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Is there a lock-in Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for 17 yo?
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<blockquote data-quote="exhausted" data-source="post: 469620" data-attributes="member: 11001"><p>Welcome and so sorry you have to be here. It's a good place-I often find comfort here. In Utah there are RTCs that are locked or secure and keep kids until 18. At 18 they can choose to walk away. They are expensive. We had our daughter at a private Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for over 16 months. She came out worse than ever. We had to get state help next and reported everything we could-running (which was constant and to avoid our consequences), truency etc. The state Residential Treatment Center (RTC) was even worse and the experience with the state horrid. She was worse yet.</p><p></p><p>I agree-they have to want help. Our daughter is now 17 and we are again trying to make a decision of placement. I think we are hovering around, "She has had all kinds of help and intervention. We love her and provide a strong home. We have a whole year (as she just turned 17) and then, she will be told to leave unless she is in college or has a good job and can pay rent." We have had 2 good weeks-no running or beligerant behavior. Who knows next week, we may want her out of here. This is how it goes with mental illness.</p><p></p><p>I do agree that depression is a big possibility with your boy-anger is the red flag. Calling the police is smart. when he hits 18, many of things he has done will land him in jail. The adult system does not try to help and he may come out worse. Maybe a longer stay in detention might work. (It didn't phase our girl, but some kids it does)</p><p></p><p>RTCs can sometimes get through to them. Our daughter has had some benefit. As someone told me, it might be worth sending him just to give you peace. Churches often help with funding. Also, United Way has some male programs, at least in Utah. Some of the places out here have low interest "education" loans to help cover costs.</p><p></p><p>Good luck. I feel your pain and know what your heart is going through. And, as I have been advised, only you know what is right for your family. I always think about how I will feel down the road if the worst happens and if the best happens. It helps me think through these choices. One day at a time. Hugs!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="exhausted, post: 469620, member: 11001"] Welcome and so sorry you have to be here. It's a good place-I often find comfort here. In Utah there are RTCs that are locked or secure and keep kids until 18. At 18 they can choose to walk away. They are expensive. We had our daughter at a private Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for over 16 months. She came out worse than ever. We had to get state help next and reported everything we could-running (which was constant and to avoid our consequences), truency etc. The state Residential Treatment Center (RTC) was even worse and the experience with the state horrid. She was worse yet. I agree-they have to want help. Our daughter is now 17 and we are again trying to make a decision of placement. I think we are hovering around, "She has had all kinds of help and intervention. We love her and provide a strong home. We have a whole year (as she just turned 17) and then, she will be told to leave unless she is in college or has a good job and can pay rent." We have had 2 good weeks-no running or beligerant behavior. Who knows next week, we may want her out of here. This is how it goes with mental illness. I do agree that depression is a big possibility with your boy-anger is the red flag. Calling the police is smart. when he hits 18, many of things he has done will land him in jail. The adult system does not try to help and he may come out worse. Maybe a longer stay in detention might work. (It didn't phase our girl, but some kids it does) RTCs can sometimes get through to them. Our daughter has had some benefit. As someone told me, it might be worth sending him just to give you peace. Churches often help with funding. Also, United Way has some male programs, at least in Utah. Some of the places out here have low interest "education" loans to help cover costs. Good luck. I feel your pain and know what your heart is going through. And, as I have been advised, only you know what is right for your family. I always think about how I will feel down the road if the worst happens and if the best happens. It helps me think through these choices. One day at a time. Hugs! [/QUOTE]
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