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Where Potential
Becomes Reality
for the
Emerging Adult
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.
Way.pointe
noun
\wā-point\
A point on a journey where a traveler can refocus and change course.
The journey to adulthood is not always easy or direct...
Our Mission
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.
We aggressively pursue three primary outcomes for our participants:
Emotional well-being
Social
engagement productivityPersonal
Waypointe
serves as an
opportunity for the
emerging adult man
to get refocused
and chart a new,
more purposeful
course for his life.
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.
The Young Men
of
Waypointe
Learning Individualized Guidelines for
Healthy Transition
The
Waypointe
L.I.G.H.T Model
...and the Solution
t Waypointe, we offer a comprehensive, wrap around package of services that are uniquely individualized for each young man 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 learning, change and transition. The result is a cohesive blueprint for the facilitation of a developmental transition to independent young adulthood.
The Problem...
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
Goal is to connect (or re-connect) with school or vocational interests and needs, provide job preparation, support and coaching, and develop skills for success at school and/or work.
Psychosocial
Integration
Goal is to enhance and mature social skills, expand social awareness and experiences, improve knowledge of self and the surrounding environment, and facilitate obtainment of skills for healthy living at home, school, work and in the community.
Nutrition and
Wellness
Goal is to help develop a mind/ body connection through living a healthy, balanced lifestyle inclusive of a nutritious diet, positive pursuits, exercise, recreation/leisure activities and necessary self care, and teach/ promote progressive independence in daily living.
• High Intensity MH Treatment 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
• Art Therapy
• Pet/Canine Therapy
• Co-Occuring/Relpase Prevention
• Shared Decision Making
• Education & Vocation Development
• Psycho-Education Evaluation
• Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC)
• RVCC - Supportive College Entry
• RVCC - Counseling & Mentoring
• Weekly Employment Preparation
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Practice Employment Opportunity
• Job Training
• Job Placement
• Employment Coaching
• Medical Assessment • On-site Nursing • Smoking Cessation
Support
• Home cooked meals • Nutrition Counseling • Exercise/Fitness • Sports • Indoor/Outdoor Recreation • Meditation/Yoga/ Mindfullness • Spiritual Support
• Social skill development • Non-isolated Treatment
Model
• Life Skills Curriculum • Daily Life Skills teaching • Community Support
Groups
• Personality Assessment • Cultural Engagement
(NYC/Philadelphia) • Recreational Activties
(limitless)
Transition
3-4 MONTHS
• Transition to Outpatient Therapy • Set new independence goals • Develop Wellness Recovery
Action Plan (WRAP) • Work part-time
• Attend College part time • Plan for moving out
Discovery
Planning
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.
• Acitivate Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
• School or Work Full time
• Movement to Independent Living • Set new goals
• Plan level of on-going support
FAMILY
COuNSELING
& SuPPORT PROGRAM
1 WEEk
• Settle In
• Get Acclimated
(peers, staff, house & area)
• Get Plugged In
• Parents complete Orientation
Welcome
2-3 WEEkS
• Complete Assessments
• Develop ITTP
• Develop Goals
• First Family Group
• Treatment Initiated
Achievement
GETTING STARTED
PREP & PLANNING
DISCOVERING POSSIBILITIES
MOVING FORWARD
BECOMING INDEPENDENT
3-4 MONTHS
• Treatment Progresion • Social Engagement • Initiation of School
or Work
• Development of Talents & Interests
• Movement toward
Independence 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, but also help address issues that will better ensure a successful outcome for the Waypointe participant.
Family members receive an initial orientation immediately following admission, and then participate in the development of a customized individual Treatment and Transition Plan. A schedule of regular family sessions will be developed that best meets the family’s needs and availability.
Waypointe also hosts monthly family workshops which will include an 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 assisted psychotherapy, art therapy and psycho-educational groups and workshops.
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.
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.
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201-741-8281
www.findyourwaypointe.com
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.
