Our Services:
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 held 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.

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 for children and adolescents ages 8-17 who have significant emotional, mental health, behavioral and substance abuse needs. The structured treatment program includes a level system, along with 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 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.

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

Crossroads Accelerated Program for Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems. Short term residential services 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. A co-ed treatment program for adolescents ages 13-17 who are chemically-dependent. 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

Open Residential 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. Click here for photos.

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

Crisis Residential and Respite Services. Provided to youth ages 6-17 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: Not typically provided, except through special arrangements.