Rooted in one hundred years of caring tradition, and growing to meet the challenges of today's youth, Crittenton Services, Inc. specializes in helping women through difficult times. In a supportive, nurturing environment, we are there for those who feel confused, alone, depressed or helpless. We work with young women 12-18 years of age who are pregnant and or parenting as well as those who are not.
| Young women often find themselves in difficult situations. These situations may be the result of having to cope with a wide variety of problems: |
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an abusive home |
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victimization |
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an unplanned pregnancy without support |
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difficulties with school |
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legal issues |
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multiple placements |
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behavioral and emotional challenges |
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| Individual, family and group counseling services are offered by licensed professionals whose specialties include: |
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trauma and grief |
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drug and alcohol use and abuse |
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coping skills |
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anger management and control |
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effective communication skills |
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alternative therapies (art, music) |
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women’s health and nutrition |
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infant bonding and attachment |
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| The Residential Program offers: |
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gender responsive therapeutic program |
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cottage-type living environment with 24-hour supervision |
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on-site alternative school and GED program |
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in-house medical clinic and nursing staff |
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on-site developmental day care for infants and toddlers |
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recreational and therapeutic groups daily |
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life skills development daily |
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comprehensive parenting program |
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| Gender Responsive Treatment |
| This treatment approach, which recognizes and responds to the unique needs, challenges and strengths of women and girls, is rapidly becoming a best-practice model for institutions and programs accross the country. Not just “girls only” programs that were designed for boys - these programs are multi-dimensional and deal with specific women’s issues, such as addiction and chemical dependence, domestic violence, sexual abuse, pregnancy and parenting and relationships and connectivity. |
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| Using the butterfly metaphor...
The program is designed to assist residents as they progress through four unique and challenging stages, tracking the therapeutic change process.
beginnings • awakening • reflections • transformation
Crittenton offers an innovative approach to parenting education and intervention utilizing the quantitative assessments and curriculum materials developed by NCAST-AVENUW, with a focus on mother-infant interaction, healthy bonding and attachment, and teaching mom the simple yet sophisticated language of her infant to improve their communication and responsiveness to one another for a lifetime. |
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| Emergency pre-screenings available over the phone. To expedite screening, please be prepared to provide or fax: |
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psychosocial history |
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educational records |
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medical card number |
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current psychosocial evaluations |
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copy of birth certificate |
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social security number |
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medical records |
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immunization records |
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