T.R.U.S.T.
Dual Diagnosis Program For Adolescents

Rivendell's TRUST Program is designed to treat adolescents who have chemical dependency issues in addition to mental health problems. The program seeks to address the increasing problem if drug dependence among today's youth. The TRUST name comes from Teenage Recovery, Understanding Sobriety through Treatment. The program offers:

• Treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency issues within the context of addressing underlying mental health concerns.
• Introduction to both The Seven Challenges® and 12-step models of treatment as determined by the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team.
• Psycho-educational groups pertaining to drug education, social skills, life skills, and leisure skills.
• A complete psychiatric evaluation to determine the need for medications to treat any psychiatric illness that may be present.

The Seven Challenges® Program

The Seven Challenges® Program is designed for adolescent and young adult substance abusing or substance dependent individuals, to motivate a decision and commitment to change. It helps young people look honestly at themselves, understand what it takes to give up a drug abusing lifestyle - and prepare for and attain success when they commit to such change.

Treatment Planning

The TRUST program is tailored for adolescents 13 to 17 years old. The program is designed to address individual patient needs. All adolescents in this program have been diagnosed with a substance or polysubstance dependence. In addition, most adolescents in the TRUST program are also dealing with other mental health issues such as depression or anxiety.

The team involved with the TRUST program is experienced in adolescent treatment with specific knowledge about adolescent substance abuse issues. The treatment team consists of a psychiatrist, the therapist, the case manager, the nurse, the recreation therapist, the teacher, and the direct-care staff (or MHA). The adolescent, parent/guardian, and referring agency are essential to this team as well. Each of these persons has a specific role and responsibility to help the adolescent achieve his/her treatment goals.

Discharge Planning

Each adolescent is assigned a case manager who helps secure after-care services to continue the adolescent's treatment when they leave the hospital. When there is a professional already involved with the adolescent before admission, the referring professional is also actively involved in the discharge process. A member of Rivendell's case management staff works directly with the treatment team to assist families or guardians in obtaining the necessary aftercare services.

Referrals

Referrals to the TRUST program can be made by physicians, therapists, psychologists, ministers, teachers, agencies, family members, or other concerned individuals. Often a referral for the TRUST program will come from a Department of Juvenile Justice worker or other court staff due to the adolescent's involvement with the judicial system. Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Assessment Services

Rivendell provides a level-of-care assessment at no-charge. Each assessment is evaluated by a physician who recommends the appropriate level of care for treatment. Recommendations are then discussed with the parent/guardian to assist in making an informed decision about treatment. Appointments may be scheduled by contacting the Assessment & Referral Department at Rivendell. In non-emergency situations, mobile assessments may be arranged in the patient's hometown or county. Emergency assessments are provided on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Please call 270.843.1199 or 800.548.2621 to schedule an assessment of for further information,