Adolescent Care

Addiction is a disease that can begin early in life. There is no minimum age required. The adolescent's path to recovery can be very different from an adult's That's why Bradford Health Services adolescent program offers comprehensive, individualized treatment for young people. The program is designed to help teenagers and their families find their way back from substance abuse and behavioral problems. Treatment is designed to reach the special needs of young adults, emphasizing individualized academic programs, therapy through recreation and proven clinical approaches. The program is structured, stimulating and challenging. It focuses on teenagers from 13 to 19 years old and their families.

Leading The Way

Bradford Health Services has been committed to treating alcoholism and drug addiction for nearly a quarter of a century. Our treatment approach is effective and affordable. Our mission is to bring hope to our patients and their families and lead them on the path to recovery. Healed lives and relationships is the ultimate destination.

Programs And Services

• All patients receive a multidisciplinary assessment to determine the need for treatment.
• Medical detoxification and medical stabilization is provided 24 hours a day as needed.
• Residential Inpatient Program provides a safe, protected environment for withdrawal caused by the physical and behavioral complications associated with addiction. Patients are divided into small treatment groups headed by licensed counselors. Counseling is provided through individual, group and specialized sessions.
• A licensed teacher provides accredited individualized educational programs for adolescents in the program. Classroom credits are transferable to the patients home school system or to a vocational or G.E.D. program.
• Family Programs are a vital part of treatment. Family members join the patient and learn about addiction, family roles, parenting and how the entire family can recover together.
• Partial Hospitalization is provided as the risk of withdrawal subsides, physical complications improve and emotional crisis diminishes.
• Intensive Outpatient Treatment allows continued therapy and relapse prevention education. Patients reside at home and return to school.
• Continuing Care provides long term stability through regular monitoring and connection to the treatment program. 12-Step Programs assist adolescents to remain clean and sober through peer fellowship and recovery programs.
• Adventure Based Programs teach patients to challenge their own self-imposed limits. It teaches self-confidence, trust, teamwork and respect for others.