Admissions

Admission Criteria

Residential Treatment at Acadia Montana is right for children and young adults who require more intensive treatment than is available from outpatient visits, but are not in the acute phase of a psychiatric illness which would require inpatient hospitalization.

Residential treatment is a “mid-step” between outpatient and inpatient treatment that is ideal for young persons with persistent psychiatric and/or emotional problems who are having difficulty functioning in their home or school environments.

Patients who are not appropriate for admission to Acadia Montana will be given referrals to other facilities which can better meet their needs.

Referrals to Acadia Montana may be made by inpatient facilities, MDs or other medical professionals, private practitioners, case managers, or concerned family members.

Typically patients who meet the following criteria would benefit from Residential Treatment at Acadia Montana…

  • Has a DSM IV diagnosis with supporting evidence of severe and persistent symptoms
  • Is displaying disturbances in psychological functioning
  • Is engaging in persistent patterns of disruptive behavior
  • Is displaying disturbances in age-appropriate, adaptive functioning and social problem solving
  • Condition necessitates a 24-hour supervised setting due to risk of harm to self/others or de-compensation, but does not require continuous medical supervision, i.e. is not actively psychotic or severely disorganized, is not in an unstable medical condition which requires intensive medical management, is not actively homicidal or suicidal.

 

  • A less restrictive setting would not provide enough stability, security, and/or structure for adequate treatment
  • Has cognitive capacity to actively participate in the therapeutic program provided at Acadia Montana. (Full scale IQ is greater than 70. Does not have primary diagnosis of mental retardation and/or developmental delays without psychiatric overlay or complications. Adolescents and children with IQ between 65-70 may be deemed appropriate if cognitive capacity is documented and/or milieu can address specific needs.).
  • Behaviors do not indicate requirement of private room accommodations.
  • Does not have a severe organic brain disorder.
  • Is not in need of chemical detoxification or intensive medical treatment due to chemical dependency.
  • Current Residential milieu is appropriate and able to adequately manage resident’s behaviors and functioning level.

Acadia Montana accepts Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, Nevada and other state Medicaid programs, as well as most private insurance plans as payment sources. Please call Chris Dziak with any questions on plan coverage.

Please contact our Admissions Coordinator, Chris Dziak at (800) 477-1067, or e-mail questions to cdziak@acadiahealthcare.com to discuss a referral.