The Montcalm School, located in Van Wert, Ohio is a private residential treatment program of Starr Commonwealth. Established in 1913, Starr Commonwealth is a pioneer and leader in child welfare practices and therapeutic treatment of troubled youth. Growth over the years, and a firm belief that all children have strengths and value, culminates in an internationally recognized treatment program. The Montcalm School is driven by a set of Core Values that promote integrity, excellence, compassion and faith and ultimately lead to the belief that “there is no such things as a bad child.” Montcalm School is ideal for young women who may be experiencing family conflict, adoption issues, Aspergers, ADD/ADHD, attachment difficulties, narcissism, learning disabilities/differences, passive non-compliance, oppositional behaviors, substance abuse, moderate depression and other behavior issues. Our young women may be lacking self-esteem, have poor body-image issues, may have feelings of abandonment, or may need additional support/help in developing social skills, all of which may have been unsuccessfully addressed in previous therapy settings. Treatment at the Montcalm School is founded on the principles of PPC (Positive Peer Culture). This model integrates the power of interpersonal relationships, peer group treatment, dialectical behavioral therapy, assertiveness training, trauma informed care and multidisciplinary teamwork. Daily therapy sessions foster and enable students the opportunity to develop self-awareness, care, assistance to others, and pro-social life skills. Empowerment classes are used to address self-limiting behaviors and attitudes. In addition, each student at the Montcalm School receives an asset-based behavioral and educational assessment upon entering the school. Parents, teachers, peers, and the treatment team determine the individualized course of treatment. Additional program experiences include outdoor adventure education, recreational therapy, body-image and self-esteem education, and a service learning program that promotes social interest and self-worth. Grief and substance abuse counseling are also available. Montcalm School will also provide relapse prevention visits for those students who have departed the program. |
