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Emerging Adult
Way.pointe noun \wā-point\
A point on a
journey where
a traveler can
refocus and
change course.
Our Mission
aypointe helps young men transition to
responsible and engaged adulthood by
providing highly individualized care, including
expert mental health treatment, personalized
educational and vocational guidance, and
supported social integration. We strive to
help young men better know and appreciate
themselves and their talents, take better care of their bodies and mind, become engaged in their community and live with direction and purpose.
We aggressively
pursue three primary
outcomes for our
participants:
Emotional
well-being
Social
engagement
Personal
productivity
The journey to
adulthood is
not always
easy or direct...
For those times,
there’s Waypointe
aypointe is a premier young adult transitional
program designed for emerging adult men ages 18-26 who are experiencing challenges with
becoming self-sufficient and finding their purpose,
while also struggling with mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
As the definition implies, Waypointe serves as an
opportunity for the emerging adult man to get
refocused and chart a new, more purposeful course for his life.
The first young adult treatment program of its kind in
New Jersey, Waypointe provides highly individualized
care and attention, exceptional clinical treatment,
social engagement, educational guidance, and vocational development in a comfortable residential
environment.
Each young man is given the tools to help him find his way, engage his talents and launch into a more meaningful and productive future.
Waypointe
serves as an
opportunity for the
emerging adult man
to get refocused
and chart a new,
more purposeful
course for his life.
The Problem...
ith increasing frequency, today’s youth
are less prepared to leave their parents’ home, succeed in college, live independently and become
self-supporting adults. Add to that the challenge of managing
mental health symptoms and the prevalence of comorbid substance
abuse, along with the dysfunction that can develop in many family
systems as a result, and these emerging adults are facing obstacles
that can be at best, hindering; and, at worse, crippling to their
development into a healthy, functioning adult.
...and the Solution
t Waypointe, we offer a comprehensive,
wrap around package of services that are
uniquely individualized for each young man
The
Waypointe
L.I.G.H.T Model©
Learning Individualized
and his specific needs, talents and situation.
Our multi-dimensional program design
utilizes evidence based treatment
modalities while also drawing significantly
on published and recognized models of
Guidelines for
learning, change and transition. The result
Healthy Transition
is a cohesive blueprint for the facilitation of
a developmental transition to independent
young adulthood.
The Young Men
of Waypointe
aypointe serves emerging adult men
ages 18-26 who have a primary mental
health diagnosis. These young men have
likely encountered great difficulty leaving
home and beginning a journey toward
a self-supported life due to their mental
health symptoms or a lack of adequate
preparation (or both).
Past experiences may include:
One or more attempts at
employment or college admission
without finding the ability to get firmly established.
Losing sight of or not being able to fully engage their talents
and potential, therefore not finding purpose or direction in life.
One or more hospitalizations or unsuccessful outcomes in
traditional outpatient settings.
The term
“failure to launch”
is sometimes used
to refer to this
dilemma, but at
Waypointe
we don’t see these
young adults as
failing, but rather
struggling to find
passion and direction
in life. As a result they
need a place to stop,
reassess, and chart a
new course.
The Four Domains of
Mental Health
Treatment
Goal is to stabilize symptoms,
minimize impairment to functioning,
improve treatment compliance,
develop emotional well-being,
improve coping skills and insight
into mental health challenges, and
be able to chart new solutions for
improved engagement in life.
Educational
and Vocational
Guidance
Psychosocial
Integration
Nutrition and
Wellness
Goal is to enhance and mature
Goal is to help develop a mind/
Goal is to connect (or re-connect)
social skills, expand social
body connection through living a
with school or vocational interests
awareness and experiences,
healthy, balanced lifestyle inclusive
and needs, provide job preparation,
improve knowledge of self and
of a nutritious diet, positive pursuits,
support and coaching, and develop
the surrounding environment, and
exercise, recreation/leisure activities
skills for success at school and/or
facilitate obtainment of skills for
and necessary self care, and teach/
work.
healthy living at home, school, promote progressive independence
work and in the community.
in daily living.
•High Intensity MH Treatment • Education & Vocation Development
• Psycho-Education Evaluation
transition to...
•Moderate Intensity MH Treatment transition to...
