This program is for those families who have a teenager who is in high school full time, between the ages of 12 and 17, and who feel that a more involved intervention is necessary to help them through the difficult adolescent years. Not only offering respite to families, we also offer a truly unique structured and integrated approach which opens up communication between teenagers and their parents.

The teens participate in skill building groups on a nightly basis. Furthermore great emphasis is placed on academic performance and attendance at school.

Our program is offered to both the male and female population, who are able to return home on the weekends. Parents of program participants are obliged to attend a weekly parent support group for the duration of their child’s stay in the residential portion of the program. This is an integral part of our program and provides a sense of hope and support to families who are newcomers to the residence.

Every aspect of our program works towards the reestablishment of appropriate parental and teenage roles in the home. We believe in the strengths of the family and base our interventions on this philosophy.

Parents/Guardians can phone AMCAL directly to access any of our services.