
for over 20 years and return 60% of the students to less restrictive
settings each year.
The Home for Little Wanderers
Knight Children's Center
161 So. Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02130
ADMISSIONS: Jon Higgins, 617-232-8610.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 5-13 in ungraded 5 or
7 day a week, 12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
available on site.
POPULATION SERVED: Behavioral and emotional disorders, learning
disabilities or a combination.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
The Home for Little Wanderers
Longview Farm
399 Lincoln Rd.
Walpole, MA 02081
ADMISSIONS: George Boiros, 508-668-7703.
AGES/GRADES: Males ages 10-14 in grades 5-10 in 7 day a week
program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
on site. In addition, family therapy is available at the family's
home.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Team approach utilizing social work,
childcare, education, psychiatric and nursing staff.
POPULATION SERVED: Behavioral and emotional disorders, learning
disabilities, or a combination.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
Institute
For Developmental Disabilities, Inc.
Crystal Springs School
38 Narrows Rd.
Assonet, MA 02702
ADMISSIONS: Cheryl Tsimprea-Andrade, 508-644-3101, ext. 3375.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females 0-adult in ungraded 7 day
a week, 12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual and group therapy available
on site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Primarily behavioral/functional.
POPULATION SERVED: Severe and profound cognitive impairment
with accompanying behavior and health care challenges.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
Italian Home for Children
Boston Center
www.italianhome.org
1125 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
ADMISSIONS: 24/7 intakes, 617-645-2270.
AGES/GRADES: Ages 4-12 in ungraded 7 day a week, 12 month
a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Hospital diversion/community-based
acute residential treatment program. Stabilization Assessment and
Rapid Reintegration (STARR) services. Intensive individual, family
and group therapy; therapeutic milieu; on site educational support
services.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Strength-based, goal-oriented, solution-focused,
evidence-based program with purpose of developing a long-lasting
understanding of the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning
of the child with an appreciation of their developmental level and
the interpersonal environment in which they live.
POPULATION SERVED: Challenging children with emotional and
behavioral issues as well as PDD and/or cognitive limitations.
766 APPROVED: No
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
COMMENTS: Referrals come from local crisis services and inpatient
units. Occasionally single case agreements are made with local schools
and/or private insurance or other agencies. STARR services are purchased
by DSS.
Italian Home for Children
Community Residential Programs
1125 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
ADMISSIONS: Denise Hamilton 617-524-3116.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 4-12 in 7 day a week,
12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Behavioral treatment residence, residential
and day school as well as after school and school vacation programs.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Strength-based, goal-oriented, solution-focused,
evidence-based program.
POPULATION SERVED: Combination of emotional disorders and
learning disabilities, in addition to seriously acting out and out
of control behavior.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Therapeutic milieu, topical groups and assisted
reintegration in the community are the primary treatment tool. Wrap
around services are provided at discharge. Clinical and pharmacological
services are provided in the community but can be offered on site
upon request.
Italian Home for Children
Cranwood Programs
5 Palmer Court Ext.
East Freetown, MA 02717
ADMISSIONS: Dianne Richard, 508-763-4217.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 5-13 in 7 day a week,
12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Behavioral treatment residence; Stabilization
Assessment and Rapid Reintegration Program.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Strength-based, goal-oriented, solution-focused,
evidence-based programs with a focus on community reintegration
and disruption prevention. POPULATION SERVED: Severe behavioral
and emotional issues.
766 APPROVED: No
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Therapeutic milieu, topical groups and assisted
reintegration in the community are the primary treatment tool. Wrap
around services are provided at discharge. Clinical and pharmacological
services are provided in the community but can be offered on site
upon request. Children attend public school in the Lakeville Regional
School District.
Ivy Street School
Division of MAB
Community Services
200 Ivy St.
Brookline, MA 02446
ADMISSIONS: Ilene Lieberman 617-732-0224.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 13-21 in ungraded 7 day
a week, 12 month a year program. A predischarge, transitional apartment
is also available for older students preparing to return to the
community. Day placement option.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
provided with psychodynamic and cognitive/behavioral focus. Psychopharmacological
services, and monthly family support group. Adaptive physical education,
restorative therapies and vocational/life skills program.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Cognitive behavioral approach/ interdisciplinary
model, traditional and integrated alternative therapies.
