Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find a library of FAQs that are commonly asked by parents. This resource is filtered so you can see questions that pertain to your student. As a reminder Geneva Campus is for students over 18 and Center St Campus is for students under 18.
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brainsci-13-01179_2 (1)Yes! Telos is licensed to provide outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization services. With different campuses devoted to different levels of care, we can provide services across a continuum of needs.
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Students who are aging-out of other programs or are ready for a young adult program might be a candidate for Telos U. Young women and men needing support while they explore launching into adulthood can begin at Telos U at age 17.5. Admissions can help direct you even if they are younger and need to attend the Academy.
These professional’s sole focus is to help parents find the correct path and therapeutic program for students. Only a few Educational Consultants work with therapeutic options. This is an important distinction because most work with prep schools, military schools, and/or premier colleges.
If you need a therapeutic solution, hire a consultant who is an expert in residential treatment. Though consultants are paid, in the long run, it generally is the least expensive route and is by far a lot less stressful on parents. If you would like a referral to top consultants, please fill out this form https://telos.org/admissions/. It is important to remember these are independent of Telos and may refer you to other programs. It is important to have the right fit for your students, even if it is not Telos.
Most students begin the therapeutic journey with a wilderness program. Wilderness experiences range from easy to hard-core roughing it, depending on how strong the need is. This is an intensive program that is designed to help the student realize the therapeutic need themselves and all the problems they are experiencing needs their focus and attention. Many students experience a significant therapeutic boost and feel they are cured after wilderness. This is typically the beginning not the end of the therapeutic journey.
The length of stay depends on the student’s needs and motivation. Typical timeframe is 3-12 months. Families on the shorter end of this range tend to be relying 100% on insurance help. Families on the longer end are able to cover continued treatment once insurance help ends.
Yes! We work with a company who has had great success in securing insurance funding for families. When families come to Telos they work directly with this company.
Yes. On Telos U (Geneva Campus) as a co-ed student. Female students enroll to Telos U as early as age 17.5.
Van transport from place to place is most common.
Changing your lifestyle to a healthier level takes work and focus. Volumes of studies show that eating well and exercise is the number one contributor to work and focus ability. All our food is prepared by a top tier professional chef to taste great and add variety. Exercise needs to be fun and engaging. Telos is a little famous for their activities like sailing, hiking, parks, biking and all kinds of activities. If it is fun then we tend to do it more.
For our older students who are making these kinds of decisions personally, our apartments have Resident Advisors and Life Coaches to teach and mentor students on purchasing healthy foods and fun ways to prepare, including proper sanitary handling of food. Activities and exercise are similar to the younger campus but with age-appropriate destinations and activities.
Yes. Most students have their own room. One room in each apartment has two beds for students who want to be roommates with friends.
The North Campus is designed to be more dorm style with a large common area including TV, couches, and a fireplace in each apartment. Rooms are large and spacious, with 2 bunkbeds (a total of 4 per room). Custom cubbies and footlockers help students have their own space and storage. (See campus tour images https://telos.org/campus-tour/)
Center St Campus
Students go to Telos High from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. They do not have jobs while they are attending. If students transition to our step-down program Anthem House, they can get a job at that time if approved by the Primary Therapist.
Geneva Campus
For older students who are learning to launch, Telos actively helps students aim toward college, learning trades or technical and/or working.