Author(s)

Kenneth M. Coll, Robin Haas

Cathedral Home for Children, Laramie, USA.
College of Education, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho.

In rural western states (e.g., Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Utah) that are large geographically and small in population, it is unrealistic to expect to have comprehensive mental health and substance abuse professional support in most rural communities. One viable idea is for mature and distinguished treatment facilities in those geographic areas to expand their delivery system.

Rural; Residential Treatment; Adolescents; Clinical Support; Best practices

Coll, K. & Haas, R. (2013). Rural Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities as Centers of Clinical Support and Excellence. Advances in Applied Sociology, 3, 102-105. doi: 10.4236/aasoci.2013.32013.