Adolescent Residential Treatment

RESTEP offers the following services as part of the comprehensive programming:

• Screening services to identify the potential presence of mental health or substance abuse issuesand the need for further assessment.
• Assessment services to provide diagnostic clarification and ensure the most effective treatmentstrategies and interventions are being utilized.
• Psychological Testing services to assess a range of mental abilities and attributes, including achievement and ability, personality, and neurological functioning.
• Crisis Intervention services through verbal de-escalation, risk assessment, and therapy by a behavioral health professional and may include referral to more intensive services by an outside source if deemed necessary.
• Individual Therapy services provided by licensed clinicians who are trained in one or more evidenced-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Behavioral Therapy/Mindfulness Practices (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Client-Centered Approach, and Play Therapy. Our clinicians are trained to address a wide range of mental health disorders, trauma, substance use disorders, and resulting issues. 
• Family Therapy services are provided by licensed clinicians trained in one or more evidence-based modalities, including Multi-Systemic Therapy and Family Systems Therapy. Family therapy enhances relationships, improves communication within the family unit, and addresses ongoing issues that may be detrimental to family functioning.
• Medication Management services to provide an individualized recovery plan with a full range of psychotropic medications prescribed by our in-house Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Case Management services are provided by bachelor’ s-level professionals who assist clients in gaining access to medical, social, educational, and other services. Case Managers have been trained in Coordination, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (C.A.R.E.S.), and Strengthening Families to support reunification efforts.
• Treatment Planning services to identify and address unique needs, backgrounds, and
  circumstances. Individualized treatment plans to address the individualized needs and differences.
• Education & Skill Building services to promote academic achievement, including advocacy for IEPs or 504 Plans, therapeutic support within the classroom, and enhancing pro-social skills in the classroom setting.
• Independent Living services to promote skills needed to live independently utilizing a state- approved curriculum and providing opportunities for hands-on learning within a supervised setting.
• Transportation services provided to assist clients in accessing scheduled appointments with outside providers, court hearings, resources, visitation, or other needed services.
• Discharge & Transition Planning services will begin upon admission and include the possibility of trial overnight or weekend visits to assess community readiness or readiness to be transitioned to a lower level of care. Parents, guardians, and other caregivers shall be included throughout the entire discharge and transition planning process.
• Aftercare Planning services to transition back to community life after residential treatment. Comprehensive aftercare plans will be individualized to incorporate the permanency goal as well as ongoing therapy, support groups, community resources, relapse prevention, crisis prevention, and ongoing support that is necessary for success after treatment.

Frequency, intensity, and duration of services are determined based on the individual needs of each client. All services can be utilized via telehealth to engage state-wide treatment team members and other identified supports for those who are unable to attend in-person services.

RESTEP currently only accepts youth referred by the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS).