Does the Residential Treatment Center’s Setting Affect My Adolescent’s Success?
A residential treatment center for teens is crucial to the effectiveness of recovery. Learn how to get proper care for you or a loved one today.
DetailsA residential treatment center for teens is crucial to the effectiveness of recovery. Learn how to get proper care for you or a loved one today.
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DetailsRoutine medical appointments with your child’s physician provide an excellent opportunity to identify potential drug or alcohol use.
DetailsSometimes Just talking to another parent can give you peace of mind or reinforce that which you already know. Sometimes another parent can give you a perspective on things that you didn’t expect.
DetailsAn existential crisis does not only impact adults – it also impacts teenagers and young adults. Gifted children and teenagers often experience existential depression because the world around them does not meet their expectations or ideals, which leads to disappointment or a sense of hopelessness.
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DetailsIt may seem surprising but there are ways to determine if a teenager is likely to develop alcohol problems before he or she starts drinking alcohol.
DetailsVeteran’s Day is just a few days away in this country as is in my own. Its British equivalent, Remembrance Sunday, is held on the second Sunday of every November. At this time of year my mind goes to the memory of my grandfather, Henry Bainbridge Snr, who served in the Second World War. Harry…
DetailsDestinations For Teens staff are actively getting vaccinated through the county and the hope is to have the majority of our staff vaccinated by the end of January, 2021. Destinations For Teens is likewise committed to educating staff to the benefits of vaccinating and to providing access to the vaccine to all employees. By minimizing the risk of transmission, Destinations For Teens is working hard to protect its clients, families and employees from contracting the COVID-19 virus.
A dedicated COVID-19 task force, including our Medical Director, Clinical Director and our Director of Nursing, provides written materials and verbal education and training to all staff. In the words of Dr. Baback Gabbay, Destinations For Teens Chief Medical Director, the message could not be simpler: "We are committed to the health and well-being of our patients and families. Our staff is committed to the CDC recommend cleaning protocols and have been fortunate to receive the Moderna or Pzifer Covid vaccine this week. Vaccination is important in order to help keep all our employees and the families we serve safe".
In addition to distributing vaccinations, Destinations For Teens facilities has implemented the following procedures for all in-person programs: