The Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) at Mohawk Valley Health System, located in Utica, NY, provides comprehensive behavioral health care for adolescents with mental health challenges. As part of the larger Hamilton Healthcare System, the RTF specializes in structured, long-term, residential psychiatric services designed for youth aged 12 to 17. This medically supervised program integrates daily therapeutic activities, individualized treatment planning, and round-the-clock nursing care to stabilize symptoms and support emotional development in a safe, nurturing environment.

The facility focuses on treating complex emotional and behavioral disorders through a multidisciplinary team approach, including psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and educational staff. Youths receive personalized care in coordination with families, local schools, and community supports to ensure continuity of care during and after discharge. Cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed practices, and evidence-based therapies are central to the program’s philosophy. The RTF is affiliated with broader inpatient and outpatient services within Mohawk Valley Health System, allowing for cohesive transitions across levels of care. The facility maintains strong ties with both educational and child welfare systems to support overall youth well-being.

Website: https://www.hgs-utica.com/residential-services/residential-treatment-facility-rtf/

Key Services:

– Long-term residential psychiatric treatment for youth (ages 12–17)
– 24/7 nursing and medical supervision
– Individual, group, and family therapy
– On-site educational services
– Trauma-informed and evidence-based care approaches
– Medication management and psychiatric evaluation
– Life skills training and recreational therapy
– Multidisciplinary treatment planning and family involvement
– Care coordination with schools and social services
– Discharge planning and aftercare support