Piney Ridge Center – Fayetteville, Arkansas

Piney Ridge Center is unique in that we exclusively serve children with problematic sexual behaviors that are complicated by mental illness.  The treatment program is designed to address both equally.  This is achieved through a level-based program that requires residents to take responsibility for both general behavior problems associated with mental health illness as well as problematic sexual behaviors.  Residents receive multiple treatment modalities including individual, group, family, and recreational therapy.  The highly-structured program provides an environment in which our residents can learn and apply healthy coping skills, behavior management techniques, and relapse prevention tools to assist them once they successfully complete the program and reintegrate back into their community.

 Services:

• Sexual rehabilitative program
• 24-hour nursing supervision
• Board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist
• On-site general medical services
• Social skills training
• Technology center with computer lab
• ACT/College prep
• Substance abuse education and treatment
• Individual, family, and group therapy
• Recreational therapy
• On-site, state-certified educational program
• Discharge planning and aftercare services
• Gender and age specific programming
• Community reintegration activities

 Admission Criteria:

• Males and Female ages 7-17
• IQ of 70 or higher, lower IQs considered on an individual basis
• Mental health diagnosis
• Documented pattern of problematic sexual behaviors
• Inability to be managed in a less restrictive level of care

 Referral Process:

Referrals can be made directly to Piney Ridge Center by calling (479) 587-1408.  Recommended contents of referral packets includes: psychiatric and psychological evaluations, medical history and physical, Individual Education Plan (if applicable), previous treatment history, and relevant progress documentation.

Piney Ridge Center offers free admission screenings to help determine the best course of action and next steps for the client and their family.  Assessments are typically completed face-to-face at the earliest available date and are conducted by licensed mental health professionals.

If the admission screening indicates residential treatment the admission will be scheduled for the next available time.  Upon admission, the family will receive specific information regarding assigned therapist, psychiatrist, and other key personnel.

For more information, please contact Megan Wedgworth, Director of Marketing and Admissions, directly at mwedgworth@pineyridge.net

Assessments:

Piney Ridge Center offers a free mobile assessment to anyone who may be in need of services at our facility. A member of our Needs Assessment team will conduct a face-to-face assessment to determine if residential placement at Piney Ridge Center is indicated. Assessments are conducted by a mental health professional. Assessments completed by other licensed mental health professionals with experience in treating children and adolescents with sexual behavior problems may be accepted to determine if residential treatment is needed.

Admissions:

If residential treatment is indicated, the family or guardian will be contacted and admission will be scheduled. Admissions are accepted 7 days a week. Our staff will work to accommodate work and family obligations when scheduling the admission. Upon admission the family will receive specific information regarding assigned therapist, psychiatrist and other key personnel.