GCC Admissions

As a licensed Residential Treatment and Education Program we are designed to provide services for boys and girls, ages 10 to 21. Every child is unique with special circumstances and needs. Please use the criteria below as a general guideline in determining if we may be able to treat your child.

Emotional and Behavioral Functioning

Family Conflict/beyond the control of parents
Poor social skills
Erratic moods
Prolonged sadness, depression, or apathy
Out of control anger, and aggression
Low self-esteem
Lack of emotional bonding
Defiant of rules and authority
Moderate substance abuse
Argumentative, and appositional
Delinquency and court involvement
Childhood abuse, loss and trauma
Inappropriate sexual behavior

Educational Functioning

IQ of 80 or above
Primary disabling condition of emotional disturbance
Disruptive school behavior
School truancy and attendance problems
Motivational difficulties
Achievement below grade level

Treatment is funded through multiple services including, but not limited to, public and private funding, and private insurances.

It is our desire to assist you in any way that we can. If you are unsure as to the status of your child relative to these admission criteria, we would be happy to discuss your specific situation, and assist you in reviewing your placement options.

If you are interested in any of our programs, please contact the Director of Admissions at 303-350-2736, or email our Admissions department (admissions@griffithcenters.org or referrals@griffithcenters.org).

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