Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services offers a Group Home Program (ages 11–19) for those who are unable to maintain placement at home, or in a foster home, but do not require a more restrictive residential treatment center or acute care from our behavioral facilities.

Higdon Hill serves males and females ages 11-19, our Bessemer site serves males 16-19; placement may vary depending upon individual needs.

Higdon Hill is most appropriate for adolescents who are not ready for the responsibility of independent living, or the intimacy of a foster home, but could benefit from services that assist with transition into the community.

The projected length of stay is individualized, usually ranging between 6 and 12 months.

Assessment(s) include:

❖ Psychiatric, others as needed.
❖ Nursing
❖ Psychosocial
❖ Educational

Individualized Services include:

❖ Weekly individual therapy sessions
❖ Family therapy sessions when appropriate
❖ Psychiatric care
❖ Monthly treatment team meetings and master treatment plan reviews
❖ Discharge planning

Group Services:

❖ Group therapy sessions covering such topics as:

• Anger management
• Conflict resolution
• Stress management
• Goal setting
• Recreational therapy
• Independent living skills
• Community-based outings
• Substance abuse issues

School / Curriculum features:

❖ Licensed private school/with state support services
❖ Master’s level teachers
❖ Facility and community-based instruction