Adolescent - Teen Program

The Adolescent Program serves male clients between the ages of 13 to 17. This is a 45-day program; changes in lengths of stay are considered on an individual basis and are based on clinical needs. All clients in the program are assigned a primary case manager and a small group. Another important feature of this program is provided through SRC's contract with Center Point ISD. Through independent study several days per week, clients in the Summit House Adolescent Program can earn high school credit while obtaining treatment for their substance use disorders.

The following treatment modalities are utilized at SRC in the Adolescent Program:

Individual Counseling is employed for all clients unless clinically contraindicated. Clients meet with their primary counselor at least weekly to engage in individual counseling and personalized treatment planning. Clients may also meet periodically with the Director of Youth and Adolescent Services as the need arise.

Family Counseling/Family Contact is an integral part of SRC's work. This is considered especially important in the Adolescent Program. Parents are contacted by the primary counselor, coordinator, or the Director of Youth and Adolescent Services at least weekly via telephone and are strongly encouraged to engage in individual family sessions with the primary counselor and also in Family Program..

Group Counseling is a focused group counseling session, which deals with issues identified by either clients or counselors. These groups are held at least 4 days per week for an hour-and-a-half per sessio.

Alcohol and Drug Seminar is an educational lecture/discussion session that deals with specific issues pertaining to chemical dependency. Content will vary according to client's needs.

Life Skills Group This group consists of educational lectures/discussions using topics including identifying personal triggers, developing strategies to avoid triggers, refusal skills, stress management, coping skills, anxiety, anger, self esteem, and communication. In the Adolescent Program, skills such as personal and environmental hygiene, that which contribute to emotional well-being and a life free of chemical dependence.

Educational Groups are provided to give understanding in areas affecting our daily living and are holistic in approach..

Interpersonal Communication Skills Groups deal with specific problems in verbal and non-verbal communication among people.

Specific Theme Groups are prescribed by the treatment team to meet special client needs which cover such issues as family dynamics of addiction, anger management, addiction transference, stress management techniques, and other special topic.

Recreational/Activities Groups These are held daily and are designed to enhance the emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being of our clients. Activities are used that foster interaction among our clients. This may include sports, games, outings, and physical education. Clients are also offered relaxation and meditation technique.

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous Groups are an integral part of the SRC program. Adolescent clients engage in their own in-house meetings and also go on outings to meetings in the general are.

Step Study - "Big Book" is a discussion meeting that addresses the Alcoholics Anonymous, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, and other relative literature. The discussion meetings are educational and therapeutic in nature.

The following Core Programs are offered to adolescent clients:

Detoxification Program:

• Utilizes accepted detox protocol.
• Closely monitors the client's physical functioning.
• Fully staffed with nurses 24/7, daily physician visits and 24 hour on call physician coverage.
• Clients are encouraged to attend daily programming as the physical condition allows.

Residential Program:

• Educates the client and family as to the symptoms and impact of the substance use disorder.
• Staffed with counselors and technician.
• Fully staffed with nurses 24/7.
• 24 hour on call physician coverag.
• Clients are expected to attend all daily programs.

Day Treatment Program:

• Continue educating the client and family as to the symptoms and impact of the substance use disorders with additional focus on supporting the client's integration back into the home environment and using the coping skills learned in treatment.
• If necessary, clients may arrange to stay on campus 24 hours a day.
• All meals may be taken on campus.
• Staffed with counselors and technician.
• Nurses administer medications to resident clients.
• Physician is on-call.