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What is Therapeutic Boarding schools, and are they covered by insurance?
Insurance does not typically cover Boarding Schools for troubled teens, but some do.
All three words are important; Therapy. A place to live. A place to learn. A TBS is typically for a young person with 'less serious' problems. 'Less serious' might be defined by type and/or severity. Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a serious concern, but usually not life threatening and could be treated in a TBS. Young people exhibiting certain violent behaviors would not be treated in a TBS. 'Drug problems' might be addressed, but not serious addictions. Residents of a TBS live on campus in a variety of housing types. School is the job of an adolescent. The academics at a TBS will be accredited curriculums taught by certified teachers and can lead to a full high school diploma. Length of stay varies; often in the 9 month to 24 month range.
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Insurance does not typically cover Boarding Schools for troubled teens, but some do.
All three words are important; Therapy. A place to live. A place to learn. A TBS is typically for a young person with 'less serious' problems. 'Less serious' might be defined by type and/or severity. Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a serious concern, but usually not life threatening and could be treated in a TBS. Young people exhibiting certain violent behaviors would not be treated in a TBS. 'Drug problems' might be addressed, but not serious addictions. Residents of a TBS live on campus in a variety of housing types. School is the job of an adolescent. The academics at a TBS will be accredited curriculums taught by certified teachers and can lead to a full high school diploma. Length of stay varies; often in the 9 month to 24 month range.
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- A Wilderness Program is where many young people start
- The RTC is for young people with 'more serious' problems.
- Each program within a category has its own personality and specialty.
- Many programs are stand alone operations started by people who have a heart to help young people