Sunday, March 22, 2009

144. FEW MORE SERVICES IN CARRIER CLINICS

Established in 1980 as the Carrier Foundation Day School, the East Mountain School has been designed to meet the special education needs of adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems. Students at the East Mountain School have been affected by a variety of psychiatric disorders, learning problems and difficulty interacting with others in and out of school. Prior to coming to East Mountain School, these students’ problems have had a significant impact on their education, families and friends.

Through a combination of specialized instructional and counseling programs, a highly qualified staff, and a supportive school climate, the East Mountain School has helped some of the toughest, most troubled kids in the state get an education, gain insight into their personal issues, and take some major steps towards reaching their goals. Older Adult Services As a person ages, the signs and symptoms of a psychiatric and Dementia problems are often masked, that is why Carrier Clinic evaluation and treatment services are specially customized for older adults.

Carrier Clinic’s Older Adult Program is a 32-bed unit that offers short-term evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorders in individuals aged 65 and older, within the context of any existing medical illness.Family therapy and education are included as part of each patient’s treatment plan. Every patient leaves Carrier with a discharge plan for follow-up services. Residential Services .


The East Mountain Youth Lodge at Carrier Clinic is a residential treatment program providing comprehensive 24-hour clinical, therapeutic and educational treatment for 13 to 18 year-old adolescents with psychiatric and/or emotional difficulties. Fully company paid pension plan, and Tax Deferred Annuity available.

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