POPULATION SERVED: Adolescents who have sustained brain injuries
and other neurological disorders.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
Judge
Rotenberg Educational Center
www.judgerc.org
240 Turnpike St.
Canton, MA 02021
ADMISSIONS: Karen LaChance, 781-828-2202.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 3-adult in day, respite
and residential programs.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Highly structured and consistent behavior
modification program; behavioral counseling, individual and group
and precision teaching.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Behavioral psychology and its applications
to both education and treatment.
POPULATION SERVED: Behavior problems including conduct disorders;
learning disabilities, MR, emotional problems, brain injury, psychosis,
autism and developmental disabilities.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
COMMENTS: Near-zero rejection policy. Wide range of behavioral
education and treatment procedures. Psychotropic medication minimized
or eliminated. Each student's program directed by doctoral or master's-level
clinician. Rapid changes in students who have failed in other placements.
Educational program certified by MA Dept. of Education. Early autism
applied behavior analysis training.
Justice Resource Institute
Berkshire Meadows
www.jri.org
249 North Plain Rd.
Housatonic, MA 01236
ADMISSIONS: Liisa Kelly, 413-528-2523 ext. 208.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females all ages in ungraded residential
school for children and a day habilitation program for adults.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Extensive medical, behavioral and psychopharmacological
treatment available.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Families are welcome to participate
in treatment.
POPULATION SERVED: Severely and profoundly developmentally
delayed individuals including those with significant medical conditions.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: 24 hour nursing care and consulting physicians
and psychiatrists available for behavioral treatment recommendations.
Justice Resource Institute
Cohannet Academy
Administrative offices:
545 Boylston St., Ste. 700
Boston, MA 02116
ADMISSIONS: Bryan Lary, Program Director, 508-977-3730.
AGES/GRADES: Females, ages 12-18 in a long-term residential
program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Clinicians work closely with the residential,
educational, nursing and psychiatry departments to provide a continuum
of care. Clinicians provide weekly individual therapy, DBT, treatment
planning, family and group therapy, psychopharmacological consultation,
individualized treatment and transition planning.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Strength based, family focused model.
POPULATION SERVED: Serious mental illness and emotional disturbance
along with challenging behaviors.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
COMMENTS: Located at Taunton State Hospital, the academy
contracts with a MA Dept. of Education special education school.
During class time, students continue to receive support in working
on their treatment goals.
Justice Resource Institute
Glenhaven Academy/ Meadowridge
Administrative offices:
545 Boylston St. Ste 700
Boston, MA 02116
ADMISSIONS: Karen Vincent, Director, 508-481-8077.
AGES/GRADES: Females, ages 12-22 in a long-term residential
program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
available. Psychiatric consultation, psychological assessment and
evaluation services. Each student is assigned a team including a
lead clinician, counselor, and teacher who supervise the student's
plan and progress.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Strength-based, family focused model.
DBT treatment available.
POPULATION SERVED: Behavior disorders, mental illness, eating
disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and other emotional and
learning disabilities.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
COMMENTS: Main campus in Marlborough; combines a proven therapeutic
model with a full course of academic study and career counseling.
Small student to teacher ratio and individualized programs yield
successes for students and families.
Justice Resource Institute
The Meadowridge Behavioral Health Center/Meadowridge
Administrative offices:
545 Boylston St., Ste. 700
Boston, MA 02116
ADMISSIONS: Mary Norman, Director of Admissions, 508-677-0304.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females, ages 12-22 in a long-term
residential program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
available. Psychiatric consultation, psychological assessment and
evaluation services. Each student is assigned a team including a
lead clinician, counselor, and teacher who supervise the student's
plan and progress. Services also include individualized education,
treatment plans and therapeutic milieu; daily on site nursing support;
and year-round outdoor education/recreational program.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Strength based, family focused model.
POPULATION SERVED: Complex psychiatric diagnoses, medical
fragility and behavioral symptoms.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
COMMENTS: Combines a proven therapeutic model with a full
course of academic study and career counseling. Small student to
teacher ratio and individualized programs.
Justice Resource Institute
Pelham Academy/Meadowridge
Administrative offices:
380 Massachusetts Ave.
Acton, MA 01720
ADMISSIONS: Andre Solomita, Director, 781-274-6800.
