Pettirosso Community Home
Pettirosso Community Home offers a structured therapeutic environment where young women receive around-the-clock care and intensive, trauma-informed treatment. Residents engage in individual, group, and family therapy, as well as allied therapies, with the goal of transitioning to a lower level of care or reuniting with their families.
We’re here to help with:
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Depression
Identifying and treating depression and other mood disorders.
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Stress & Anxiety
Identifying and treating anxiety disorders.
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Mood Disorders
Helping to identify and treat mood disorders, like bipolar disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
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Trauma
Providing support to navigate traumatic events and aid in the healing process.
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Behavioral Challenges in Children & Teens
Helping children and teens manage behavioral challenges while building healthy coping skills.
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Family Conflict
Providing guidance and support to resolve family conflicts and strengthen relationships.
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Self-Esteem Struggles
Offering support to build confidence, improve self-worth, and develop a positive sense of self.
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PTSD
Supporting you to identify and treat PTSD and other mental health challenges due to stress and trauma.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Adult Partial Care services, you must:
- Be between the ages of 14 and 17
- Be assigned female at birth
- Meet clinical criteria to require a psychiatric community home level of care (as determined by PerformCare)
What to Expect
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Reaching Out
Care Management Organizations (CMO) can help youth to get approved for a psychiatric community home level of care through PerformCare. After approval, Pettirosso Community Home staff will reach out to CMO to schedule an initial meeting.
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Enrollment in Program
Once the youth, their guardian, and Pettirosso staff agree to placement, the youth will be admitted as soon as there is a bed available. During the initial meeting, the youth and their guardian will learn about the program and Pettirosso staff will learn about the youth’s goals for residential treatment.
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Moving Forward with Care
Once a bed is available, the youth will move into Pettirosso Community home, and all services will be provided on the premises. Youth are typically living at Pettirosso for eight to 10 months.
FAQ’s
What is the duration of the program?
Youth typically live at Pettirosso Community Home for eight to 10 months.
Do the residents share rooms?
No, at this time the youth have their own rooms.
Do residents attend school on site?
No, youth attend school in the community.
