ADMISSIONS
Moonridge Academy is very
selective in whom we admit into our program, both because
of limited bed availability (16 beds) and because of our
clinical focus on certain presenting issues. The following
are characteristics of typical problems the Moonridge
Academy staff treat. This is not an exhaustive list, but
is a brief sample of common admissions:
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Depression and other
mood disorders
Learning disabilities
including ADD or
ADHD
Parent/child conflict
Manipulation
Oppositional-defiance
Substance abuse
Low self-esteem
Eating Disorders
Aggressive behavior
Peer
problems
Conduct disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Suicidal
Sexually Reactive |
Self mutilation (most
often “cutting”)
Family adjustment
difficulties
Victims of abuse and
neglect
Obsessive,
compulsive disorders
Low motivation
Habitual lying
Pornography
addiction
Hopelessness
Legal Issues
Running Away
Computer and/or
Internet addiction
Other anxiety
disorders
Bereavement
Relationship
problems |
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Our admissions criteria will
not allow for:
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- Medically unstable
- Sexual abuse
perpetrators
- Fire Starters
- Psychotic disorders |
Hospitals have traditionally
treated adolescents. These treatment stays are short
(generally 3-7 days), very costly to both the insurance
company and/or the adolescent’s parents, and are
questionable in terms of providing long-term success.
Enormous amounts of money are expended using this
approach, and adolescents often return for additional
treatment. Moonridge Academy is an alternative solution.
Moonridge Academy is a professional organization, licensed
as a residential treatment center. We believe that it is a
better solution that provides a higher standard of care in
a nurturing, family oriented system at a lower cost than
is traditionally charged by hospitals.
Moonridge Academy accepts
payment in a variety of ways. Parents and referral sources
are welcome to counsel with a representative from
Moonridge Academy about private pay and insurance
reimbursement. Please call us at 801-755-8802 and an
intake officer will help you decide whether or not
Moonridge Academy is an appropriate placement for your
daughter.
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Testimonials
"Thank you for believing in me
when I didn't believe in myself. Thank you for not giving
up on me ever. You have supported me through some very
rough times. I expect to see you at my college graduation.
And most of all thank you for helping me find the way to a
happier life."
--K.B., New Jersey
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