AGES/GRADES: Females, ages 12-21 in a long-term residential
program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
available. Psychiatric consultation, psychological assessment and
evaluation services. Each student is assigned a team including a
lead clinician, counselor, and teacher who supervise the student's
plan and progress.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Strength-based, family focused,
DBT based model.
POPULATION SERVED: Behavior disorders, mental illness, conduct
disorder, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and
other emotional and learning disabilities.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
COMMENTS: Combines a proven therapeutic model with a full
course of academic study and career counseling. Small student to
teacher ratio and individualized programs.
Justice Resource Institute
The Swansea Wood School/Meadowridge
Administrative offices:
545 Boylston St., Ste. 700
Boston, MA 02116
ADMISSIONS: Maribeth Balzano-August, Clinical Director, 508-672-6560.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females, ages 12-22 in a long-term
residential program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
available. Psychiatric consultation, psychological assessment and
evaluation services. Each student is assigned a team including a
lead clinician, counselor, and teacher who supervise the student's
plan and progress.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Clinically-sophisticated, individualized
education, treatment and behavioral plans; daily on site nursing
support; year-round educational/recreational program, greenhouse,
garden and prevocational workshops; extensive community service
and job training opportunities.
POPULATION SERVED: Complex psychiatric diagnoses, cognitive
impairment, medical fragility and behavioral symptoms.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
COMMENTS: Combines a proven therapeutic model with a full
course of academic study and career counseling. Small student to
teacher ratio and individualized programs.
Justice
Resource Institute
Walden Street School/Meadowridge
Administrative offices:
380 Massachusetts Ave.
Acton, MA 01720
ADMISSIONS: Kari Beserra, Program Director, 978-369-7611,
ext 202.
AGES/GRADES: Females ages 13-18 in a long-term residential
program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
available. Psychiatric consultation, psychological assessment and
evaluation services. Each student is assigned a team including a
lead clinician and teacher who supervise the student's plan and
progress.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Modified DBT designed for complex
trauma and significant mood dysregulation.
POPULATION SERVED: Students struggling with complex trauma,
PTSD, emotional dysregulation, mood disorders, mental illness, behavioral
difficulties, depression, anxiety, ADHD and learning disorders.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
COMMENTS: Combines a proven therapeutic model with a full
course of academic study and career counseling. Small student to
teacher ratio and individualized programs.
Kennedy
Hope Academy
http://www.mclean.harvard.edu/patient/child/kha.php
30 Warren St.
Brighton, MA 02135
ADMISSIONS: Nicole Abenaim, Ed.M,BCBA, 617-779-1629.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 5-22 in ungraded 7 day
a week, 12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Psychiatry, nursing, applied behavior
analysis, positive behavioral support, speech & language, occupational
and recreational therapies, consultation and intervention, special
education, social skills training.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Positive behavior support approach
combined with applied behavioral analysis.
POPULATION SERVED: Individuals with PDD, autism, Asperger's,
and related diagnoses who exhibit moderate to severe psychiatric
and behavioral challenges.
LICENSURE: Licensed by Office of Child Care Services and
is sole-source, not 766.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No.
COMMENTS: Specialize in working with complex and behaviorally
challenging children in the autism spectrum.
Kolburne School Inc.
343 New Marlborough - Southfield Rd.
New Marlborough, MA 01230
ADMISSIONS: Kathleen Greco 413-229-8787.
AGES/GRADES: Males ages 8-22 in grades K-12 and females ages
13-22 in a 7 day a week, 12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group, family, speech and
language, and occupational therapies.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Interdisciplinary, psychodynamic
and behavioral management.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotionally disturbed, learning disabled,
behaviorally disordered, psychiatrically impaired, and autism spectrum
disorder.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Primarily funded by Dept. of Education.
COMMENTS: The 800 acre campus in the Berkshires offers a
diploma track high school, prevocational and GED programs.
Lake Grove
at Maple Valley
6 Farley Rd.
Wendell, MA 01379
ADMISSIONS: Campus admissions office 978-544-8310.
AGES/GRADES: Males ages 10-21 in a 24 hour/365 day a year
program with full academic program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Group, individual, family, victim work,
latency-age programs, experiential therapy, EMDR, continuum of care
with four transition homes and off-site school. Staff ratio 1:4
on campus.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Cognitive-behavioral, relapse prevention
work, strength based and family centered.
