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Teton Peaks Residential Treatment Center

Treatment Approach

Our program incorporates a Therapeutic Community approach based on a collaborative staff-patient interaction. The goal is for patients to develop self-worth, dignity, and responsibility, and to become committed to the values of helping and caring for others and themselves. We place a strong emphasis on the community peer group for support and education.

To help our patients function effectively, we use group activities and therapy to teach new skills needed to help understand their thinking patterns. Patients are taught care and concern with proper guidance from experienced professionals.

A typical weekday involves a blend of services such as:

Structured activities (Group Builders, Skills Builders, Thinking for a Change, etc.)
Therapy (Individual, Family, Recreational, Group, & Substance Abuse)
Expressive Arts Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Recreation Therapy
Physical Therapy
Academic activities
Leisure or free time
Nursing Group
Music Appreciation

Treatment is done in a four-tiered system. Patients are required to meet specific criteria in order to pass from one tier to the next. There are increased responsibilities and privileges with each higher tier.

Orientation Tier (0) - Introduction to the program, staff, and expectations

All patients enter Teton Peaks on Tier 0. We introduce patients to the program, staff, and unit expectations. Upon entering the facility, each new patient will meet individually with staff to learn about all aspects of the program and to discuss rules, expectations, privileges and restrictions.

Fundamental Tier (I)- Live the code of conduct, participate in programming, and identify personal issues to be resolved

The purpose of this tier is to establish a firm foundation to pursue self-efficacy. Each resident needs to become more familiar with the code of conduct. They should participate in school and other on-campus programs as they work to identify personal issues to be resolved.

Privileged Tier (II)- Demonstrate a positive attitude and implement problem-solving techniques

Patients spend the majority of their treatment working in this tier. This tier has the same access to therapy and recreational activities, but includes more opportunities for freedom and personal growth. We recognize that motivations for change are different for each individual; privileges are personalized, but often include going outside the unit for activities or off-campus outings. If a patient chooses not to maintain commitments to improve and resolve issues, they may be returned to the fundamental tier.

As our patients become more involved in their individual treatment program, we hope they have an improved outlook on life by the time they are ready to apply for Tier III. When patients begin to show an internalization of changes made, they may progress to the final Independent Tier.

Independent Tier (III)-

This phase gives the resident the opportunity to show that they can make positive choices, act independently, and put to use what they've learned while in treatment. They are demonstrating the skills necessary for success after discharge. The general goal of this tier is for patients to learn and practice independent living skills while still participating in therapy and skill-building classes. Much more freedom and responsibility are given to patients on the Independent Tier.