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The Sanctuary Model

7 Sanctuary Commitments

All programs at Hallmark Youthcare use the Sanctuary Model. The Sanctuary Model® represents a theory-based, trauma-informed, trauma-responsive, evidence-supported, whole culture approach that has a clear and structured methodology for creating or changing an organizational culture. The model works to provide a safe, supportive, secure and therapeutic environment to promote healing while building on the strengths of each child.

The objective of such a change is to more effectively provide a cohesive, innovative and creative context within which healing from psychological and social traumatic experience and adversity can be addressed – for all of us, which is why all staff and children use this model. Youth, families, community supports, and all staff participate and practice the 7 Sanctuary Commitments each day:

Hover over the boxes below to learn more about each framework

1. Nonviolence

Being safe outside (physically), inside (emotionally), and with others (social), and doing the right thing (moral).

2. Emotional Intelligence

Managing our feelings so that we do not hurt ourselves or others.

3. Social Learning

Respecting and sharing the ideas of our teams.

4. Shared Governance

Shared decision making.

5. Open Communication

Saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it.

6. Social Responsibility

Together we accomplish more; everyone makes a contribution to the organizational culture.

7. Growth and Change

Creating hope for our youth and ourselves.

- Programs at Hallmark Youthcare

The Sanctuary Model

All programs at Hallmark Youthcare use the Sanctuary Model. The Sanctuary Model® represents a theory-based, trauma-informed, trauma-responsive, evidence-supported, whole culture approach that has a clear and structured methodology for creating or changing an organizational culture. The model works to provide a safe, supportive, secure and therapeutic environment to promote healing while building on the strengths of each child.
Safety: attaining safety in self, relationships, and environment
Emotional management: identifying levels of various emotions and modulating emotion in response to memories, persons, events
Loss: feeling grief and dealing with personal losses and recognizing that all change involves loss
Future: trying out new roles, ways of relating and behaving as a “survivor” to ensure personal safety and help others
Safety: attaining safety in self, relationships, and environment...
Emotional management: identifying levels of various...
Loss: feeling grief and dealing with personal losses and...
Future: trying out new roles, ways of relating and behaving as a...
- Programs at Hallmark Youthcare

The Sanctuary Model

All programs at Hallmark Youthcare use the Sanctuary Model. The Sanctuary Model® represents a theory-based, trauma-informed, trauma-responsive, evidence-supported, whole culture approach that has a clear and structured methodology for creating or changing an organizational culture. The model works to provide a safe, supportive, secure and therapeutic environment to promote healing while building on the strengths of each child.
- Programs at Hallmark Youthcare

The Sanctuary Model

All programs at Hallmark Youthcare use the Sanctuary Model. The Sanctuary Model® represents a theory-based, trauma-informed, trauma-responsive, evidence-supported, whole culture approach that has a clear and structured methodology for creating or changing an organizational culture. The model works to provide a safe, supportive, secure and therapeutic environment to promote healing while building on the strengths of each child.
Safety: attaining safety in self, relationships, and environment
Emotional management: identifying levels of various emotions and modulating emotion in response to memories, persons, events
Loss: feeling grief and dealing with personal losses and recognizing that all change involves loss
Future: trying out new roles, ways of relating and behaving as a “survivor” to ensure personal safety and help others

COMPONENTS OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT

Hallmark Youthcare’s comprehensive Adolescent Residential Treatment Program offers a multidisciplinary approach to individualized care. This includes the following components as appropriate:

  • Ages 11-17
  • 24/7 psychiatrist and nursing coverage
  • Comprehensive discharge planning
  • Individual, group and family therapies; Hallmark emphasizes family involvement and works with geographically distant families as needed.
  • Psychoeducation groups: anger management, chemical dependency education, sanctuary tools, moral reasoning, social skills, and leisure awareness
  • Activities Therapy (music therapy, yoga, recreation, community outings, etc)
  • Comprehensive educational services licensed by the Virginia Department of Education
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Substance abuse and chemical dependence treatment services – both individual and group services
  • Structured daily milieu designed to promote appropriate social interaction and utilization of newly learned shills
  • Ability for virtual court
  • Early Discharge Planning
  • Discharge planning and transitional services
  • Post discharge follow up and support
  • Family reunification
  • Family conflict resolution training
  • Pediatric medical Services
  • Psychiatric and Psychological Services

WHO IS REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THIS MODEL?

Everyone! Youth, families, community support, and all staff participate and practice the 7 commitments of Sanctuary every day.

  • Nonviolence: Being safe outside (physically), inside (emotionally), and with others (social), and doing the right thing (moral).
  • Emotional Intelligence: Managing our feelings so that we do not hurt ourselves or others.
  • Social Learning: Respecting and sharing the ideas of our teams.
  • Shared Governance: Shared decision making.
  • Open Communication: Saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it.
  • Social Responsibility: Together we accomplish more; everyone makes a contribution to the organizational culture.
  • Growth and Change: Creating hope for our youth and ourselves.
TESTIMONIALS

Our Happy Clients

  • "I went here in 2017 and I was on a bad path. It changed my prospective and I myself was very pleased with my outcome. I had a very great therapist and great staff councilors at the time also."
    Hannah Holman
  • "My niece went here and the program was so helpful for her! She had a great therapist and she has made so many changes. I recommend this program to anyone who is having challenges with a child they love!"
    Victoria Bishop-Ofsowitz
  • "I give this 5 stars, not because we never had any issues, but because when we did, they were always addressed and taken care of. My daughter was in a specialized program that really met her needs and her therapist Ali was so involved and hands on and really helped my family and my daughter! We're glad she went here."
    Mary Thompson
Our methodoloy - The Sanctuary model®

a proven approach to safe, supportive, secure & therapeutic healing

All programs at Hallmark Youthcare use the Sanctuary Model. The Sanctuary Model® represents a theory-based, trauma-informed, trauma-responsive, evidence-supported, whole culture approach that has a clear and structured methodology for creating or changing an organizational culture. The model works to provide a safe, supportive, secure and therapeutic environment to promote healing while building on the strengths of each child.
hallmark youthcare benefits

residential treatment program

Traumatized children develop strategies for coping- some functional and some dysfunctional. We strive to empower youth and their families to overcome their difficulties and fulfill their potential.
Adolescent Focused (Ages 11-17)
24/7 Psychiatrist & Nursing Coverage
Comprehensive Discharge Planning
Psychoeducation Learning Groups
Accredited Substance Abuse Programs
Nutritional Counseling
Certified Activities Therapy
Individual, Group & Family Therapy
Promotion of Social Interaction
Do you have questions? We’re here to help.

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hallmark youth care benefits

residential treatment program

Traumatized children develop strategies for coping- some functional and some dysfunctional. We strive to empower youth and their families to overcome their difficulties and fulfill their potential.
Adolescent Focused (Ages 11-17)
24/7 Psychiatrist & Nursing Coverage
Comprehensive Discharge Planning
Psychoeducation Learning Groups
Accredited Substance Abuse Programs
Nutritional Counseling
Certified Activities Therapy
Individual, Group & Family Therapy
Individual, Group & Family Therapy
Promotion of Social Interaction
Do you have questions? We’re here to help.

Contact us today nswers.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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