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- Jun, 1992 Issue |
Western Youth
Network Expansion
By Larry Stednitz
The Western Youth
Network was developed three years ago for the purpose of assisting
mental health professionals and parents to accurately assess
their children and adolescents needs and to help locate the
appropriate educational and/or treatment program. Capistrano
by the Sea Hospital's Corporate Counsel, Ed Simmons and I,
conceptualized this program over a cup of coffee in Prescott,
Arizona. In this remote setting away from the busy activity
of the Hospital, we had an opportune time for reflection and
"seeing" that the treatment of adolescents necessitated a
geographic expansion throughout the Western United States
in order to locate the best treatment at the right price.
It has been a gratifying three years, with calls coming from
throughout the country. The need is great as indicated by
the doubling of referrals in the past six months. Our expansion
includes my relocating to Helena, Montana. From Helena, I
will continue to develop the network of treatment programs.
At CAPO, Helen Condas and her team of clinicians and educational
consultants will continue to assist parents in their search
for appropriate care. All of us in the Network appreciate
the support of Capistrano by the Sea Hospital, and in particular
Hal Day, CEO. We look forward to fulfilling our vision of
helping all children and adolescents in getting the help they
need.
Copyright
© 1992, Woodbury Reports, Inc. (This article may be reproduced
without prior approval if the copyright notice and proper
publication and author attribution accompanies the copy.)
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