Brain Based Services
Youth Villages-Inner Harbour Campus offers new, leading-edge brain-based services for troubled youth ages 5-21 who have significant developmental challenges, neurological and cognitive issues or neurodevelopmental disorders.
Neurodevelopmental disorders addressed include:
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism, Asperger’s, PDD)
- Learning Disabilities
- Organic Brain Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Severe ADHD and other impulsive/explosive behaviors
Brain-based services may include:
- EEG/QEEG Assessment
- EEG Neurofeedback
- Pre/Post Measurable Outcomes
- HeartMath
- Emotion Recognition and Communication Programs
- IVA: Continuous Performance Test for Med Management
- Cognitive Enhancement Software
- Alpha-Stim/CES
- Auditory Visual Stimulation
General services may include:
- Social Skills Groups
- Life Skills & Vocational Instruction
- Individual, Group & Family Therapies
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychiatric Medication Management
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
Experiential therapies may include:
- Brain Gym
- Equine Therapy
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Recreational Therapy
- Therapeutic Drumming
- Yoga
- Ropes Course
Staff:
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists
- Licensed Nursing Staff (24-hour coverage)
- Licensed Certified Teachers
- Masters Level and Licensed Therapists
- Recreational Therapists
- Experienced Mental Health Professionals
Clinical approval for these services requires one or more of the following conditions:
- DSM-V diagnosable mental disorder
- IQ 50 and above
- Significant neurodevelopmental challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Organic Brain Syndrome and Communication/Speech/Language Disorders
- Child or adolescent exhibits behaviors that are dangerous to self or others
- History of failed or insufficient treatment or inaccessibility of outpatient treatment
- Unmanageable behavior in the home
Evidence of severe dysfunction within the community or school system
Social News
We are so proud of our staff as they continue to go above and beyond for their communities during the COVID-19 crisis. Amanda Harris, a youth counselor in our Oklahoma region, is teaming up with Whiskey Cake OKC to provide food for families in need. Check out the video below:
Hey Upcoming Grads! Looking to jump start your career in social services? Join us for a Virtual Information Session discussing career opportunities with Youth Villages. This 30 minute session with a recruiter will provide an overview of our programs and career opportunities, along with time for questions.
Check out upcoming virtual information sessions in April: www.youthvillages.org/careers/connect
We can’t wait to talk with you!
Hungry? Save that frozen ground beef for later! Many of our supporters own local restaurants and small businesses and need our community’s support now more than ever. Take a look at these delicious 901 eateries that are offering takeout and curbside pick-up options, and be sure to share with friends!
Today marks one year since the renaming of our girls’ facility in Bartlett, Tennessee, to Rose Center for Girls in honor of the late Youth Villages board member, local businessman and philanthropist, Michael D. Rose. Annually, the Rose Center provides a safe space for more than 100 girls ages 7 to 17, who suffer from the most serious emotional and behavioral problems. Click the link below to learn more about this vital program.
www.youthvillages.org/services/residential-programs/girls-center-for-intensive-residential-treatm...
Are you looking for an organization where you can make an impact on the lives of youth and their families in the Asheville, NC area?
Join us on Thursday, April 2, at Noon for a virtual information session to learn more about how we invest in our employees, and how you can join our evidence-based treatment programs, serving youth and families.
To reserve your spot, or learn more, please visit our site: www.youthvillages.org/ashevilleinfo
