NAFI – North American Family Institute – Oakland Beach

NAFI – North American Family Institute – Oakland Beach is a residential treatment facility for adolescent boys in Warwick, Rhode Island who are facing serious mental or behavioral health issues, which may include co-occurring addictions. Many clients come here after completing treatment elsewhere, such as in a psychiatric hospital, inpatient treatment program or juvenile justice program. Most referrals come through the Department of Children, Youth, and Families as well as the state’s family court.

Something neat about this facility is that they follow a normative approach to treatment. This means they focus on helping you develop your communication, problem solving and leadership skills as you recover. They’ll also show you how important community is throughout this process, helping you connect with peer groups for extra support.

While you stay on site and learn important living skills, you’ll also participate in academic, professional and recreational activities. They want you to become as involved in your local community as possible, so they’ll encourage you to help out with local service projects, sports leagues, volunteer organizations and similar programs.

At this particular location you’ll attend individual and group therapy and life skills classes. There’s also a tutorial service offered on site, so you don’t have to worry about falling behind on your schoolwork while you’re in treatment.