POPULATION SERVED: Sexually abusive males; emotionally disturbed
males with serious psychiatric diagnosis without sexually abusive
behaviors.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: To be determined by contract office,
on a per student basis.
COMMENTS: Certified sex offender counselors, licensed nurses,
trained case workers and direct care staff. NCASES accredited; ASA
standards.
Landmark School
www.landmarkschool.org
P.O. Box 227
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
ADMISSIONS: Carolyn Orsini Nelson, Director of Admission,
978-236-3000.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 7-20 in grades 2-12 in
10 month boarding and day programs. Intensive 6 wk summer program
with optional half-day recreation programs.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Short term counseling as needed; referrals
to local clinicians.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Psychoeducational, cognitive, humanistic
dependent upon the needs of the individual student.
POPULATION SERVED: Students of average or higher intelligence,
who have a primary diagnosis of language-based learning disabilities
or dyslexia, and are emotionally healthy.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
League School of Greater
Boston
300 Boston Providence Turnpike
Walpole, MA 02032
ADMISSIONS: 508-850-3900.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 3-22 in 12 month program;
both day and residential available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual and group therapy on site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Transdisciplinary team approach.
POPULATION SERVED: Autistic, Asperger's, NVLD, and PDD.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Consultations and evaluations are available.
The
May Center for Child Development
41 Pacella Park Dr.
Randolph, MA 02368
ADMISSIONS: Cheryl White, 781-437-1486.
AGES/GRADES: Ages 2-22 in a year-round day and residential
program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Behavioral and educational services
are available as are parent and family education services.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Behavioral.
POPULATION SERVED: Autism, PDD, MR, other developmental disabilities,
and behavior disorders.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Tuition costs are covered by local and
state agencies.
COMMENTS: Accepts both day and residential students, with
three community-based homes in neighborhoods in Braintree and Randolph.
Offering supported employment for students ages 16+ to work part
time on site or in local businesses. Outreach school consultation
and training services also available.
The May Center for Education
and Neurorehabilitation
596 Summer St.
Brockton, MA 02302
ADMISSIONS: Andrea Potoczny-Gray, 508-588-8800 ext 124.
AGES/GRADES: Ages 5-22 in a year-round school and residential
program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual and group psychotherapy,
OT, PT, speech and language, and medical/nursing services. On site
clinics in audiology and psychiatry through an affiliation with
Franciscan Children's Hospital; vision clinic through the New England
School of Optometry; outreach parent education.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Neurobehavioral, special educational
and rehabilitative.
POPULATION SERVED: Acquired brain injuries and neurological
disorders, including students with severe cognitive and neurobehavioral
challenges.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Tuition costs are covered by public funds
from local and state agencies.
COMMENTS: Accepts both day and residential students, with
community-based homes in neighborhoods in Abington, Holbrook, Sharon,
Randolph, and on site residence in Brockton. School consultation
and training services available. Offering transitional education/vocational
training and supported employment.
McAuley Nazareth Home for
Boys, Inc.
77 Mulberry St.
Leicester, MA 01524
ADMISSIONS: Sr. Janet Ballentine, 508-892-4886.
AGES/GRADES: Males ages 6-13 in grades K-8 in a 7 day a week,
12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
available on site and in the community.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Positive reinforcement provided
through relationships; play therapy is used.
POPULATION SERVED: Emotionally disturbed and/or learning
disabled.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Funding through DSS, local school systems and MA
Dept. of Education.
Melmark New England
461 River Rd.
Andover, MA 01810
ADMISSIONS: Andrew Shlesinger, Coordinator of Program Services,
978-654-4353.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 3-21 in a 365-day, 12
month a year residential program; also males and females ages 3-21
in a 237-day, 12 month a year day program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Psychiatric consultation, individual
and group counseling available on site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: The program uses an interdisciplinary
team approach based upon the principles of applied behavior analysis
and evidence-based practices.
POPULATION SERVED: Autism spectrum disorders, neurological
diseases, acquired brain injury, traumatic brain injury and neurologically
based disorders that result in neurobehavioral challenges
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No; tuition is usually covered by local
and state agencies.
The
New England Center for Children
www.necc.org
33 Turnpike Rd.
Southborough, MA 01772
ADMISSIONS: Catherine M. Welch 508-481-1015.
AGES/GRADES: Ages 3-adult in ungraded 7 day a week, 12 month
a year residential program. Day programs are 12 months and include
school for ages 5-12, preschool for ages 3-7, home-based for ages
18 months-5.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Psychiatric consultation, individual
and group counseling available on site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Clinical services are based on the
principles of applied behavior analysis, with individual student
programs designed and adjusted in response to continual functional
analysis of that student's challenging behaviors. Educational services
are focused on teaching functional skills and academics appropriate
to the student's development.
POPULATION SERVED: Autism, PDD, Asperger's, ADHD, MR, language
delays, and combinations of the above.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Where applicable.
COMMENTS: The primary goal is to help each student achieve
skills for the greatest possible independence in the least restrictive
environment, including return to their home school and community.
Northampton Center for Children
and Families
78 Pomeroy Ter.
Northamptom, MA 01060
ADMISSIONS: Jay Indik, 413-584-1310
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 8-18 in ungraded 12 month
a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual, group and family therapy
on site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Milieu, behavioral/DBT and family
systems.
POPULATION SERVED: Seriously emotionally disturbed and/or
learning disabled.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes
Penikese
Island School, Inc.
www.penikese.org
P.O. Box 161
Woods Hole, MA 02543
ADMISSIONS: Pam Brighton, M.A., LMHC, 508-548-7276, ext 205.
AGES/GRADES: Males ages 15-18 in all grades in a 7 day a
week, 12 month a year program.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual and group therapy; psychiatrist
available for medication consults.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Behavioral structure, primary focus
is on relationship skills and fostering internal change.
POPULATION SERVED: Agency, school and/or court referred,
behavioral and emotional disorders, ADD and learning disabilities.
Do not accept psychotic or suicidal boys; children on medication
accepted.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Wilderness setting on island in Buzzards Bay. Small
group with 10 boys maximum to 4 staff members.
Perkins
www.perkinsprograms.org
971 Main St.
Lancaster, MA 01523
ADMISSIONS: Christine Santry, 978-368-6423 or 978-368-6412.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 6-18 in grades K-12 in
either residential or day program; residential is 365 days a year
and day program is 12 months.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Services include: individual, group
and family therapies; parenting effectiveness program; psychiatric
and psychological services; medication management; and experiential
learning groups.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: Approach treatment from a social-emotional
orientation which integrates a developmental, age referenced, and
strength based perspective focusing on children gaining strong social
competencies and developing self control.
POPULATION SERVED: Range of significant mental health and
behavioral issues including Asperger's, bipolar, depression, ADHD,
abuse reactive, schizophrenia, psychosis and other related problems.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: No
COMMENTS: Also provide two specialized residential programs.
One for males ages 12-18 with Asperger's; a second specialized program
for pregnant teens with complex mental health issues ages 13-16.
Perkins School for the
Blind
175 North Beacon St.
Watertown, MA 02472
ADMISSIONS: Christopher Underwood 617-972-7285.
AGES/GRADES: Males and females ages 3-22 in a day or residential,
ungraded program; provides graded program for high school students;
summer sessions also available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Group and individual therapy available
on site.
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION: School based counseling with behavioral
supports.
POPULATION SERVED: Diverse population of students who are
visually impaired, blind, and deafblind, some of whom have behavioral,
emotional and/or learning disabilities.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Yes for health and medical services.
COMMENTS: Additional services for blind or deafblind include
early intervention, educational partnerships providing services
to students in public schools, evaluation services, technical assistance,
Braille and Talking Book Library, and programs for elders. Able
to grant high school diplomas.
Protestant Guild Learning
Center
www.protestantguild.org
411 Waverley Oaks Rd., Ste. 104
Waltham, MA 02452
ADMISSIONS: Mark de Chabert, 781-893-6000.
AGES/GRADES: Ages 6-22 in ungraded 7 day a week, 12 month
a year program; year-round day school/residential program; 5 day
a week day school only program also available.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: Individual and group therapies on site,
speech and language, behavior management, academics, residential
life skills, leisure/recreation and employment skills. THERAPEUTIC
ORIENTATION: Behavioral.
POPULATION SERVED: Mild to severe MR, behavioral and emotional
disorders, seizure disorders, and communication disorders.
766 APPROVED: Yes
INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Not for tuition.