FAQ - Striv Forward

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a transitional living program for young adults?

A transitional living program is a program that allows young adults to receive mental health services, life skills training, and other support while living independently in provided safe housing. At STRiV Forward, our transitional living program enables students to attend school and receive treatment while residing in our furnished two-bedroom apartments.

How does STRiV Forward support mental health and well-being?

Our mental health services for young adults don’t just include evidence-based treatments, but also other aspects of mental health that are sometimes overlooked. We help our students obtain a referral, if needed, for any mental health care services that we cannot provide. STRiV strongly believes in advocacy and teaching students that mental health care is an essential part of overall personal health care.

As a result, our students leave treatment with the skills needed to care for themselves and with the wisdom that it’s always okay to seek help.

What makes STRiV Forward different from other young adult programs?

STRiV Forward is focused on assisting young adults to accomplish their goals with the power of encouragement, camaraderie, and professional support. We choose to target a specific age range of young adults, especially those transitioning from high school life into secondary education. This, along with our bustling community, provides initiatives to help your loved one come out of their shell and thrive.

Students generally encounter minimal restrictions regarding curfews and the use of electronic devices, aside from professional recommendations. Our objective is to foster the development of these essential skills during their time at STRiV. Here, your emerging adult can find companionship, community, professional assistance, and life skills training. All of which helps them grow into healthy, responsible, and resilient adults.

What mental health conditions can STRiV support?

The staff at STRiV Forward is prepared to treat many mental health challenges that affect young adult students. Some of which include:

Mental health conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), mild eating disorders, and depressive disorders

Mild history of (but not current) substance abuse and use, with a focus on maintaining sobriety

Continued medication management and support for current mental health conditions and symptoms, such as psychosis, anxiety, or depression

Process addictions, such as adverse social media use and compulsive screen/electronic use

Social, self, and emotional challenges, such as making and keeping friends, gender identity, self-sabotage, emotional regulation, and executive functioning

Health and wellness education, such as self-care, sleep hygiene, exercise, and a healthy diet

STRiV Forward is designed to provide mental health support to emerging adults so they forge a path to independence. Please note that STRiV Forward is not a detox or residential program, and as such, is not appropriate for students with severe care needs.

How can parents or caregivers stay involved?

STRiV Forward understands how important parents, caregivers, and other loved ones are to creating a stable and loving support system. This support system is crucial to helping young people learn how to fail, learn, and grow while having a safe environment to do so.

Because of this, STRiV offers a parent support program designed to help create this critical connection between parents, caregivers, and their emerging adults. Our Transitional Living program not only supports parents and caregivers while their student is enrolled at STRiV Forward, but it also helps parents and caregivers be involved in their loved one’s journey.

This also includes supporting parents when they go through the separation process, which lets their emerging adult fully become independent. We know it’s hard, but we’re here for you.

How does STRiV Forward handle students with suicidal thoughts or self-harm?

Although we accept students who have mild suicidal thoughts or self-harm behaviors, we can only enroll those who are stable enough to live semi-independently. Students who are in immediate danger or have intense needs are best served in a residential treatment facility or hospital equipped to treat them, if a student is not safe.

However, we do offer a wide range of mental health resources to educate our students, which includes suicide prevention. This helps prepare our students for life beyond STRiV, especially nurturing the skill of seeking and accepting mental health help when needed.