Since 1987 Willowglen Academy NJ has been providing specialized treatment services for children aged 10-21 who are experiencing emotional and behavioral disorders. Intensive treatment services are provided in our 40-bed coed residential facility nestled in the pristine hills of rural Sussex County. Two transitional group homes and a third group home for younger children who have developmental issues complete the programming for children referred by the New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services. It is the philosophy of Willowglen Academy that each child can eventually become a productive and stable member of society given that their individual needs are met on a developmental basis during their maturational years.

The admission team is the starting place in the Willowglen Academy treatment process. Children who are newly admitted will be assigned to the admission treatment team for 30 to 90 days. Progression from the admission team to another team will be determined by the treatment team, based on the progression of the child's behavior and his/her understanding of the treatment plan goals.

Willowglen provides a structured environment that emphasizes consistency and treatment that is individual to the unique needs and strengths of the child and his family. Treatment plans focus on skill development, social functioning, daily living skills, individual, group and family therapies. Master's level clinicians function as leaders of the multi disciplinary treatment teams and coordinate the development and implementation of each individualized plan. A consulting psychologist conducts evaluations and provides consultation to clinical staff. Our consulting psychiatrist conducts psychiatric evaluations, medication reviews, case consultation and staff training. Families are strongly encouraged to participate in treatment planning, family therapy and discharge planning. Evening and weekend hours for clinical staff are scheduled to facilitate the family's involvement in the child's treatment.

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