Hazelden's Center for Youth and Families (CYF)
in Plymouth, Minnesota
Primary Residential Treatment for youth ages 14 to 25 struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders

Every young person holds incredible potential. Unfortunately, alcohol or other drugs can keep them from ever realizing it. CYF specializes in giving youth a fresh start and the tools to become their best. Hazelden's recovery programs are designed to meet the unique needs of each young person we serve. Our structured, yet nurturing, environment encourages personal growth and responsibility. This unique approach has led to our recognition as a national leader in addiction treatment for young people.

Using alcohol or drugs does not mean a person is addicted. Youth are faced with a host of complex developmental issues. A thorough assessment and evaluation is an essential first step. Specially trained addiction professionals meet with clients to help sort through addiction and life issues. Family members are also interviewed to help gain insight into each young person's life. After completing the assessment, the Hazelden care team recommends a personalized plan for recovery. This plan may include addiction treatment, if appropriate, or there may be a referral to another program that would better meet the young person's needs.

Hazelden offers a wide range of treatment services specifically designed to address each person's individual needs and help them step back on the path to achieving their potential as healthy, recovering individuals. Unlike other treatment programs that address co-occurring mental health disorders with one-time psychiatric appointments, Hazelden's clinically integrated approach provides an ongoing, wrap-around system of care that addresses the intensity and complexity of each patient's mental health issues in all aspects of his or her life.

Each client's treatment plan is developed and administered by a multidisciplinary care team, including addiction counselors, family specialists, psychiatrists and psychologists, doctors, nurses, spiritual care professionals and recreational specialists. We know that addiction influences every aspect of a person's life and our holistic approach ensures that no aspect is overlooked.

Eighty percent of young people in residential care at CYF have a co-occurring mental health disorder such as anxiety or depression.  If the co-occurring disorder is not treated along with the addiction, sobriety can be threatened.  Hazelden's mental health team of psychologists, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, and social workers work collaboratively to develop and guide the individualized course of treatment for each patient.

The length of treatment varies according to each client's needs. Throughout primary treatment, the addiction treatment counselor keeps parents and professionals updated on the young person's progress. Each client's individualized treatment plan includes:

• Integrated care by licensed, expert professionals
• Group therapy, one-to-one counseling and positive peer interactions
• Complete mental health assessments with access to mental health professionals and therapy groups
• Individual assignments on treatment goals and the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
• Daily education through professional lectures and bibliotherapy
• Academic progress through tutorial arrangements with the local school district
• Planned recreation and spiritual care opportunities
• Comprehensive continuing care planning to assure access to continuing care services and support in the home community

Location - Hazelden's Center for Youth and Families, Plymouth, Minnesota

For more information, call us toll-free any day, any time at 800-257-7810 (outside US, call 651-213-4000). Or you may email your questions to info@hazelden.org.

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