Restoring lives to excellence is our mission, particularly for adolescents in need of leadership development. Our group home offers comprehensive mental health services that include therapeutic mentoring tailored to each individual. For parents seeking guidance, our parent guide provides essential resources to support their child's journey towards recovery and personal growth.
We specialize in providing care and daily supervision for a diverse group of adolescent boys and girls. Our group home effectively addresses a variety of psychiatric diagnoses and behavioral disorders, including sexually reactive behavior. Our dedicated staff offers individualized mental health services that you can trust. Recognizing that no two youth are the same, all therapeutic mentoring approaches are tailored to meet unique needs. A wide range of activities enables struggling youth to build essential skills and strategies, fostering adolescent leadership that they can utilize for the rest of their lives.
We understand that not one care plan fits all, especially in a group home setting. Daily services can include a range of mental health services, such as counseling, daily life skills, and supervision. Our approach also emphasizes adolescent leadership through therapeutic mentoring. We will take the time to get to know each child and develop an individualized care plan that fits their specific needs, serving as a valuable parent guide in the process.
Our experienced and highly trained staff includes licensed Social Workers, Case Managers, Certified Counselors, Behavior Specialists, Academic Specialists, and Therapeutic Residential Counselors. We provide comprehensive mental health services aimed at helping individuals and their loved ones heal and lead fulfilling lives. Our focus on adolescent leadership and therapeutic mentoring ensures that residents receive the support they need to thrive. Experience and professionalism are key to building a trusted relationship with our residents, as their success is closely tied to the dedication of our team.
I have placed several youth at Optimum, where their adolescent leadership development is prioritized. The team consists of experienced professionals who understand the specific needs and strengths of youth in this community. They offer exceptional mental health services and are well-versed in providing therapeutic mentoring. Their responsiveness, understanding, and professionalism make a significant difference for the young individuals and their families, serving as a valuable parent guide.
One of the goals of our group home is that each resident, particularly adolescents, will eventually transition back to their home or to a semi-independent living situation when appropriate. For this to occur, parents or guardians are expected to actively participate in the transition process developed by our team, which includes aspects of adolescent leadership and therapeutic mentoring.
Family Child Plan
When appropriate, families must be encouraged to stay involved with their child while she is staying at the home, ensuring that mental health services are effectively utilized. The resident may choose to spend an evening or weekend at home. This strategy helps keep the family connected and paves the way for a successful final transition home.
During the initial referral contact, the needs of the family are described by the referring person or agency. During the intake process, parents are invited to visit the home with their child. Parents are expected to engage in the program to the greatest extent possible. Regular visitation and an active role in seasonal activities of the program are offered to enhance the overall family involvement.
For long-term residential care, contact with families is maintained through phone calls, meetings, and invitations for family members to share in various activities and field trips, reinforcing the connection through our parent guide.
Parent Training
Parents are also invited to participate in our training program, which provides essential techniques for working with their children and developing a better understanding of various medical conditions and disabilities. The nature and scope of services will be outlined in the Individual Service Plan.
Prior to admission, parents are given an organizational chart and informed about the case manager and how to contact her. An information packet is provided, detailing the program, services, and related policies and procedures. The designated staff person is expected to establish a professional relationship and maintain regular contact for the following purposes:
- Obtaining parental consents
- Providing crisis intervention/assessment, if necessary
- Assisting the family in adjusting to the resident's placement and separation
- Offering an overview of behavior management and restraint procedures, and, if requested, a copy of the restraint curricula
- Developing a visiting plan
- Providing updates and progress reports
- Assisting families in planning for the child’s return home or to another community setting.
Our community-based services focus on promoting adolescent leadership and enhancing mental health services to help make the world around us a better, happier place. We also provide support through group homes and offer a parent guide for those seeking therapeutic mentoring.
Whether you support adolescent leadership through monetary donations, volunteer your time at a group home, or help spread our mission regarding mental health services through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you, including those who utilize our parent guide and engage in therapeutic mentoring.
