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Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform => Facility Question and Answers => Topic started by: Pain on June 22, 2007, 03:28:31 PM
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Know anything about it?
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I thought this was a joke till I actually googled it and found www.chomp.org (http://www.chomp.org)
Clint Eastwood Youth Program
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula ’s Clint Eastwood Youth Program provides a structured program to treat drug and alcohol abuse as well as mental health problems for adolescents, 12 to 18 years old.
Help for Teenagers
The staff of the Clint Eastwood Youth Program is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to meet the individual needs of teenagers.
Our multidisciplinary treatment team consists of adolescent psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurses, and chemical dependency counselors. Our approach allows us to address the complexities of teenage problems and give families the support and care needed during times of difficulty.
Our goal is to provide a balance of structure, guidance, and responsibility along with understanding and warmth.
Who would benefit from our program?
* Any teenager, 12 to 18 years old, who needs a highly structured, therapeutic program to address behavioral, emotional, psychological, and/or alcohol or drug abuse problems
* Any teenager whose substance abuse or mental health problems interfere with their ability to function in school, at home, or in the community
* Any teenager in need of professional help with their problems and willing to work with treatment staff, family, and friends toward a resolution
* Any teenager who needs help developing the social skills to resist inappropriate peer pressure to skip school, use alcohol or drugs, or engage in other self-destructive behaviors
* Any teenager who needs help learning the coping skills necessary for a drug-free life, healthy psychological development and well-being, and an increased capability for making responsible decisions
* Any teenager in need of an alternative to, or a step down from, acute hospitalization.
Adolescent Outpatient Partial Hospitalization Program
* Psychiatric and medical management
* Multidisciplinary treatment team approach
* Chemical dependency treatment
* Individual therapy
* Family therapy
* Adolescent group therapy
* Accredited school program
* Occupational therapy
* Aftercare program
* Drug and alcohol education group
Symptoms and Behaviors of Adolescent Chemical Dependency or Abuse
* Smells of alcohol; slurred speech
* Pupils dilated; frequent colds; runny nose
* Frequently intoxicated or experiencing withdrawal symptoms
* Significant change in sleeping or eating habits
* Erratic or excessive mood swings
* Lowered school performance; frequent absences or tardiness from school; dropping out of school
* Money/liquor/drugs disappearing from home
* Hides alcohol or other drugs at home
* Legal problems due to drinking/drug use/ alcohol or drug possession
* Cannot control drinking/drug use and often uses more drugs or alcohol than intended
* Expresses a persistent desire to cut down or control drinking or using
* Has admitted that they feel "bad" about themselves due to drinking/drug abuse
* Has experienced "blackouts" (memory loss) while drinking/using drugs
* Experiences withdrawal symptoms after using alcohol or other drugs
* Spends an excessive amount of time obtaining, using, and recovering from the effects of their drug/alcohol use
* Has noticeably increased frequency and/or amount of drinking or drug use
* Withdraws from family and friends, reduces the time formerly spent on social, educational, or recreational activities
* Has financial problems due to drinking or drug use
* Current friends are known/suspected alcohol/drug users
* Others have told you they think this adolescent has a drinking/drug problem
* You suspect this adolescent has an alcohol/drug problem
Free Initial Screening
For an appointment, call (831) 373-0924.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For more information or to schedule a free screening, please call (831) 373-0924 or (800) 528-8080.
Clint Eastwood Youth Program
Hartnell Professional Center
576 Hartnell Street
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 373-0924 or (800) 528-8080
clinteastwoodyouthprogram@chomp.org
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This appears to be the kind of program that people are talking about .. when they say reach out to your community rather than send your kid to some cult like program. However, I have not visited the facility myself.
The facility is actually a hospital- ER, Surgery Center .. etc... California is an at will state. Meaning that anyone (even youth) can not be held in a treatment center against their will. Also.. please note one of the requirements that is listed on the community hospital website.
Any teenager in need of professional help with their problems and willing to work with treatment staff, family, and friends toward a resolution.
I'll see if I can get more information on the actual therapeutic approach.
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Thanks Nilla and welcome to the forum.
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California is an at will state. Meaning that anyone (even youth) can not be held in a treatment center against their will.
Yeah, well, there are ways around that:
http://homepage.mac.com/psyborgue/faq.html (http://homepage.mac.com/psyborgue/faq.html)
See the third question down.
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This is troubling news about the Man with No Name. Troubling, indeed.