Make A Referral

Whether you’re a professional, parent, guardian, teacher, coach or ANYONE with a child entrusted to your care whom you know or suspect needs help, NOW is the time to reach out to Perseus House.

ALL questions are welcome! We’ll walk you through the process. We’ll make every step easy and understandable.

We’re also glad to give you additional guidance and referrals if what you’re facing requires a different approach than what we offer.

With traumatized and troubled youth, TODAY is always the best day to take this first step.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Residential Program Eligibility:

Dependent and delinquent males/females – court-ordered and/or voluntary mental health placements.
Ages 12-18.
Serious symptoms related to an acute condition or exacerbation of a serious and persistent disorder.
Impairments in several areas of daily life including social, educational, family, and psychological functioning.
Limited ability to form and maintain relationships or to seek support.
Capable of eventual adjustment to outpatient treatment.
Unsupportive or deteriorated social system that creates difficulty in coping and requires routine monitoring and support.
DSM IV diagnosis that indicates the presence of a mental disorder, requiring 24-hour residential treatment.
May have substance use/abuse/dependency issues.
Mental health services are prescribed or recommended as medically necessary by a licensed physician.

Residential Program Ineligibility:

Intellectually disabled (generally defined as recent Intelligence Quotient testing below 70 within the past year).
Individuals in need of detoxification (admission considered upon medical clearance).
Historically and seriously violent.
Actively psychotic and in need of acute hospitalization (admission considered upon stabilization).