Hillside, Inc.

As summer wraps up and students prepare for school, anxieties can rise. Chronic stress negatively impacts physical and mental health, making it essential to equip our kids with healthy coping skills. This Back-to-School season, Hillside is fundraising with a goal of $10,000. Your donations help us provide school supplies, afterschool programming, and educational field trips for our children to succeed academically and emotionally. Every contribution, big or small, will make a difference. Donate today here 👉 https://buff.ly/4d2MdCl

Mood Dysregulation refers to the inability to manage one’s emotions. Teenagers' emotions can run strong as they navigate friendships, school, and figuring out who they are. If you've noticed your teen struggling, there are resources to help them learn healthy ways to handle their emotions. Hillside uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach clients how to understand their emotions and build a lifestyle that is less vulnerable to becoming dysregulated. Learn more about mood dysregulation and Hillside’s treatment programs here 👉 https://hside.org/

Worried about your teen's mental health? Intensive in-home therapy can be a great resource for teens struggling with mental health challenges! Hillside offers in-home therapy to effectively meet the needs of the clients and their families with creative and individualized therapeutic support. Our In-Home therapists will do whatever is clinically needed to help stabilize clients, along with their families. Learn more about how Hillside's intensive in-home therapy program can help your teen and reach out to our Admissions team here 👉 https://buff.ly/4cfr9Ih

Are you looking to earn more CE hours?

Join Hillside and Kate's Club to discuss Multidimensional Grief Theory and how it can help therapists describe, explain, and predict various grief reactions. This workshop will address how to help youth enhance adaptive coping while decreasing maladaptive coping related to different distresses. We will review separation distress, existential/identity distress, and circumstance-related distress.

Attendees will also participate in an experiential intervention, break-out group discussion, and case-study discussion.

$35 to register. Only a few spots remaining, sign up today 👉

Multidimensional Grief Theory and Interventions for Bereaved Youth 3 Continuing Education hours for counselors and social workers via live synchronous webinar

How do clinical referral aids help determine whether a client would benefit from Hillside's range of services? A clinical referral helps our Admissions team in advocating on behalf of the patient with their insurance during the pre-authorization process to approve funding for treatment. The information needed includes:

- Diagnostic impressions
- Current symptoms
- History of treatment and medication
- Reasons that the provider is recommending a higher level of care at this time

This information can be in a written clinical summary letter, copies of recent clinical notes, or through the completion of the clinical referral form. If you are a clinician and feel your client could benefit from treatment at Hillside, reach out to our Admissions team at [email protected] 💙

Is your teen struggling with depression? Adolescents with depression often struggle with unwanted feelings or distorted thinking about themselves and the world. Hillside’s DBT programs can offer a solution! DBT is a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that teaches young people how to better deal with painful and conflicting emotions. Learn more about how Hillside's DBT programs can help your teen with depression by reaching out to our Admissions team here 👉 https://buff.ly/3zh9cdT

Is your teen struggling? Hillside’s Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program IOP Hillside's VIOP is a 6-week online intensive therapy program for teens 13-17 facing challenges at school, home, or with friends. Using DBT skills training with virtual individual therapy, VIOP helps teens manage emotions, improve relationships, and thrive. Parents get involved too, with dedicated family therapy sessions and educational groups. Learn more about VIOP and how it can support your teen at hside.org 💙

Calling all counselors and social workers! Join Hillside and Kate's Club for an upcoming workshop, Multidimensional Grief Theory and Interventions for Bereaved Youth

On Friday, July 26th from 9am-12pm we will discuss "How do we know the best therapeutic approach when working with a bereaved child or adolescent?"Attendees will participate in an experiential intervention, break-out group discussion, and case-study discussion to earn 3 Continuing Education hours.

$35 to register, sign up today!

Multidimensional Grief Theory and Interventions for Bereaved Youth 3 Continuing Education hours for counselors and social workers via live synchronous webinar

Are you or a family member struggling with your mental health? Hillside can help! Our admissions specialists can help you determine the best level of care to fit your child’s clinical needs and determine if Hillside is the right place for your family. Visit us online at hside.org for more information on our admissions process to get started.

