Anyone familiar with RTC's in Maine?

[Elbry]

I am facing the formidable decision of whether or not to put my DD in a RTC.  I just can not keep her safe from herself at home.  No matter what I do, she finds a way to hurt herself, or try to kill herself, and last time she very nearly succeeded.  I am at a crossroads because her therapist quit on her last week, said my dd has BPD and she can't help her, and I need to put her in residential.  She gave up after only 5 sessions.  HCT was closed out in February because my DD was doing so well, no cutting since October, very few outbursts, no meltdowns etc.  Then out of the blue she takes a whole bottle of extra strength Tylenol.  So I have to decide if we go back to HCT (although she has already done a year of 3 days a week which is really intensive), look for another individual therapist, or do residential.

I'm sorry I keep repeating myself I am so distraught and worried and my thoughts are just going a hundred miles an hour.  Anyway, is anyone from Maine here?  Anyone have any experience with RTCs in Maine?

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[jellibeans]

Dear elbry

I just wanted to get this post bumped up a bit. Have you read the link to the right at the bottom about RTC? There might be mention of a RTC in Maine but really Elbry you should try to find a program regardless if it is in Maine. Good luck... . it sound like RTC is a good move for you and your dd beccause you are not able to keep her safe at home.

[jellibeans]

Elbry

Here is the link to old posts on RTC... . I found this very helpful


Residential Treatment Program (RTP) or Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?

[jellibeans]

Also this link

https://bpdfamily.com/message_board/index.php?board=4.0;sort=views;desc

[PleaseValidate]

I was about to post a link and reply but then clicked on jellibeans links . . . .

The 3 places named on jellibeans' first link are i think considered the best in New England by most parents and clinicians. (Unfortunately, i do not think there is an independent rating sx on these such as "US News" does for hospitals.)

I do not know if Maine even has any such place. Many states are shamefully lacking in mental health services.     

[Elbry]

Thanks everyone for your responses.  I know there is a Kidspeace in Maine but I have been told by one of her her HCT counselors it is very hard to get in to.  I have meetings tomorrow with case manager and nurse case manager so we will talk about it and I will get their input as well.