The
Adolescent Residential Program (ARP) includes individual,
group, and family therapy, with emphasis on meal planning,
symptom reduction skills, and relapse prevention. It also
offers training on emotional skills, social skills, assertiveness,
and stress management techniques. Educational services provided
include tutoring and coordination with schools. Adolescent
residents receive assistance from staff members in daily
living activities such as personal hygiene, self-administration
of medications, self-responsibility for keeping their rooms
clean and neat, cooperative management of common living space,
time management, and participation in recreational and community
activities. The Adolescent Residence provides a safe and
comfortable living area with shared rooms and a common living
space. It provides supervised Internet access (with parental
permission) and phone availability during non-program hours,
except in emergencies. Patients can pick up mail daily (Monday
through Friday) at the reception window next to the lobby.
The
Adolescent Residential Program (ARP) at River Centre Clinic
provides female and male adolescents who have serious eating
disorders with a higher level of structure and support than
is possible during outpatient treatment. 