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Sub-Acute Unit
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Child Residential Treatment Unit
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Chrysalis Mentally Retarded/Developmentally Delayed (MR/DD) Unit
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Sexually Maladaptive Behavior Unit
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The Dual Diagnosis Unit
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Comprehensive Community Support Services
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Behavior Management Service Program
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Treatment Foster Care
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Out-Patient Clinic Day Treatment
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La Academia de Esperanza (Charter School)
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Residential Programs

 
Sub-Acute Unit

The Sub-Acute Unit is a medical model Residential Treatment Program for severely emotionally disturbed youth, male and female, ages 11 through 18. The program consists of 24-hour nursing, a full time psychiatrist, and an intensive, therapeutic and educational program.
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Child Residential Treatment Unit

The Child Residential Treatment Unit is for males and females ages 5-12 who are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral problems. Each resident has a team of staff members including therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, familes and other natural supports, and direct care staff helping to facilitate the best treatment possible for the individual.

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Chrysalis Mentally Retarded/Developmentally Delayed (MR/DD) Unit

The Chrysalis Unit specializes in the care, treatment, and supervision of the severely emotionally disturbed MR/DD population utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy coupled with Behavior Modification. 

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Sexually Maladaptive Behavior Unit

This is a program for 11-18 year old adolescent males who have demonstrated maladaptive sexual behaviors. The client learns to recognize his abusive behavior towards others and patterns of abuse. This is a highly structured and secure environment, in which the individual learns tools to achieve and maintain healthy relationships.

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The Dual Diagnosis Unit

The Dual Diagnosis Unit here at Desert Hills is a residential treatment program (staffed and secured 24-hours daily) for adolescent Boys and Girls ages 11-18. It’s for adolescents struggling with both a mental illness and chemical dependency. These are two unique problems that need to be addressed simultaneously.

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