DaytopNJ
- 1. Full School Day Education Day School or Boarding Option Alternative School model General & Special Education NJ Licensed School Certified Teachers FT School Psychologist Small Class Size Year Round Academics Individual Attention Counseling/Crisis Intervention Integrated Technology in each classroom Music/Art Classes, Science Lab Clean, drug free environment Daily NA/AA meetings available Community Service Opportunities Fun & Educational trips Physical Education Health and Fitness classes Sports: Basketball, Running Serene, campus setting Positive, supportive, recovery focused, environment Peer based social learning community Nurse/Health Services Gym/Weight Room Physical Activities Comfortable Dress Code Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities Approximately 60-70 students Licensed Therapists On-site Psychiatrist Individualized Treatment Plans Individual, Group & Family Therapy Evidenced Based Treatment including: Trauma informed care Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Seeking Safety MI/MET Hazelton Relapse Prevention 12-Step Integration Meditation/Spirituality Active Family Association Special Focus Groups include: Trauma & Loss Impulse Control Anger Management Relapse Awareness & Prevention A non-profit adolescent residential substance use treatment program and therapeutically supportive, recovery focused independent boarding and day school in beautiful upscale Mendham, NJ Co-Educational | Ages 13-18 | Licensed & Accredited Therapy Residential Academics In my dealing with inpatient programs, Daytop is the best very thorough, very professional, you always give me what I need and you provide complete services for these kids. Your people know what they are doing. - NJ Probation Officer
- 2. High school student age 13-18 Difficulties with academics due to emotional, motivational or learning issues Possible or diagnosed mood, anxiety, trauma, ADHD and/or learning disorder Interest in earning a regular high school diploma The following is a general guideline for determining whether a student may be a fit for DaytopNJs treatment approach, program structure and degree of supervision. While no student fits these indicators perfectly, students well suited for our environment usually possess a number of good-fit characteristics: Cautiously Considered: 13-18 year old, unsure of program commitment Persistent and recent self-injurious behavior Learning disabilities more severe A history of multiple suicide attempts Medical issues requiring alteration of programmatic elements Student near/at 18 who is a High School graduate Physical violence, intimidation or predatory behaviors against others Students needing more intensive or locked facility due to safety concerns Problematic family functioning issues History of substance abuse or dependence 18 year old, still enrolled in High School Parents/guardians open and willing to participate meaningfully in their childs and familys treatment through program completion (average length 6 months) Parents/guardians struggling to collaborate with one another in parenting their child Law enforcement/ court involvement Explosive temper/anger management issues A history of running away from home, school or treatment settings Physical intimidation or bullying of others A history of making false allegations of abuse Difficulties primarily associated with major neurological issue (e.g. Traumatic brain injury, uncontrolled epilepsy) Students with spectrum and/or psychotic disorders Fire setting behaviors/ charged with arson Being registered with Megans law or history of being charged with sexual abuse Not appropriate for our setting: Good Fit: For more information about Daytops continuum of services, please contact Jeff Brain, MA, CTS, CEP at jbrain@daytopnj.org or call 973-668-8648. www.daytopnj.org The program has made a significant impact on our lives. I am so grateful that Alexis wound up in such a caring environment with dedicated staff members guiding her in a positive direction, help- ing her accept responsibility, learn healthy coping skills, take on new challenges and to care about herself and others. - Tracy, Parent of Daytop Student