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Does My Child Need to be in a Residential Treatment Center?
This is an extremely important question. You have probably already tried many other programs to help your child. It is a very serious decision to place your child in a RTC and you want to make sure you have exhausted all other options.
Assess the Options
There are many community programs available to help you and your child, but there are times when you decide your family needs more help. Your child is a candidate for residential treatment if they are experiencing:
- Severe emotional issues
- Aggressive or violent behavior that makes living at home unsafe for your child, you or your other family members
- Severe problems at home and at school
You may also consider residential treatment if you and your doctor/therapist feel your child needs 24/7 care from a team of professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists.
Who Will Help Me Decide if a RTC is the Right Choice?
You should work with mental health professionals to evaluate your child and the need for residential treatment. CHART also provides the COMPASS-Eval™ and COPI (Care Optimized Placement Inventory) which are tools you fill out and provide to your child’s doctors or therapists and the therapists at the residential treatment centers you are considering. The information can be used to increase the odds that RTC you choose is a good match for your child.