Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 10:34     Subject: Re:Consultant to help find treatment (drug) or therapeutic school? Need options
Anonymous wrote:Therapeutic school and/or a residential treatment center would be appropriate if your DC has a mental health diagnosis like depression or anxiety in addition to the substance abuse issue. You would be looking specifically for programs with what is called a "dual diagnosis" focus. If your DC does have a mental health diagnosis, I recommend working with the School Counseling Group in DC.

If the issue is substance abuse only, you'd be looking at different kinds of programs--rehabs, basically.


Not all residential treatment programs require dual diagnosis. Some very good ones will accept for substance abuse only.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 09:47     Subject: Re:Consultant to help find treatment (drug) or therapeutic school? Need options
Therapeutic school and/or a residential treatment center would be appropriate if your DC has a mental health diagnosis like depression or anxiety in addition to the substance abuse issue. You would be looking specifically for programs with what is called a "dual diagnosis" focus. If your DC does have a mental health diagnosis, I recommend working with the School Counseling Group in DC.

If the issue is substance abuse only, you'd be looking at different kinds of programs--rehabs, basically.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 08:21     Subject: Consultant to help find treatment (drug) or therapeutic school? Need options
I would have this moved to special needs forum
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 08:05     Subject: Consultant to help find treatment (drug) or therapeutic school? Need options
Try All Kinds of Therapy. It was founded by a DC native with lots of experience with therapeutic schools. https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 08:01     Subject: Consultant to help find treatment (drug) or therapeutic school? Need options
Yes, I know friends have used one. I'll try to find out.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 07:55     Subject: Re:Consultant to help find treatment (drug) or therapeutic school? Need options
No but if you are expecting your health insurance to cover it, your insurer probably has a list of covered programs. It’s a good way to start. Also if you are looking for residential, you’re going to have to travel out of the area for it.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 07:15     Subject: Consultant to help find treatment (drug) or therapeutic school? Need options
My teen is out of control and we’ve tried everything. He just doesn’t care. Life centered on weed and his friends. I think we all need some space to regroup as we are at the end of our rope. Does anyone know a consultant in this area?