The Bethesda Children's Intensive Treatment

Intensive Treatment Unit Program (ITU)

Bethesda Children's Home is a staff secure residential treatment facility which provides comprehensive residential support services. The following are a list of services provided in our Intensive Treatment Unit Program:

24-hour staff supervision
3 all female units and 1 all male unit (54 beds)
Structured daily routines
Behavior Management System
Level system based on expectations, rewards, and accountability
Daily skill building groups:
- Current events
- Independent living
- Social skills
- Grief and loss
- Healthy Choices
- Drug and alcohol
- Employment
- Sexual abuse
- Problem Solving

PTSD
Anger management
Conflict resolution
Problem solving
Stress management/relaxation
Family structures
Self-esteem
Goal setting
Assertiveness training
Academic achievement
Sex education

On-campus emotional support classrooms (summer school program) & alternative educational programs.
On-campus psychiatric services/evaluations & monitoring.
5:1 client to staff ratio.
Strengths based individualized treatment planning.
Individual and family therapy with masters level therapist.

Admission Criteria
(Male or Female)

• Youth 12 - 18 years of age

• Dependant or Delinquent.

• Free From Chemical Dependency.

• I.Q. of 70 or above.

• Possess a rudimentary value system.

• Demonstrate ability to feel guilt and/or remorse.

• Has a willingness or ability to accept authority.

• Is not actively psychotic or demonstrating clinical necessity for inpatient level of care