We assess children in accordance with the Welfare and Institution Code, Section 11462.01, as meeting applicable criteria for placement as specified in the Health and Safety Code, Section 1502.4. Specifically, children appropriate for placement who meet the criteria as emotionally disturbed and are in need of mental health services and behavioral stabilization but do not require inpatient care in a licensed health facility. These children typically have substantial deficits in one or more of the following:
- Self-care
- School functioning
- Family relationships
- Emotional regulation
- Explosive anger
- Low frustration tolerance
- Cognitive function
- Social skills
We accept~
We accept children (Ages 12-18) who may have a history of suicide ideation, self-endangering behaviors, or serious violence toward others including family members, school personnel, peers, or treatment staff. Dangerous behaviors related to mental health diagnoses or past trauma are carefully evaluated to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to provide effective service while keeping both children and staff safe. Children with documented histories of dangerous or violent behaviors in the absence of evidence to support the presence of mental health conditions, or emotional disturbance, are inappropriate for admission in accordance with WIC 11462.01.
Students who have a history of recent incidents involving the juvenile justice system, active substance abuse, and low cognitive functioning, who have been identified as CSEC may require additional assessment and screening to ensure our program can meet their specific treatment needs.
Under special circumstances, we may admit children determined to have borderline cognitive functioning and Regional Center eligible children.
All placement inquiries and referrals are evaluated and assessed for appropriateness for placement within our treatment program. If you have referrals that you would like to discuss, please reach out to Rich Felkins, Admissions Coordinator at the contact info below.
For more information or questions about program eligibility, please contact
referrals@mv.email or call 530.966.8831
