Many adolescents hit a stormy time. When they do, defiance, school problems, irresponsible behavior, and drug or alcohol use pop up like great bandits stealing away children who once were wonderful. While most adolescents work through their storms with only minor crises, some adolescents’ behavior can saddle them with burdens for years to come. No one wants that!
Work with adolescents at IDEALS centers around work with the adolescent. Family, school, and community are brought in as needed. Most sessions are weekly and individual, though we seek to work to connect adolescent and family as much as possible. The plan for work is developed by both adolescents and their families.
Adolescents at IDEALS do have confidentiality for what they say in sessions–unless what they say includes abuse or threats to self or others. Then the law requires that information be shared with authorities to insure child safety.
IDEALS of Kentucky does not provide medication or medication management. Referrals can be made to physicians or psychiatrists if medication is needed. While we provide an excellent family component to alcohol or drug treatment for adolescents, IDEALS of Kentucky is not a chemical dependency treatment program. Referrals are made to other programs for primary treatment if this is necessary.
For further information or to schedule an appointment, call 502-227-0055 in Frankfort or 859-806-4484 in Lexington.