Silver Lake Treatment Consortium – Residential Treatment Program

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Silver Lake Treatment Consortium in Middletown, Delaware is a trauma‑informed, family‑focused residential treatment center operated by the state’s Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services. Licensed by Delacare, the consortium provides residential treatment for up to 16 adolescents ages 12–17 and operates separate gender‑specific facilities to ensure safety and comfort Its mission is to help youth recover from complex trauma, mental illness and developmental disorders through a blend of cognitive‑behavioral modification, psychiatric care and family engagement.

Residents receive individual, family and group therapy delivered by licensed therapists under the supervision of a clinical team, along with regular psychiatric consultation and intervention The program’s milieu management system uses cognitive‑behavioral principles to teach daily living skills, social skills and relationship building; staff members are present 24 hours a day, seven days a week to maintain a structured and supportive environment Youth attend an on‑site educational program and participate in school‑related activities, field trips and community outings in the evenings and weekends Each adolescent has a private bedroom, and treatment plans are developed with strong family involvement to promote continuity of care and prepare for discharge.

Silver Lake Treatment Consortium primarily serves youth with histories of sexual victimization, trauma, mental illness (such as bipolar disorder, major depression and psychotic disorders), developmental‑related disorders (like intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders) and behavioral disorders including ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder Families are encouraged to partner with the program and maintain regular contact; admissions are coordinated through the state’s Child and Family Care Coordination Team. With its licensed staff, gender‑specific housing and integrated educational program, Silver Lake provides a nurturing environment where Delaware teens can heal and gain skills for successful reintegration into their communities.

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493 E. Main St. Middletown, DE 19709 302-378-5238

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