Assessment
Quest for adolescents and teens. Assessment referrals may come from parents or caregivers, school systems, the legal system or other agencies.

Our adolescent counselors specialize in services for young people. They know how to work with parents who suspect a problem, but are unsure of what to do. They also understand teen issues and how to strike up an easy rapport with a young person.

Our counselors work with families to schedule assessments at times and locations that do not disrupt school or work schedules. The counselor meets with the teen and family individually and together. As a result of the assessment, recommendations are made for treatment, case management and/or linkage with the appropriate resources. For information on scheduling an assessment, see Getting Into Treatment.

Treatment
Teens who are part of our Adolescent Outpatient Treatment program work with counselors who are specifically trained to work with preteens and teens. The goal is for the counselor and teen to develop a supportive one-on-one relationship to help the teen learn skills, behaviors and attitudes to handle teenage pressures and support a sober lifestyle. Family involvement is encouraged. Using evidence-based therapeutic practices, counselors help teens:

• Address their ambivalence and become involved in the process
  
• Work through relationship issues that contribute to depression and boredom
  
• Gain a more positive view of themselves, their world and their futures

Treatment that may be recommended includes:
Traditional Therapy — Individual and/or group therapy provided on a weekly basis

Intensive Outpatient — A combination of individual and group therapy three hours a day, three days a week

Relapse Prevention/Recovery Enhancement — Individual and/or group therapy to provide a supportive environment for adolescents who are in recovery.

Adolescent Outpatient Treatment is available at Quest’s Alliance, Canton and Massillon locations.