Chronic Illness Program > Care & Goals

Helping adolescents learn responsible self care extends to everyday situations. By learning practical life skills, patients get a sense of control in their life and a taste of independence. All patients are taught and have opportunities to practice realistic, independent living skills, such as money management, household chores, time management, problem-solving and employment readiness.

Cumberland’s reality-based, functional approach helps patients learn how to integrate their chronic illness into a healthy lifestyle.

Patients with diabetes may benefit from Cumberland’s unique “flex regime” plan.

Chronic Illness Program at Cumberland Hospital CUMBERLAND'S SUCCESSFUL FORMULA
 - Pediatric and adolescent focus
 - Physical and emotional issues in tandem
 - Treatment of complex medical issues
 - Specialization in treatment of diabetes
    and eating disorders
 - Ability to manage aggressive behaviors
 - Realistic and practical life-skills training
 - On-site Cumberland Academy
 - Creative treatment approaches
 - On-site physicians and medial specialists
 - Peaceful, therapeutic setting
When young people with chronic illness need treatment for both medical and
emotional or behavioral challenges, where can they go to get back on track?
A Balanced Approach to Treating Mind & Body