Transitional Living Unit

General 

The Transitional Living Unit (TLU) serve males ages 12-20 with a diagnosis of mental retardation and / or developmental disabilities, with one or more mental health disorders.  Youth most appropriate for this program will transition from either open or locked residential program, and have demonstrated that they can function in a less restrictive setting. 

Treatment and Therapy Provided

All treatment interventions are developed utilizing a person-centered approach. Children and adolescents in care are both empowered and encouraged to cooperate fully in the treatment planning process.  The services provided are based upon each individual's (1) mental health needs, (2) functional and adaptive skills, and (3) level of cognitive ability.  Primary areas for service provision and treatment planning are as follows:

 

Medication Education 24 Hour Supervision Behavior Management Goal Setting and Planning Activities of Daily Living Symptom Awareness

Family Therapy  Coping/Anger Management  Cultural Awareness Gender Specific Groups Social Skills Training Individual Therapy

Job Coaching Vocational Guidance Habilitative Coaching Special Education Classes Peer Confrontation Group Independent Living Skills

Family Involvement

Family therapy is significant in that family members are involved and seen as an essential part of the treatment process.  Family therapy is facilitated by members of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and is intended to be a positive learning experience for the family.  Understanding attitudes and values will assist the family members in recognizing the family system and the roles that each family member plays within the system. 

Discharge Planning

Discharge planning is a key component in the treatment planning of each resident.  Discharge planning will begin at the time of admission with the primary goal being successful reintegration back into the community.  The Options Transitional Living Unit understands the need for careful reintegration back into the community and places a great deal of focus on facilitation and optimum use of all community resources and services avaliable. 

Referrals for Admission

Referrals for admission typically require documentation substantiating mental health need and a mental handicap and / or developmental disability.  This will often include documents such as: pyschometric testing, social history, dispositional reports, indvidualized education plan, psychiatric and / or mental health assessments, and other collateral documentation and verbal information to ensure that the adolescent is appropriate for the Options Transitional Living Program.  To start the admissions process, please call the Admissions Coordiantor at 317.544.4340, we will work with you and guide you through the process.