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YOUNG ADULTS PROGRAM
MALES/FEMALES AGES 18-24
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PACIFIC QUEST AT REEDS BAY FOR YOUNG ADULTS
At A Glance Located on the Big Island of Hawaii, PACIFIC QUEST provides a unique and powerful backdrop for healing. PACIFIC QUEST at Reeds Bay operates on a beautiful, 5-acre waterfront property, which boasts an 8,000 square-foot facility complete with a large commercial kitchen and simple, yet modern sleeping quarters.
Young adults are immersed in a community living model where practical life skills are established, practiced and mastered. They work closely with Masters and Ph.D. level therapists in a natural and supportive setting. Days are structured with an emphasis on personal accountability, time management, emotional health and physical well-being. Real-world living skills are practiced and perfected in a community setting, and most importantly, are translatable to life after PACIFIC QUEST.
Young Adults Profile Co-ed / Ages 18-24 THE YOUNG ADULT POPULATION AT PACIFIC QUEST INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING PROFILES:
• Depression • Anxiety • Lack of Self-Esteem/ Confidence • Lack of Motivation or Follow Through • Entitlement • Substance Use or Abuse • Anger/Defiance • Mood Regulation Issues • Adoption/Attachment Issues • School or College Struggles
• Computer/Gaming/Internet Abuse or Misuse • OCD • ADHD/Learning Differences • NLD/High-Functioning Aspergers • Family Conflict • Social and/or Adjustment Issues • Negative Peer Group • Grief and Loss • Trauma
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What Makes Our Young Adults Program Unique?
and “practice” concepts learned within the safety and structure of the community living environment. At PACIFIC QUEST, young adults have a unique opportunity to receive feedback and practice new skills. This ability to not only process what they’ve learned but practice it in a variety of social settings helps to solidify sustainable change and greater outcomes during transition. These young adults ultimately engage in the community around them, caring for local beaches, native forests, as well as helping with local community events and As young adults participate in life at PACIFIC QUEST, they’re constantly learning civic groups. In this way, they begin to test new concepts and tools to cope with areas and practice interactions with the outside environment as they gain confidence. of challenge. During the latter stages of the program they are asked to utilize PACIFIC QUEST provides the opportunity for a new beginning and meaningful change. From the start of each young adult’s journey, we begin exploring the concept of true emotional and physical health and the concept of sustainability. Young adults are immersed in these concepts daily through individual and group therapy; physical activity; educational and recreational outings; and communitybased organic gardening.
As a young adult prepares for the next step in their journey post PACIFIC QUEST, their therapist develops and presents an assessment of his or her individual needs during transition. Therapists work closely with a young adult, his or her family, and the Educational Consultant or other referring professional to determine what types of features and support systems are essential for continued success. Each participant is a part of this important process as they begin to take greater responsibility for their adult lives.
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Clinical Each young adult participant receives individual and group therapy several times per week by highly experienced, Masters and/or Ph.D. level therapists. Therapists engage with their young adult clients in the ďŹ eld twice per week (different than most wilderness programs where standard practice is one hour per week). Additionally, young adults participate in multiple therapist-facilitated groups each week. Therapists communicate with parents via one-hour conference calls each week, providing comprehensive updates along with written assignments designed to further support their progress.
Therapists also communicate extensively with Educational Consultants and home professionals to keep them apprised of progress. Medication Management is over seen by an on-staff psychiatrist and two full-time N.D. physicians. PACIFIC QUEST employs a Psychiatrist and full-time Medical Director. Psychological testing is available on-site for an additional fee.
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Wellness PACIFIC QUEST offers a unique, integrated, whole-person approach to healing. Our Medical Director creates an individualized, personal Wellness Plan for each young adult upon admission. PACIFIC QUEST teaches healthy sustainable habits covering diet, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, time management, young adult life skills and personal responsibility. A rich and varied, whole foods diet is introduced along with the re-establishment of healthy sleep cycles and balanced exercise. Young adults explore the connection between their health and their emotions. PACIFIC QUEST’s Wellness Department includes a doctor, a full-time
registered nurse, a medical coordinator and a full-time EMT. Additionally, many senior staff members hold current First Responder certiďŹ cations and have extensive training in industry-safe practices for outdoor programming. PACIFIC QUEST can accommodate a variety of diets (including but not limited to: vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free).
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Family Support and Education • PACIFIC QUEST offers Parent
Workshops for current and alumni families in various regions throughout the US. These workshops are free of charge and provide accessible tools for families to utilize no matter where they are in the therapeutic process. • PACIFIC QUEST offers Additional Family Therapy and Parent Support Services for those families in need of more individualized parent support. In addition to the parents’ one-hour phone
session with their child’s PACIFIC QUEST therapist, parents are provided weekly one-hour phone sessions with an experienced, licensed therapist to help address their specific goals and needs as parents within the family system. This process complements their child’s experience creating a solid, comprehensive and collaborative family treatment plan. Please speak with admissions about these additional services.
Safety • PACIFIC QUEST employs two full-time • All employees are screened, drugNaturopathic Physicians, a Psychiatrist, tested and must pass extensive background checks. a Registered Nurse, an EMT, a Wellness Assistant and a Medical Coordinator. PACIFIC QUEST also works closely with • Staff members attend regular safety trainings in emergency preparedness a consulting MD. and are trained in CPR, First-Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. • The nearest hospital is approximately five minutes from the program.
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Cost & Admissions Tuition includes room and board (young adults sleep indoors), individual and group therapy, a personalized Health and Wellness Plan, an Individualized Therapeutic Treatment Plan, all outings, excursions and meals. A one-time enrollment fee covers the outďŹ tting costs (all gear, equipment, footwear, clothing, bedding, toiletries). Please contact admissions for current rates.
Our experienced and caring professionals will collect and review all pertinent information to ensure a safe, timely and efďŹ cient admission experience. PACIFIC QUEST accepts students every day of the week, year-round. CALL US AT: 808.937.5806
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