Most students do not get an opportunity to go away from home for an extended period until college. A select few had the opportunity to spend summers at a camp or go off to boarding school. Others need a residential treatment center isolated from their current world for a different level of support.
From the time students enroll at Elevations RTC until they take part in graduation, there are many opportunities for growth during that stretch. In many ways, it becomes the most critical school year of a teen’s life, setting the path for a better life after. Thanks to a campus atmosphere with everything a student needs to succeed, support is a common theme.
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Emotional support
Stepping away from family and moving to a different part of the country is a challenging change for any teenager. Many emotions go with this decision, and it can feel frustrating to deal with so many changes without help.
This transition is something that many students at Elevations RTC are forced to handle soon after arrival. Some take it better than others, but the trained staff helps as much as is necessary. This goes on throughout the year, as students can deal with being homesick or feeling like they are restricted while on campus at any time. Having an open-door policy with many of the faculty allows teens to talk about any struggles they might be dealing with to control emotions.
Social support
Having a highly trained staff makes a big difference at Elevations RTC, but students rely on their peers just as much as the teachers and specialists. Living on campus and creating bonds with other students allows teens to realize that they are not fighting any past demons on their own. That social support level is hard to find at home where everyone might not be dealing with similar issues. Families turn to Elevations RTC for a reason and focusing on leaving the past behind and moving forward as a young adult makes a difference.
Whether it is taking care of specific responsibilities around campus or merely spending free time together with friends, social support plays a significant role in students getting through and excelling in the program. Many graduates have stated that they met lifelong friends while at Elevations RTC.
Academic support
Teens have every opportunity to excel academically at Elevations RTC. Whether it is the individual attention received from teachers or a daily structure that sets aside time for homework and studying each day, receiving this level of support with school can get many on the right track.
Larger, more traditional school setups can feel overwhelming for teenagers dealing with their struggles. They receive less individual attention in most cases, and teachers might not know how to deal with specific challenges to help out in the first place. Without teachers capable of helping, how is a teen supposed to get through challenges?
At Elevations RTC, every teacher has years of experience working with teenagers dealing with all sorts of issues that might be holding them back in school. Having the opportunity to approach school from various angles can unlock a teenager’s potential in ways families never thought possible. Once students become more engaged, they start to find what they are genuinely interested in and go from there. Academic breakthroughs can change a teen’s feelings towards schoolwork.
Every teenager needs some level of academic support to excel. Smaller class sizes allow for individual attention so that teenagers can move at a pace that is right for them. Those who need more challenges will receive them, and those who need extra attention will not be left behind. Having the ability to customize classwork for different students in the program helps tremendously.
Physical support
The academic side of Elevations RTC receives the headlines, but it is the emotional and physical support that makes the program different from other residential treatment centers. The program ensures that students get plenty of physical exercise to stay healthy. Meals provided at Elevations RTC are also healthy, allowing students to eat better and stay in shape while on campus. Any thoughts of months and months eating a lot of junk food and treating the experience like a vacation instantly go out the window.
Teens can take part in their favorite physical activities as they wish. The campus is gender-neutral and a judgment-free zone, allowing students who might be dealing with self-image issues to step out of their shell with confidence. Developing healthy habits while on campus makes it that much easier to transition them during life back home.
Why families trust Elevations RTC
When a teenager enrolls at Elevations RTC, trust is crucial for the program to work. Without trust, teenagers are unlikely to buy into the program, leading to subpar results. That is why Elevations RTC focuses so much on building trust and providing support for students on campus right away.
The community at Elevations RTC is more than just a school. It is about the full development process. The only way to see this type of development is to provide support in all aspects of life.