Transition House
Treatment
Short-term, transitional program for children with stabilized behaviors emphasizing individualized care and community integration for a successful return to home or a community-based setting.
Ages
6–12 years old
Length of Stay
The average length of treatment is 3-4 months. Clients must have a discharge plan before Transition House placement.
Locations
Mecklenburg County
Referring Partners
Psychiatric Residential Treatment Centers and behavioral programs, Department of Social Services and Managed Care Organizations
Contact
To learn more about our Transition House program, contact our Intake Department at (855) 362-8470 or email intake@aynkids.org.
To learn more about our Transition House program, contact our Intake Department at (855) 362-8470 or email intake@aynkids.org.
Transition House
Facilitating Short-Term Community Reintegration
The Transition House at Alexander Youth Network offers a structured and supportive environment for children seeking to maintain positive behaviors that have been stabilized through a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) or another behavioral health program. With a focus on community integration, Transition House is designed to continue developing coping skills, while teaching essential life skills to help kids successfully transition to a community-based or home setting.
Kids placed in the Transition House will attend school or a Day Treatment program dedicated to continuing their education while furthering their mental health treatment. They also complete small tasks like helping to prepare meals, keeping their spaces tidy, and participating in scheduled activities. Additionally, Transition House collaborates with civic organizations to ensure that kids in our program receive enrichment and access to activities that help build character and confidence.
Key Features of Transition House
- Focus on community reintegration, while emphasizing success in a community setting and avoiding a return to higher levels of care.
- Personalized attention with increased staff for individualized care, creating a healing and supportive environment.
- Holistic programming that teaches life skills like cooking and includes structured activities for personal growth.
- Quality of life improvement, enhancing overall well-being beyond symptom management.
- Continued skill building and self-reflection through Bark and Heal, our canine therapy program.
Collaborative Care With Family and Caregivers
To ensure success of the program and positive outcomes, Transition House is designed to support children with a family or post-discharge support system willing to participate in our discharge readiness program. However, it is sometimes challenging to find placement homes for kids who have successfully completed residential treatment and who need a step-down level of care. Transition House is a great option for kids to continue their treatment in a less restrictive, but structured environment, where they can continue to heal. The Transition House also supports at-risk youth who have been successful in stabilizing their behaviors but cannot find a placement home.
Enrichment For Lasting Change
The Transition House recreational therapist leads 2 to 3 weekly community outings to help children practice social skills and prepare for family and community reintegration. Daily activities are planned to focus on independent leisure skills, self-regulation, anger management, and other essential skills for a normalized family adjustment. Additionally, we host family-focused activities like game nights, movie nights, holiday parties, and achievement celebrations, where parents, grandparents, and other family members are invited to participate.
