Children’s Transitional Residence
Getting Started with CTR
Children may be referred to the Children’s Transitional Residence (CTR) via Perform Care 1-877-652-7624. This is the contracted system administrator for the Children’s System of Care and referrals may only come through them. Please see below PCH workflow for more information. Once admitted, families work closely with an interdisciplinary team to develop an individualized treatment plan and are encouraged to participate in family therapy, visits, and ongoing treatment meetings.
Behind the Treatment
CTR utilized a Milieu Therapy [ mil-yoo ] approach. Milieu therapy (MT) is a treatment approach that integrates an individual’s surroundings and social environment into the therapeutic process to support mental health recovery. Licensed Clinicians utilize play therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in their work with the children.
Discharge Planning & Transition
Discharge planning begins when a child is referred to CTR and continues throughout their stay, which is typically 6–9 months. The CTR team works with each child and family to prepare for a successful transition home with appropriate community-based services or, when needed, to support the child while awaiting longer-term residential treatment.
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