The KEYS Program

The KEYS (Knowledge and Excellence for Your Success) is a strengths-based, short-term, co-ed program for adolescents ages 11-17.5 using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

The level of service is between acute psychiatric hospitalization and lower care levels including partial hospitalization/day care, outpatient services or group treatment programs. We may provide psychological assessments.

While this is not a suitable program for youth with a primary diagnosis of substance abuse, we do accept adolescents with a secondary diagnosis of chemical dependency or eating disorders. This program approaches adolescents suffering from major mental illness and/or serious emotional disturbance with the belief that every crisis is an opportunity for change.

The KEYS is for males and females ages 11-17.5 with:

• A DSM-IV diagnosis of psychiatric illness
• A repeated pattern of physical aggression
• Frequent loss of temper in a severe degree
• Persistent defiance of adult rules resulting in danger to self or others
• Markedly impaired social judgment
• Pervasive and persistent substance abuse
• Partially controlled psychotic symptoms

Education

Students attend a six-hour day of school, which includes seven 50-minute periods:

• English/Language Arts
• Science
• Math
• Social Studies
• Health/Physical Education
• Social Skills
• Computer Science

We align our teaching material with South Carolina's state standards. Teachers have bachelor's or master's degrees and are licensed in the state.

During the summer months, we hold a seven to eight week enrichment program that allows students to participate in art, music, drama, cooking and sewing.

Two Campuses for Residential Treatment

For admission information, please call us toll-free at 866-796-9911 or fax us at 803-926-9582.