Contact Christine Ribando, Program Coordinator

                       Telephone  516.678.5991             

                         Fax 516.678.0881

Lakeview House is a community residence for adolescent males who are seriously emotionally disturbed and in need of a structured setting in the community that enables them to become involved in the responsibilities of daily living.

Residence in this program allows for staff of both the referring agency and the community residence to plan for the youth's future. The program is certified through the New York State Office of Mental Health.

Capacity

 8 beds

Age Group

 Males - ages 13-18

Referral Sources

 Open to all sources in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Placement is voluntary.

Type of Youth Serviced

Seriously emotionally disturbed youth who are in need of a structured and supportive setting in the community.

Type of Youth Not Serviced

Youth with history of violence, arson or serious substance abuse problems.

Services Offered

 Behavior modification system/behavior management training

• Individual and group counseling
• Educational services - comprehensive educational services are provided through the West Hempstead School District and includes educational services at the Sagamore/BOCES Center
• Life-skills training is provided by staff in a range of activities from daily living skills to money management
• Case Management Services - all youth involved in the program will be provided case management services, which will continue upon discharge to home or the community.
• Aftercare Services - based upon discharge planning with youth and their family.

Length of Stay

Length of stay may vary from 12 to 24 months, depending on the individual needs of the youth and his family.

Intake Procedure

 By making this telephone contact, you will begin the process. A decision on the youth's acceptance into the program is made by the admissions' committee composed of mental health professionals who, together with staff, review applications and determine the appropriateness of each candidate.

A decision on acceptance can be made within ten (10) days upon receipt of referral material. The intake procedure also involves an interview of the youth at the program.

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Adolescents, Boys, Emotionally Disturbed, Mental illness, Residential, Teenagers