Short & Long-term Programs

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We offer multiple levels of highly-individualized care that will meet the needs of a wide range of adults dealing with mental illness.

Whether recently diagnosed, leaving the hospital, or just needing a little extra support to be successful in the world, we have a program that may fit your needs, bridging the gap between the custodial care of an institution and the demands of independent living.

Our programs range from 45 days to an open-ended time frame.

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Transitional Program | 3 - 9 months

Averte’s transitional program is targeted to be between 3 – 9 months long with a transition to our Independent Living Program or a return to an independent lifestyle near family.

Comprehensive Program | 9 - 18 months

Averte’s Comprehensive Program provides an opportunity for individuals needing a longer window of services to receive quality treatment at a slower pace. The Comprehensive Program is anticipated to be between 9 – 18 months that will be evaluated quarterly.

Extended Program | Open-ended

Averte’s Extended Program is designed to meet the needs of an individual with open-ended care. This program has no maximum stay to allow the individual to remain in the program as long as he/she requires. Although this program continues to offer therapy, the focus is on physical wellness and quality of life. All activities will continue to be encouraged and potential movement within the program explored.

Independent Living Program | Open-ended

Averte’s Independent Living Program provides a bridge for those transitioning out of residential care and into the greater community. While receiving specialized support for their next steps to independence, participants in this program are still considered members of Averte’s residential community; they can visit our houses for meals, support services, activities, groups and socialization.

Respite Program | 14 - 45 days

Averte’s Respite Program is designed to meet the needs of an individual requiring a short reprieve from their current situation. This program has a minimum of 30 days with a maximum of 45 days. Respite stays may be admitted to our Transitional Program if appropriate. Respite stays are dependent upon availability.

TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM

3 – 9 MONTHS

Averte’s transitional program is targeted to be between 3 – 9 months long with a transition to our Independent Living Program or a return to an independent lifestyle near family.

Weekly Psychiatry Appointments as needed for medication optimization
Expected to attend all appropriate clinical groups and participate in volunteer or work program
Will receive individual therapy appointments weekly.
Family involvement as recommended by clinical team
Will participate in no less that 7 community activities per week and physical wellness program
Will receive weekly 1/1 vocational support and groups

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

9 – 18 MONTHS

Averte’s Comprehensive Program provides an opportunity for individuals needing a longer window of services to receive quality treatment at a slower pace. The Comprehensive Program is anticipated to be between 9 – 18 months that will be evaluated quarterly.

Psychiatry appointments at least monthly for medication optimization
Weekly individual therapy
Expected to attend 5 – 7 groups per week
Will participate in at least 5 community activities per week
Will participate in a physical wellness program
will receive weekly 1/1 vocational support and vocational group

EXTENDED PROGRAM

OPEN-ENDED

Averte’s Extended Program is designed to meet the needs of an individual with open-ended care. This program has no maximum stay to allow the individual to remain in the program as long as he/she requires. Although this program continues to offer therapy, the focus is on physical wellness and quality of life. All activities will continue to be encouraged and potential movement within the program explored.

Bi-monthly psychiatry appointments as needed for medication optimization
May participate in all community activities and groups
Option to be in bi-weekly individual therapy
Option to utilize supportive counselling weekly
Option to participate in volunteer and work program
Option to join the physical wellness program
Maintain at least 15 hours of structured activity per week

INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM

OPEN-ENDED

Averte’s Independent Living Program provides a bridge for those transitioning out of residential care and into the greater community. While receiving specialized support for their next steps to independence, participants in this program are still considered members of Averte’s residential community; they can visit our houses for meals, support services, activities, groups, socialization while retaining their same clinical team.

Direct admits are accepted in the ILP if all parties agree it is a safe option.

Available housing on and off-site (not included in fee)
Four apartments on Averte main campus
Program supports apartments in both Bradford, VT and Hanover, NH areas
Option to rent or buy own housing in community
Life skills supports including cooking, financial and home-care skills
Continued access to all residential programming
Continued care from the same clinical treatment team
Individual and group vocational support

RESPITE / STEP-DOWN

PROGRAM

45 – 90 DAYS

Averte’s Respite / Step-down Programs are designed to meet the needs of an individual requiring a short reprieve from their current situation or a step-down from an intensive inpatient setting. The respite program has a minimum of 30 days with a maximum of 90 days and is less clinically intensive. Respite stays may be extended into our Transitional Program if appropriate. Averte’s step down program has a minimum of 60 days and may also be extended into our Transitional Program if appropriate.

Monthly psychiatry appointments as needed for medication optimization
Expected to attended recommended groups and encouraged to participate in all community and volunteer activities
Option to utilize supportive counselling weekly
Option to join the physical wellness program
Maintain at least 20 hours of structured activity per week

Short & Long-term Programs

We offer multiple levels of highly-individualized care that will meet the needs of a wide range of adults dealing with mental illness.

Transitional Program | 3 - 9 months

Comprehensive Program | 9 - 18 months

Extended Program | Open-ended

Independent Living Program | Open-ended

Respite Program | 14 - 45 days

TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM

3 – 9 MONTHS

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

9 – 18 MONTHS

EXTENDED PROGRAM

OPEN-ENDED

INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM

OPEN-ENDED

RESPITE / STEP-DOWN

PROGRAM

45 – 90 DAYS

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