Hillside is honored to have been recognized for the Georgia System of Care Organization Merit Award last month! Our teams do fantastic work and embody the System of Care's values. It was a great honor to be recognized among so many noteworthy organizations. Thank you, Georgia DBHDD, for being a great partner 💙

The state of Georgia is investing millions to improve services! Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found Georgia had one of the largest increases in the percentage of adults experiencing mental health issues.

NAMI Georgia reports more than 40% of adults report feelings of anxiety or depression. In response to this alarming rate, The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is allocating nearly $700 million for mental health resources and improvements.

Read more here 👉

Georgia investing millions to improve mental health services The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found Georgia had one of the largest increases in the percentage of adults experiencing mental health issues.

Does your teen need extra support managing their emotions? Hillside's Experience DBT Day Program can help. This intensive 30-day day program (for teens 13-17 in Atlanta) goes beyond regular outpatient treatment. It uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to equip teens with skills to manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and improve overall well-being. This program is ideal for teens who need more support than outpatient therapy can offer. Contact our Admissions team to learn more about Experience DBT here 👉 https://buff.ly/4cfS7zg

Take a look at our newest blog post about mindfulness and how to apply it as school comes to a close! “It’s natural to look forward to summer and the end of the school year with excitement and plans for what to do during that time. However, for some people, boredom can feel daunting and lead to negative emotions. Boredom can be uncomfortable, especially if we struggle with ruminating over that feeling. Mindfulness can be a helpful practice in managing boredom and other challenging emotions.” Read the full article to learn how to use mindfulness to combat boredom here 👉 https://buff.ly/4cq9AVB

Summer routines can be different than school routines. Hillside’s Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills can help your child navigate the transition! DBT skills around Distress Tolerance and Emotional Regulation can help teens adapt to these changes without feeling overwhelmed. This therapy teaches teens mindfulness, emotional regulation, and healthy coping mechanisms to manage stress, handle conflict, and build strong relationships. Ready to help your teen thrive this summer? Get in contact with Hillside’s Admissions team to learn more at hsdie.org

Last month we celebrated our and the kickoff of the Sanctuary Model implementation! This initiative aims to enhance our ability to provide exceptional care and strengthen our organizational culture. The event was both a celebration and a reminder of Hillside’s commitment to fostering and , with the Sanctuary Model as our foundation. Special thanks to the diverse group of staff who planned this incredible event! 💙

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a unique and specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy used to help people suffering from mental disorders reduce their emotional extremes. For parents, their child’s teenage years can be stressful, marked by emotional ups and downs. But if your child shows signs of behavioral problems or emotional instability like depression, anxiety, anger or emotional distress, it’s important to consider that your teen might not be experiencing normal teen moodiness. Depending on their situation, they may benefit from dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT).

Are you or a family member struggling with your mental health? Hillside can help! Visit us online or contact us for more information on our admissions process or to get started.

Clients live on campus in a 24/7 supervised and structured therapeutic setting that are specific to age, gender, and symptom acuity. The average length of stay as covered by insurance is approximately 8 weeks. Clients are enrolled into full-time school and attend classes on campus from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. during the school year and engage in academic enrichment program in the summer. Clients engage in individual therapy, family therapy, DBT skills training, and experiential therapy and receive psychiatric medication management. Want to see if our Residential Program is the right fit for your child? Reach out to our Admission team using the link in bio 💙

Meet our Medical Director, Dr. Sheritta Carmichael! Dr. Carmichael is a dedicated medical professional with extensive experience in psychiatry and education. Graduating from Mercer University School of Medicine with a Doctor of Medicine in 2017, she pursued Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Morehouse School of Medicine, earning her Board Eligible status in 2022. With a passion for education, she has been actively involved in teaching medical students and residents.

Hillside offers two donor-funded service programs to benefit uninsured and underserved children and families.

The In-Home Therapeutic Support program provides intensive community intervention services to families in their home setting. Services include Behavior Management, Therapy and Educational Supports with the goal of successfully transitioning children from residential treatment back to their homes and community.

The second program is a Clubhouse model serving underserved families living in apartment communities in Atlanta. Programming includes Mental Health Support, Parent Coaching and Financial Literacy. Weekly sessions focus on parents and children developing new skills that help to strengthen the family, becoming more self-sufficient, and engaging with their community. To learn more about these services, visit us online at hside.org

What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy? Swipe to learn more 👉

Depression can start as a bad mood, stem from an incident at school, be a natural part of a developmental phase, or seemingly have no cause at all. The brain chemistry that regulates moods can be altered by persistent bad feelings or prolonged periods of stress. After several weeks, the brain almost forgets how to be happy.

Moods and other thought patterns work like pathways through your brain. When one pathway is continually used, alternate routes become harder and harder to discover. The brain gets into the habit of being sad, and then it cannot break the pattern.

Meet one of Hillside's Psychiatrists, Dr. Rana Drake! Dr. Drake attended Emory for undergrad, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine for medical school, and completed residency and fellowship training at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. With a focus on family dynamics, she prioritizes regular communication with parents of teens in Hillside's Day Program. With almost 9 years of experience, she finds fulfillment in working with a diverse population of children and teens and guiding their transition from residential to day treatment.

Hillside offers competitive benefits for employees! Want to learn about our current job openings? Check them out at hside.org and see some of the benefits below 👇

✔️ Medical and Dental Coverage
✔️Flexible Spending Accounts
✔️401(k) Plan w/ company match
✔️Company-paid Life Insurance
✔️Long Term Disability
✔️Holidays and Paid Personal Time Off

Since the late 1800s, Hillside has served Atlanta's most vulnerable populations. This year, Hillside is celebrating 135 years of service in Atlanta. Founded by a group of women in November of 1888, we originally helped homeless women and their children. Over the years, we have continued to provide services and support to those in need. 💙

What are the benefits of learning DBT Skills? Swipe 👉 to learn more!

Last chance to register for our June 14th virtual workshop!

Join Hillside to discuss Levels of Care and the Ethical Implications of Treatment and earn your CEs.

As clinicians, it is important to recognize when a client’s clinical presentation or acuity demands more support than what the clinician can offer. While most clinicians are aware of their limitations, many do not know what to do or how to help the client access the most appropriate treatment.

In this workshop, the presenters will review the ACA and NASW codes of ethics, give an overview of the different levels of care from standard outpatient to acute hospitalization, and discuss the ethical implications of helping clients access and receive the appropriate levels of care.

Workshop Schedule
8:50 – 9:00 AM - Webinar Open /Sign-in
9:00 – 10:30 AM - Overview of Ethical Codes and Levels of Care
10:30 – 10:45AM - Break
10:45 – 11:45AM - Levels of Care Pros/Cons & Ethical Consideration
11:45AM – 12:45PM - Lunch Break (Lunch on your own)
12:45 – 2:15 PM - Involuntary Treatment (1013/2013) & Ethical Termination
2:15 – 2:30 PM - Break
2:30 – 3:30 PM - Case Vignette, Q&A, Wrap-Up

Learn more and register here:

Understanding Levels of Care &the Ethical Implications of Treatment-Webinar 5 Continuing Education hours for counselors and social workers via live synchronous webinar

Finding the right treatment program and the appropriate level of care can be overwhelming. Our admissions specialists are here to help determine the best level of care to fit your child’s clinical needs and determine if Hillside is the right place for your family. In order to help you in this process, our team will need to have information on the treatment history and clinical presentation from you and your child’s providers. Reach out to the Admissions team using the link in bio 💙

The library at Hillside’s Conant School is bright, cheerful, and equipped with advanced learning technology. Our clients are encouraged to check out books, which range from fantasy to historical art. The library is also used for various activities, including group therapy and volunteer activities.