Oak Plains Academy

Description

Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, TN, Oak Plains Academy offers psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents ages 5-17 who are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues.

Hours

Facility operates 24/7. Call for details.

Eligibility

Male and female residents must be 5-17 years of age; have been diagnosed with a Principal Axis I DSM-IV diagnosis; IQ of 60 or above; treatment at a lower level of care has been attempted or considered; exhibits impaired judgment, impulse control and/or cognitive and perceptual abilities; has significantly impaired interpersonal functioning; exhibits sufficient emotional, social and behavioral functioning to participate in the therapeutic milieu and treatment; is experiencing significant family problems that prevent him/her from adequately functioning within the family setting; and is medically stable and the medical needs of the child are within the scope of the program.

Fees

Initial assessment is free. Fees apply for residential treatment. Insurance accepted.

Intake Procedure

Licensed mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you or your loved one. Walk ins or appointments are welcome.

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Description

Oak Plains Academy’s therapeutic foster care program is designed to serve children and youth with special psychological, social and emotional needs who can accept and respond to the close relationships within a family setting, but whose special needs require more intensive or therapeutic services than are found in traditional foster care. Foster parents are provided with initial and ongoing training in PATH (Parents As Tender Healers) to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to provide for child with intensive needs. Oak Plains Academy’s therapeutic foster care program provides 24/7 access to case managers to provide on-going support and crisis intervention. Case managers are therapeutically trained to assess situations that may arise so that foster parents have a knowledgeable support system through Oak Plains. Through the therapeutic foster care department, services needed by a child or family are provided and coordinated by foster parents and case managers in partnership with the Department of Children’s Services.

Hours

Call for information.

Eligibility

Call for information. A background check, home study, and training will be required.

Fees

Call for details.

Intake Procedure

Call the Director or Foster Care Services Recruiter/Trainer.

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