Heritage House
Heritage House in South Portland is a 10 bed program serving girls, ages 13-18 who are in need of intensive mental health treatment in a residential setting. The program is designed to treat mental health and substance abuse issues through a holistic approach. This includes intensive family treatment, as well as integrating family and other natural supports throughout treatment. The program also places a strong emphasis on community service and restorative justice where applicable.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Treatment and High Fidelity Wraparound (both have evidenced based outcomes).
- Intensive family reunification services and aftercare services provided to fully support the youth’s transition home.
- Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Resiliency model incorporated throughout programming and treatment.
- Positive youth development philosophy embraced
- Gender Responsive Environment: Reflects an understanding of the realities of women’s and girl’s lives and is responsive to their needs and strengths.
- Individualized Treatment and Discharge Plan: All staff are facilitators of the child’s treatment plan. Clients work with staff to develop a comprehensive discharge plan keeping them connected to people and services if needed.
- Staff are trained in cognitive behavioral strategies specific to reducing criminongenic risk factors, motivational interviewing, drug testing, MANDT, Red Cross CPR and First Aid, medication administration and the Resiliency Model.
- Clients have access to substance abuse treatment.
- Eligible youth are referred through the ITRT process.
- Full-time LCSW Program Director
- Full-time LCSW Clinical Coordinator
- Seven full-time Residential technicians
- Four awake overnight staff
Staffing includes:
