We at Ironwood recommend that you personally bring your child. However, if this is not possible, we can recommend reputable escort services.

Ironwood is located in a rural setting adjacent to Maine's pristine Frye Mountain Wildlife Management Area, approximately 20 miles northwest of Camden, Maine. We are serviced by two major airports in Bangor (approximately 45 miles away, 1 hour 15 minute drive time) and Portland (approximately 95 miles away, 2 hours 10 minute drive time). Accommodations are available nearby in Belfast, Camden and Rockland.

During the initial period, it is imperative that the teen uses this time for reflection and without any outside influence. During this period, Ironwood encourages frequent letter-writing to his or her family. Ironwood respects the troubled teen's privacy and will not read any outgoing or incoming mail. Youths are required to write at least two letters to parents per week. This process establishes a pattern of thoughtful communication with parents.

The Ironwood staff has decades of experience dealing with camp security and safety issues. The Ironwood facilities have been outfitted with state-of-the-art security and fire protection systems. All residential areas have automatic sprinkler systems and independent electrical generating units.

Ironwood offers a progressive system in which residents may graduate into a less restrictive program as they demonstrate progress and responsibility within the program. This primary program Ironwood offers is termed "Intervention." The secondary, longer, term program is termed "Rehabilitation and Transition.

Prior to admission into the Ironwood program, the Admissions Director and Clinical Director, in concert with other members of the treatment team, review each application to determine if the center will meet your youth's needs. A complete review of available psychological, medical, and educational assessments in conjunction with interviews with the family, determines what degree your troubled teen may safely participate in and benefit from the programs at Ironwood.

Ironwood is supportive of its teens' continuing education and has accredited online education available.

Our Certified Residential Medication Aides administer prescribed medications as directed by your teen's physician and treats minor injuries. State and Federal Laws require that all medications remain locked up and under direct control by staff. All medications are administered as directed by the prescribing physician. Ironwood requires a letter from the prescribing physician stating why the medication was prescribed and what the short and long term effects on your troubled teen will be.

Ironwood has subcontracted with a recognized and accredited distance learning program. Our licensed educator will assess, guide and mentor your teen as he/she advances through an educational program which will either help them "catch up" if they are failing, or keep them current if they are on target.

Ironwood is owned and operated by Ironwood Development, Inc., doing business as Ironwood Country Club (collectively, the “Club”). The Club constructed the golf and clubhouse facilities provided by Ironwood.

The journey toward recovery is not easy, either for the family or teen. Life doesn't always hand us circumstances already shaped the way we want. Sometimes we need to be actively involved in the molding process. You will need courage, strength and tenacity to see treatment through to completion. There will be times when you doubt your teen's ability to change. There will still be moments, hours, even days of despair when you question how your family life could ever be okay again.

community (“Ironwood”). Ironwood is situated along the Tar River on N.C. Highway 43 just minutes from downtown Greenville and East Carolina University. Ironwood is conveniently located and is easily accessible form Greenville, Ayden, Farmville, Falkland and Bethel.

Of all the questions, this is the one for which we wish we had a definitive answer, but unfortunately, we do not. There are a portion of children and adults with Bipolar who do not respond to medication or environmental interventions enough to live the life they were expecting before the onset of symptoms or diagnosis. Many of these children do respond enough to be better, if not well. There is no cure yet for Bipolar, but most everyone can be helped to some degree.

No. Ironwood Development, Inc., owns the Club facilities and provides the members with outstanding programs, activities and services. Since members obtain a non equity membership in the Club, members do not obtain any equity or ownership interest in the Club or the Club Facilities.

A clubhouse consisting of approximately 14,000 square feet which will include dining facilities, a lounge, men’s and women’s locker room facilities, conference rooms, administrative offices and patio and deck areas.

When baptism is sought BEFORE the final order of adoption is granted, the minister should not baptize a child until he receives: An official document from the lawyer or authorized adopting agency, stating that the child is legally free for adoption. This eligibility notice should come no earlier than 30 days after the natural parent(s) surrender the child for adoption.

After your child's surgery and hospital stay, the doctor will write discharge orders. They are completed early in the morning the day of discharge. Sometimes they are completed the evening before. Plan to be ready to go home by 10am the day of discharge. Prior to this day please discuss with the social worker and the nursing staff if you need any equipment, school notes, visiting nurse or physical therapy referrals or an ambulance for transport.

First, rinse the irritated area with warm salt water and place a cold compress on the face if it is swollen. Give the child acetaminophen for any pain, rather than placing aspirin on the teeth or gums. Finally, see a dentist as soon as possible.

If a student will not be in school, please call the office by 9:00 a.m. so that the appropriate teacher may be notified. The school must be notified immediately if your child has a communicable disease or condition such as chicken pox, measles, or lice. Please inform your child's teacher as soon as your child is diagnosed to permit the school to alert the other families in he school. The school nurse is located on the fifth floor.

When your child qualifies and decides to participate, complete the online Talent Search application available here or submit the paper application available here or through your school. Once you've completed this step, you can then register for the test your child will take.

Child abuse is any mistreatment or neglect of a child that results in non-accidental harm or injury and which cannot be reasonably explained . Child abuse can include: physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.

Unaccompanied minors are restricted from traveling on some flights. Unaccompanied minors booked in violation of these restrictions will be denied boarding and/or be subject to additional fees for re-routing. The WAICU Travel Desk can provide you with these restrictions.

We know that the predisposition to allergies is genetic. While we are not sure of the exact mechanism of inheritance, we know that children born to allergic parents have an increased risk of developing allergy. The exact risk has not been established but one can consider that approximately one-third to one-half of children born to parents where only one parent is allergic will have allergies, and 50 to 70 percent of children born to parents both of whom have allergies will become allergic.

Teething, the process of baby (primary) teeth coming through the gums into the mouth, is variable among individual babies. Some babies get their teeth early and some get them late. In general the first baby teeth are usually the lower front (anterior) teeth and usually begin erupting between the age of 6-8 months. Children's teeth begin forming before birth.

Children 12 and under accompanied by a parent will be admitted for free. Children between 13-18 require full-price tickets. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 21 years of age. If you plan to bring a child, please read the Kids at Burning Man survival guide.