SCHOOL DISTRICTS & UNIVERSITIES

Treatment Centers for
School Districts and Universities

Statistics show alarmingly high figures of alcohol and drug abuse in schools and universities. While issues such as peer pressure and exam stress can cause some youth to turn to unhealthy coping methods, schools can be a positive setting to support substance abuse and mental health challenges.

Mental health care in schools has become an important component of human services to help young people deal with the challenges of high school culture and the transition to adulthood. Research shows that alcohol and drug abuse brings with it severe emotional trauma and may even lead to suicide in extreme cases.

School district treatment programs can be effective in providing assistance and guidance to children and adolescents facing these issues. Early intervention has shown positive outcomes, particularly when parents and families are involved. Their support may encourage the patient and reduce the anxiety of facing treatment.

However, there is a limit to the level of care that can be offered by educational institutions. Guidance counselors and teachers who need help with children facing substance abuse challenges can turn to Psyclarity Health for specialist support. Our expert team of medical specialists is well-versed in providing individualized treatment for students who may be facing the overwhelming challenge that substance addiction poses and provide a better chance of lifelong recovery.

Addressing Mental Health
Challenges in School Districts

The manner in which schools provide school-based mental health care is often varied. They may implement training or education programs overseen by a vocational counselor, school psychologist, or social worker. These programs are helpful for preventing problems and early identification of mental health issues. Including communities in addressing health education can also be beneficial in identifying young people or children who may be at risk.

Teachers are able to develop age-appropriate material and resources that support these programs, as well as planning youth leadership systems in which student peers can guide each other to make healthy life decisions. Involving families and communities within the school district is also important. 

However, there are limits to what can be done by teachers and other educators. Early identification may highlight a child or young person at risk of developing a problem, but it then becomes necessary to rely on a partnership with a medical health care professional who specializes in the needs of children or students requiring addiction treatment.

Psyclarity Health can assist by providing a partnership in the care of young people facing these challenges. Our specialist team of medical practitioners has extensive experience in helping patients through the treatment process with the goal of returning them to their studies in the right frame of mind to achieve their potential.

Seamless Transitions
for Students

Not surprisingly, admission to a rehab center can be daunting for a young adult. For this reason, the Psyclarity Health team handles the transition with sensitivity and ensures that the process is as smooth as possible.

Upon arrival, counselors and families can expect the clinical care team to assess the patient, provide an evaluation and develop appropriate treatment plans.

After assessment, medically assisted modalities may be implemented, followed by a patient-centric program of evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), depending on individual needs.

At Psyclarity Health, patients are helped to identify and address causes for their substance abuse problems, as well as taught life skills to manage stress and cope with issues that often trigger a relapse. These skills give a higher chance that patients — whether children, adolescents, or adults — are able to reintegrate into their high schools or universities and resume their education goals.

Benefits of
Inpatient Rehab

During the treatment process, referring professionals can be assured that their patients will receive expert medical attention specific to their addiction requirements in a clinical setting. Initial treatment may require intensive rehab, overseen by medical professionals. Some substances, such as alcohol or opiates, may need medicated support to help the patient cope with withdrawal symptoms. In many instances, withdrawal can prove life-threatening, so patients will have constant medical attention.

Outpatient Treatment
for Drug Abuse

During the treatment process, patients will receive expert medical attention specific to their addiction requirements. After completing detox, patients may be guided through additional therapies, such as individual and group counseling. This can be supplemented by various activities to assist with developing skills to create constructive coping methods without resorting to drugs or alcohol.

If drug misuse or unhealthy alcohol use has been a result of mental illness, this can also be monitored on an ongoing basis. For many patients, emotional support is a vital ingredient in the recipe for successful recovery.

Dedicated Case
Management

To ensure that the process remains smooth throughout, a dedicated case manager oversees office administrative requirements during the admission as well as the discharge process. This helps to ensure seamless administration and to provide ongoing reports and updates on weekly patient progress. When being discharged, communication is even more vital. Families and counselors are kept up-to-date with the progress, and all relevant parties are provided with a discharge checklist. If necessary, there is also family education covering the overall program.

Patient-centric
Programs

Psyclarity Health’s facilities are tailored for patients requiring discreet, private solutions to substance abuse issues. Psyclarity Health’s caring staff specializes in planning patient-centric programs implementing innovative drug and alcohol rehab. Incorporating the future of rehabilitative medicine, the team at the inpatient rehab center integrates dynamic therapeutic technologies and wellness with advanced clinical modalities. Psyclarity Health has a strong aftercare plan that helps patients maintain sobriety after they have completed their treatment.

Our facility offers the following:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Assertive Group Treatment
• Trauma-Informed Therapy
• Comprehensive Family Therapy
• Holistic Treatment

A Healthy
Future

The Psyclarity Health team is committed to the long-term recovery of patients undergoing substance abuse treatment. While inpatient rehab provides the primary stages of drug and alcohol intervention, true recovery is a lifelong journey.

To this end, the center ensures that an ongoing continuum of care is provided after the patient leaves the center. Communication remains a priority through this process, and lifelong support groups, volunteer opportunities, community engagement, and clinical help is available for all Psyclarity patients. These interventions are crucial for ensuring that students are able to return to their studies and look forward to a successful school career. Even after overcoming addiction, young people can go on to achieve academic excellence and fulfilling lives.

Get in
Touch

If you are a school and university counselor with a concern for the welfare of the young adults in your care, Psyclarity Health welcomes you to contact us to arrange a tour or to learn more about establishing protocols for future referrals.

Mobile App Coming Soon

Innovative Technology
for You and Your Patients

In addition to our wide range of outpatient services, we also offer a data-driven app designed to optimize and revolutionize the treatment experience.

The Psyclarity Health app will enable you to upload and monitor your client’s health records electronically. You will be able to:

• Upload all clinical documentation, notes, and medical reports
  Track and give input on your client’s treatment program
  Offer support and telehealth services through the app to your patient

The app has also been designed to help our patients build and monitor their recovery plan, engage with a recovery community, access telehealth sessions, and track progress every step of the way.