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He might have bipolar and may be moved to a "level 14 Residential Treatment Center (RTC)"
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<blockquote data-quote="DammitJanet" data-source="post: 11059" data-attributes="member: 1514"><p>Ok...I took a nap! </p><p></p><p>I have no idea about the level system in CA but here in Nc we have a level system that ranges from level 1 to 4 or 5 I think. I believe 5 is either locked inside a psyc ward or maybe even juvenile detention...Im not sure. But I know level 4 is a locked residential treatment center. Now...that can be either a behavioral residential treatment center or a psychiatric residential treatment facility. My son was in a PRTF. In my mind that was much better because he had a psychiatric diagnosis. He saw a psychiatrist, had tons of therapy, on site schooling...the works.</p><p></p><p>It sounds as if this level 14 is much the same as what my PRTF was. If so, then I think that may be a good thing. Now the question becomes does your son need this? I dont know. I do know that you are fast running out of time to get him treatment before he turns 18 and anything he gets now is a bonus. I would almost be willing to stand back and allow them to do this simply to get him all the treatment you can get since time is winding down. We arent talking like they can keep him for years here. </p><p></p><p>I would ask that they start the medications with a first line mood stabilizer like lithium, lamictal, etc. Then and only then to add on an antipsychotic. You may be able to ask while he is where he is now if you can take him to a psychiatrist yourself. Or ask if you can go with him to the one they take him to. You should be able to...you are still his mother.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DammitJanet, post: 11059, member: 1514"] Ok...I took a nap! I have no idea about the level system in CA but here in Nc we have a level system that ranges from level 1 to 4 or 5 I think. I believe 5 is either locked inside a psyc ward or maybe even juvenile detention...Im not sure. But I know level 4 is a locked residential treatment center. Now...that can be either a behavioral residential treatment center or a psychiatric residential treatment facility. My son was in a PRTF. In my mind that was much better because he had a psychiatric diagnosis. He saw a psychiatrist, had tons of therapy, on site schooling...the works. It sounds as if this level 14 is much the same as what my PRTF was. If so, then I think that may be a good thing. Now the question becomes does your son need this? I dont know. I do know that you are fast running out of time to get him treatment before he turns 18 and anything he gets now is a bonus. I would almost be willing to stand back and allow them to do this simply to get him all the treatment you can get since time is winding down. We arent talking like they can keep him for years here. I would ask that they start the medications with a first line mood stabilizer like lithium, lamictal, etc. Then and only then to add on an antipsychotic. You may be able to ask while he is where he is now if you can take him to a psychiatrist yourself. Or ask if you can go with him to the one they take him to. You should be able to...you are still his mother. [/QUOTE]
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