Specialized Residential Treatment Program

The Specialized Residential Treatment Unit provides extended inpatient treatment for individuals who have exhibited acts of sexual perpetration. Males who have predatory issues along with emotional and behavioral problems and have not been successful in lesser restrictive environments are candidates for this unit. The Specialized Residential Treatment Unit offers a comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation program within a structured therapeutic environment. The average length of stay for successful completion of the program is 18-24 months.

Admission Criteria

Adolescent males between the ages of 13 and 17 (the youth may remain in treatment until the age of 21)
Must have a current psychological evaluation (within the past year)
Must have a primary psychiatric diagnosis
Must be moderate to high risk to sexually offend
Intellectual functioning above an IQ of 70 (65-70 IQ will be considered)
Adjudication is preferred but not required
Must not have benefited fully from a less restrictive treatment program

Referrals
Please make referrals in APR then fax the referral information to 304-598-6364.

Referral information should include:

A psychological evaluation completed within the last year
A detailed history of drug abuse or sexual offenses, criminal behaviors, family, and school information

Interview
Upon receipt of the referral a date and time will be arranged to meet with the client for a face-to-face interview.

An MCM1 must be completed and sent to WVMI for approval.

WVU Healthcare

Chestnut Ridge Center

Specialized Residential Treatment Program