| Who
we serve...
We
serve male and female children and adolescents, ages eight to twenty years
of age. Diagnosis of psychosis and affective disorders, ADHD, functional
retardation, schizophrenia, developmental disabilities, adjustment conflicts
are all considered appropriate.
Certain
physical and medical problems will be considered for admission on a case
by case decision, especially those who are not ambulatory, hearing impaired,
blind and pregnant. Those who are considered actively suicidal and critically
needing an inpatient settings are not considered appropriate, at least
until the suicidal crisis is resolved. Consideration is given to all referrals
and the dynamics of each evaluated on the bases of severity and our ability
to respond effectively to the needs.
Referring
Sources...
Willowglen
Academy accepts referrals for its residential services from the Department
of Child Services and the Juvenile Probation System and other sources
seeking services for children and adolescents.
Our
consumers ...
Generally,
Willowglen Academy accepts referrals for no less than a six-month treatment
duration. Typically, referrals will have had multiple placements and possibly
rejections from other facilities. Handicapping conditions within an educational
context are considered which are of an emotional disturbance although
they may include social maladjustment and neurological impairments. Typically
these children and adolescents have difficulties with impulse control,
a low tolerance of stress and postponed gratification. Some of the children
may be persistently aggressive within the family and community setting.
Self-help skills and personal hygiene abilities are limited and, therefore,
assistance and verbal cues are often required for most basic skills.
How
we serve...
In
most cases, continued care is indicated after discharge, which is planned
at the time of admission to Willowglen Academy's program. Therefore, alternative
living situations and services are explored throughout treatment.
Referrals
are made to the Executive Director. Such referrals initially may
be of a verbal and/or written nature, and include the necessary historical
and evaluative information, including but not limited to: social history,
psychological information, psychiatric information, medical history and
medication history, educational history, etc. In some instances,
these reports are not available; thus it becomes incumbent upon us to
provide some assessment services on the front end of the process.
The
Admission Committee is composed of the Executive Director, the Clinical
Coordinator, the Master Teacher, the Program Director and the Lead Nurse.
Contact
information...
For
more information including services, referrals, programs and site tours,
please contact any of the following individuals:
Lorene
Cameron, ACSW
Executive
Director
Willowglen
Academy-IN, Inc.
308
East 21st Avenue
Gary,
IN 46407
Ph:
(219) 886-1320
Fax:
(219) 886-1319
lcameron@phoenixcaresystems.com
or
Tim
Gobek, LCSW
Clinical
Manager
Willowglen
Academy-IN, Inc.
308
East 21st Avenue
Gary,
IN 46407
Ph:
(219) 886-1320
Fax:
(219) 886-1319
tgobek@phoenixcaresystems.com
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