•Low Intensity MH treatment •Psychiatry •Individual Therapy •Group Therapy
•Family Therapy •DBT Skill Training
•Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
• Raritan Valley Community
College (RVCC)
• RVCC - Supportive College Entry
• RVCC - Counseling & Mentoring
• Weekly Employment Preparation
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Social skill development
• Medical Assessment
• Non-isolated Treatment
Model
• On-site Nursing
• Life Skills Curriculum
• Smoking Cessation
Support
• Daily Life Skills teaching
• Home cooked meals
• Community Support
Groups
• Nutrition Counseling
• Personality Assessment
• Sports
• Cultural Engagement
(NYC/Philadelphia)
• Indoor/Outdoor Recreation
• Meditation/Yoga/
Mindfullness
• Spiritual Support
•Art Therapy
• Practice Employment Opportunity
•Pet/Canine Therapy
• Job Training
• Recreational Activties
(limitless)
•Co-Occuring/Relpase Prevention
• Job Placement
• Community Service
•Shared Decision Making
• Employment Coaching
• Exercise/Fitness
Transition
3-4 months
• Transition to Outpatient Therapy
• Set new independence goals
Five Phases of Treatment
n Individual Treatment and Transition Plan (ITTP) is
developed for each Waypointe participant. Given
the individualized nature of our approach and the
uniqueness of each young man’s needs, the length
of stay is flexible and variable. The journey includes
four distinct phases, with a fifth phase representing
movement to more independent living services.
Planning
Welcome
2-3 weeKS
• Develop Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
Discovery
3-4 months
• Treatment Progresion • Social Engagement
• Initiation of School or Work
• Development of Talents
& Interests • Movement toward Independence
Discovering
Possibilities
• Work part-time
• Attend College part time
• Plan for moving out
Achievement
• Acitivate Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
•School or Work Full time
•Movement to Independent Living
•Set new goals
•Plan level of on-going support
Becoming Independent
MOVING FORWARD
Family
Counseling
& Support Program
t Waypointe, parents, siblings and other vested
family
members are involved in the process. Based on the unique dynamics and relationships in your family, the team at Waypointe will
recommend a plan that not only ensures parent and family involvement,
• Complete Assessments but also help address issues that will better ensure a successful outcome • Develop ITSP
for the Waypointe participant.
• Settle In
• Develop Goals
Family members receive an initial orientation immediately following
• Get Acclimated
• First Family Group
admission, and then participate in the development of a customized
(peers, staff, house & area) • Treatment Initiated
Individual Treatment and Transition Plan. A schedule of regular family
1 week • Get Plugged In
• Parents complete Orientation
sessions will be developed that best meets the family’s needs and
PREP & PLANNING
availability.
Waypointe also hosts monthly family weekends which will include an
Getting Started
educational and/or therapeutic component and educational workshops
facilitated by a variety of regional professionals and experts in the field. These will include multi-family process groups, experiential activities, equine
aypointe is located on the border of picturesque Hunterdon and
Somerset counties in a tastefully appointed, 5,000 square foot, European-style manor home, including a private bedroom and bathroom
for each participant, a gourmet kitchen, a billiards and game room, a library and TV lounge. With over two acres of property which includes
an in-ground pool, Waypointe provides a serene, peaceful setting, and
is situated near horse farms and golf courses and in a region with many
outdoor recreational opportunities.
Situated just 90 minutes from New York City and Philadelphia, this prime
location provides convenient access for families and endless recreational
and cultural opportunities.
Coming to Waypointe
or a Waypointe participant, receiving the optimal care and
attention begins with the very first inquiry. Our approach is to truly get
to know the prospective participant and his family in order to ensure
an appropriate match and to design the optimal package of services
that best meets the participant’s needs. The Waypointe director will
personally facilitate this from the start, either by telephone, Skype, and/or personal interview.
Both the prospective client and his parent(s) complete an application that not only gathers needed information, but also begins the
engagement process. Additionally, contact with the prospective
participant’s team at home (therapist, psychiatrist, case manager, etc.)
will also take place to ensure coordinated care and treatment.
To learn more about all that WaypointE offers or to discuss the
specific needs of a candidate for the program, please contact us at
info@FindYourWaypointe.com or call 201-741-8281.
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www.findyourwaypointe.com
201-741-8281
Waypointe is licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services,
Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
High Focus Centers is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of
New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
With over 20 years of experience providing progressive and innovative treatment to adolescents,
adults and families, High Focus Centers has earned its reputation as a highly respected
behavioral healthcare organization.
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