I went to this place years ago and absolutely loved it didn’t love it right away, but the staff was great. The kids were great if I could go back, I would completely go back., I’ve learned a lot from this place. Don’t know how it is today but back then in the 90s. It w ...
About Carson Valley Childrens Aid
Children and teens needing behavioral help can find it at Carson Valley Children’s Aid. They are an inclusive facility providing preventive and placement services with a mixture of outpatient and inpatient options. You’ll find it in the Philadelphia suburb of Flourtown, Pennsylvania.
Carson Valley places equal emphasis on the needs of the client and their family. Robust family support aids in the recovery of affected members while simultaneously supporting the client.
Addressing Challenges Early
Early prevention and intervention aim to identify problem behaviors early and provide immediate services. These programs take many forms, including case management support and transitional care. Fatherhood workshops are also available to sharpen parenting skills.
The most unique intervention options that stand out to me are those focused on school. Truancy prevention helps families with students who repeatedly miss school by providing targeted case management. Ensuring students stay in school adds much needed structure and helps them get the most out of their education.
Treatment and Education in One Place
I also want to draw attention to their day treatment (sometimes known as partial hospitalization) program. These programs typically involve clients spending most of their day in treatment, participating in therapeutic groups and working directly with their care team. This program provides support with their regular school day so there’s no fear of treatment getting in the way of their classes.
Supported Independent Living
This location offers several residential programs for different groups and needs. This includes on-campus residential care as well as supervised group homes throughout the communities served.
There’s also a supported independent living program for young adults (18 to 21). This provides apartments to qualifying individuals. Case management is provided to assist residents in developing the skills needed to lead an independent and healthy life.
Latest Reviews
Tina Zucco
Reviewed on 10/21/2024
I went to this place years ago and absolutely loved it didn’t love it right away, but the staff was great. The kids were great if I could go back, I would completely go back., I’ve learned a lot from this place. Don’t know how it is today but back then in the 90s. It was a great place. They cared. They listened and you learned a lot., Actually, looking at this place for my son now
A family member was at Carson for one year. Every time she was home she cried about going back. She was assaulted and had her glasses broken three times and was afraid to tell staff because of repercussions; was called racist almost every day; her clothes, jewelry were stolen by staff who said they were thrown away because they were old, worn and dirty. However, the missing clothes were all new! Staff were negligent and uncaring and would lie when confronted with these issues and more.
Carson valley is such a horrible place never send your kids there the staff are horrible and don t do their jobs and they do not protect your kids
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient rehabs specialize in providing comprehensive care for clients who choose to remain in their homes and communities during treatment. Their services may include transitional support for clients stepping down from intensive inpatient programming. Ambulatory medical detox may be provided for clients at low risk for withdrawal complications. Many programs include evening, night, and weekend services to accommodate clients who are working professionals or caregivers. Addiction counseling and life skills training are common treatment modalities.
Inpatient Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Treatments
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
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Staff
Jameelah Hairston, MS
Director of Prevention Services
Diane Kiddy, MSS
CEO
Nicole Matthews, DO, MS
Medical Director
Erin Smalley
Residential Director
Dana Grace, MS
Director of Behavioral Health Services
Lisa Matthews, MSW, LSW, MS
Director of Center of Excellence in Quality of Care
Julie O’Connor, M. Ed.
Director of Norristown Family and Housing Resource Centers, The Schoolhouse
Margaret P. Rux
President
Richard Collier, Jr.
Vice President
Contact Information
(215) 233-1960 
1419 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
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