Welcome the Roy House Treament Program & Day Treatment School Council on Accreditation Nationally Certified 2004-2008 www.coanet.org Phone: 207.562.7574 Fax: 207.562.4785 Mailing Address: Rumford Group Homes, Inc. 160 Lincoln Ave. Rumford, ME 04276 Email: royhouse@midmaine.com Number of Beds: 6

MISSION STATEMENT

The Roy House Treatment Program is a community based residential treatment program located in Dixfield, Maine. The Roy House Treatment Program serves males aged 8-years through 14-years who are diagnosed with an Axis I Mental Health Diagnosis. We specialize in the treatment of youth who are displaying a variety of symptomology that may include disruptive behaviors, aggression, sexualized behaviors, impulsive behaviors, fire setting, suicidal ideation, mood disorders, enuresis, encopresis, and anxiety disorders.

The Roy House Treatment Program provides comprehensive treatment to children, and their families, with a variety of mental health and behavioral issues.

The predicted outcome of treatment is that the child will return to his community with the self-awareness and skills to manage his behavior in socially accepted ways.

This goal will be achieved through primary psychotherapeutic treatment as well as residential care provided in a healthy environment.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Roy House Treatment Program is a six-bed residential program located in Dixfield, Maine in Oxford County. We are licensed as a Mental Health program through the State of Maine. The program provides a safe, structured therapeutic program that assist children in developing healthy coping skills and appropriate boundaries. Length of stay is determined by the individual needs of each child and their family.

There are three distinct components to our program: therapeutic, residential, and educational. The therapeutic component provides clear boundaries for appropriate behavior through therapeutic programming and groups. The residential care component provides a warm, home-like environment as a means of fostering positive behaviors and growth. The educational component provides elementary instruction for each resident appropriate to the child’s age and skill ability.

TREATMENT COMPONENT

The Roy House Treatment Program utilizes a trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment model. This therapeutic philosophy is based on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We also practice relationship based treatment and believe that the therapeutic relationship between the child, his family, providers, and the program is essential to his growth, self-esteem, and progress towards treatment goals. Our goal is to help the child stabilize his behavior and begin to experience a sense of safety, and an improved sense of self. Out long-term goal is to discharge the child back to his community, or other less restrictive environment, and to provide the child with the foundation to grow into an emotionally healthy adult.

Each child participates in structured psycho-educational groups that are designed to provide education, support, and treatment regarding the use of coping skills, healthy boundaries, expression of feelings, and the building of self-esteem. Each child is offered individual therapy at least twice per week.

Families are encouraged to be an active and vital part of their child’s treatment at the Roy House Treatment Program. The program’s clinician is available to meet with parents and to establish family goals as well as discharge plans.

A Child Psychiatrist provides psychiatric services on-site. Psychiatric services include monthly medication management, crisis assessment, individual comprehensive evaluations, and consultation. The Child Psychiatrist meets individually with each child and is available to consult with parents, legal guardians, or providers during the scheduled appointments.

RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT

The Roy House Treatment Program is a single-family home located in a rural community setting. The warm, home-like atmosphere provides a nurturing environment as a means for positive behavior and growth. Board and care are provided by direct care staff that are trained to care for children who have emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Children are provided with clear boundaries for appropriate behaviors. A behavior modification system is incorporated to encourage positive behavior in the day-to-day routine. There are specific rules to follow as a means of developing respect for themselves and others.

In addition to the kitchen, living, dining room, and living/family room, each child has his own bedroom, and the private use of shared bathrooms. There is a recreation room on-site, providing an environment for safe, structured recreational activities.

Youth Workers are involved in teaching the children through modeling. Trained Youth Workers provide the day-to-day treatment in a growth-promoting atmosphere that encourages diversity, learning, and relationships. These caregivers work from a relationship-based model in an effort to provide the highest quality of services to the residents of the Roy House Treatment Program.

The Roy House Treatment Program is a Mental Health program and is licensed through the Department of Health and Human Services as a Children’s Residential Treatment Facility.

EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT

The Roy House Day Treatment School is certified by the Maine Department of Education (MDOE). We utilize approved curriculum materials and carry out the program with all regulations of the MDOE.

The children participating in our school program are often children who find it extremely difficult to attend public school and have struggled in traditional school settings.

The Roy House Day Treatment Program School provides an educational program within a separate building on the grounds. All children that enter the residential treatment facility at the Roy House Treatment Program have a Pupil Evaluation Team meeting set up through the local public school district, SAD #21. A determination is made at that time as to the least restrictive setting to best meet the child’s educational needs. Some students may spend all day at the Roy House Treatment Program School, others may transition to the local public school for specific classes or specials, and still others may attend the local public school on a full time basis.

The Roy House Treatment Program School is licensed by the State of Maine's Department of Education.