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The Lexington Program is a highly-structured, community-based rehabilitation
residence for severely and persistently mentally ill adults.
Features of the Lexington Program
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Program directed and supervised
by a master's level clinician. |
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Weekly rounds by the Clinical Director
of Wild Acre Inns. |
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Individualized treatment planning, collaboration
with outpatient providers, organized family meeting and case
management. |
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A progressive day treatment program with
multiple tracks to accommodate individuals' differing levels
of functioning. |
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Day treatment services are provided Monday
through Friday either through group or individual treatment.
Specific services are offered in independent daily living skills,
expressive art therapies and prevocational skills. |
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The goal of treatment is
to improve independence and the quality of life in five life
areas: self-management, home and community management, supported
work and education, leisure role, and social relations. |
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Psychopharmocologial consultations and
continual treatment as needed. |
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Community meals provided by a registered
dietician. |
Additional Features of the Program
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The Lexington House is a
large Victorian residence nestled among wide lawns, beautiful
landscaping and gardens, and an acre of wooded countryside with
a nature trail. |
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Staff are on site 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. |
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Daily medication monitoring. |
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Substance abuse and nutritional consultations
with follow-up treatment. |
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A separate annex facility provides residential
services for those clients who can transition to more independent
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A community and cultural event outing
occurs daily along with a weekly field trip, which is referred
to as the Community Enrichment Program. The destinations for
the field trips are determined by the clients at the weekly
meetings |
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