Our Services: Core
Residential Treatment

All of Wedgwood’s residential programs include 24-hour care and individualized professional treatment for children and adolescents within a caring, Christian environment. Our comprehensive services include individual and family therapy, specialized education services, group therapy and activity therapy. Classes are available to teach employment and independent living skills. Families are encouraged to actively participate in treatment and other program activities. Nursing and psychiatric services are available as needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Residential Treatment

For more information about the programs and services listed below, please contact the Wedgwood Admissions Office at 616.942.2110.

Secure, Campus-based Residential Program
Secure treatment settings are available for children and adolescents ages 8-17 who have significant emotional, mental health, behavioral and substance abuse needs. The structured treatment program includes individualized treatment interventions and programming, including individual, family, group, and activity therapies.

Average Length of stay: 6-12 months
Schooling: Typically on-campus

Crossroads Program for Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems Intensive treatment is available for adolescent males ages 12-17 with sexual behavior problems, adjudicated and non-adjudicated. There is a strong peer accountability model, including 3-5 hours of group therapy per week, along with individual and family therapy. There is a specialized unit for boys who are lower functioning and have sexual acting-out behaviors.

Average Length of stay: 8-12 months
Schooling: Typically on-campus

Crossroads Accelerated Program for Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems
This short term residential program is available for males ages 12-17 leading to community based placement in less than six months. The accelerated service is flexible, depending on the treatment needed. One therapist focuses on the residential services, while a second therapist focuses on community re-integration.

Average Length of stay: 3 months.
Schooling: Typically on-campus while in residence.

Summit Program for Chemically Dependent Youth
This co-ed treatment program is available for adolescents ages 13-17 who are chemically-dependent. The program uses a 12-step facilitation, solution-focused and motivational skill-building model of addiction treatment. A group therapy model is used along with supportive individual and family therapy. There is a heavy emphasis on peer accountability. Involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous is offered.

Average Length of stay: Varies from 1-12 months
Schooling: Typically on-campus

Parramore Program for Developmentally Disabled Youth
More information coming soon.

Transitional Living Program
This co-ed transitional living program helps youth ages 12-17 develop positive patterns of community involvement while living in a structured residential treatment setting. Basic competencies are taught including community school participation, social interaction skills, and independent living and employment skills.

Average Length of stay: 9-12 months
Schooling: On-campus or community

Crisis Residential and Respite Services
These services are provided to youth ages 6-17 who are referred by area Community Mental Health agencies. These services are designed to meet the needs of children with mental health issues and their families who need a brief period of rest, relief, or crisis intervention.

Average Length of stay:One to five days
Schooling: Transportation to school may be provided depending on location of school and reason for child's placement.