When a young person has gone through repeated mental health crises or hasn’t been able to stabilize in less intensive programs, Edgewood’s Residential Treatment Program provides a safe and healing space for longer-term care.
Stays usually range from 30 to 90 days for Kaiser-referred youth, and 6 to 12 months for those referred through a school district’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Each youth’s journey is personalized, with the goal of building resilience, skills, and confidence for life at home and in the community.
Family is at the heart of our program. We include parents and caregivers through weekly family therapy sessions and progressive home visits, so families can practice together the tools and strategies learned at Edgewood. We focus on lowering risky behaviors while teaching children and caregivers practical coping techniques and crisis management skills they can use long after treatment ends.
Our therapeutic environment includes:
Youth also spend time in the community to practice their skills outside the structured setting, preparing them for a smoother transition back home. While living at Edgewood, each youth is enrolled in school on campus and receives individual, family, and group therapy, as well as medication management when needed.
Edgewood’s Residential Treatment Program is designed for youth who need intensive stabilization and trauma-informed crisis support. We provide:
From the very first day, each youth receives a comprehensive assessment and an individualized treatment plan tailored to their needs.
During their stay, families can expect:
