Section 5-3 - Adolescent Treatment Services (a) Description of Services. - (i) In addition to meeting the General Requirements of these rules and those sections applicable to the modality of treatment offered, a program may be certified to provide treatment to adolescents.
- (ii) Treatment services are based on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Improvement Protocol 32 (TIP) Series publication, "Treatment of Adolescents with Substance Abuse Disorders."
- (iii) Adolescent services are provided for clients age 13 through 17. If the individual started the program prior to turning age 18, they may complete the program after they turn age 18.
- (iv) At a minimum, services shall include:
- (A) Behavioral health services designed specifically to address the multifaceted needs of this population.
- (B) Such services in addition to general treatment requirements shall tailor services to the particular safety, developmental, educational, healthcare, family needs, and preferences of children and adolescents.
- (C) Educational service needs shall be assessed and provided for adolescents in residential treatment services that comply with the Wyoming State Board of Education.
- (D) An education discharge transition plan shall be developed prior to the client being discharged. At a minimum, this plan will address educational needs of the client and the transition of the client back into school.
- (v) Programs that provide treatment for children and adolescents shall comply with the program descriptions set forth in the ASAM Patient Placement Criteria Manual.