Counseling and wellness resources for teens and young adults
Welcome to Potomac Pathways...
It might be hard to believe, but teens that take part in our treatment programs actually enjoy the experience! Here’s what teens tell us they like most about Potomac Pathways: the warm, welcoming, and non-institutional atmosphere; the experiential elements of the program like drumming, meditation and outdoor adventure activities; the supportive staff, and a positive peer culture of teens who are serious about recovery.
How do we do it? It’s simple; we don’t do all the things that we have observed don’t work with teens, and we have integrated many important program elements that keep kids engaged, interested, and invested. And the research all points to this rather obvious conclusion: keeping teens invested in treatment longer results in better outcomes. In fact, practically everything we do in our programs (including serving snacks!) is based on current research in the field of mental health and addictions treatment that has been demonstrated to improve successful outcomes for adolescents. Our staff consists of licensed counselors who have years of experience working with teens in treatment programs.
So, feel free to browse through the information on the website, and take a look at the services we offer. From our new parent support group to our unique aftercare program-the only one of it’s kind in the area-you'll find smart, sophisticated programs that allow teens to remain at home and keep moving forward. Welcome to Potomac Pathways-un-boring recovery for teens, young adults and families.
Brooke Brody, LCSW-C, LCADC
Program Director
Aftercare Program - Now in It's Third Year!
Potomac Pathways Aftercare is an outpatient program for teens and young adults who can benefit from a higher level of support. For kids with moderately serious difficulties with mood issues, behavioral issues or substance abuse, this program provides high quality services not available anywhere else in the Washington, DC area. Small groups allow for a higher level of interaction and involvement; peer mentors help to create a unique positive peer culture, and experiential elements help keep the interest level strong. READ MORE
ADHD Support Group Now Enrolling Students
For several years we’ve been working on learning more about the needs of teens with ADHD, and now, finally, we are providing a support structure just for high school and college students with ADHD. We provide a weekly support group for the students that helps to increase understanding of their learning differences while decreasing the sense of being stigmatized, less intelligent, or less capable than other students. Positive peer mentors in the group, who have learned to manage their ADHD-related issues with behavior, family and school—help the students to increase their sense of hope and self-esteem, and decrease feelings of depression. And by working on family issues in the peer group setting, the program helps to decrease anger and oppositional behavior at home. READ MORE
MEETINGS:
Click here for Meetings for Young People in the DC area: AA / NA / MA / Alateen
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RECOVERY ADVENTURE TRAVEL:
Nepal 2010
Join us for a 20-day "Recovery Adventure" journey to Nepal
July 12-31, 2010
Weekend Recovery Adventure Events:
Kids pushing the envelope, experiencing awesome clean and sober fun ,and discovering-- they can do it!
Upcoming Events
February 10, 2010: Wednesday Recovery Aftercare group — The Wednesday evening group is a supportive experience for teens in recovery. Featuring positive peer association with kids who are ultra-cool and rock-solid in their recovery. Make it a cen...
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February 13, 2010: Weekend Wellness Afternoon-- Cool Stuff! — OK, this is going to be a great afternoon. We're going to actually stay at Potomac Pathways for this afternoon. We start with a drum circle, then a scavenger hunt-- which is going to be awes...
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February 17, 2010: Wednesday Recovery Aftercare group — The Wednesday evening group is a supportive experience for teens in recovery. Featuring positive peer association with kids who are ultra-cool and rock-solid in their recovery. Make it a cen...
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