St. Mary’s Strong Futures Program

Helping adolescents and families build skills, support and stability for what comes next.

Support that continues beyond the hospital stay.

If your child has received care through St. Mary’s Adolescent Behavioral Unit, the transition home can feel both hopeful and challenging. The Strong Futures Program is designed to help adolescents and families build on the progress made during hospitalization by providing continued support, guidance and resources after discharge.

Call us today: 207-777-8898

How Strong Futures Works

Strong Futures begins during an adolescent’s stay in St. Mary’s Adolescent Behavioral Unit. For patients who may benefit from additional support after discharge, the care team works closely with the adolescent and family to determine whether participation in Strong Futures is appropriate.

The program is designed to build on the progress made during hospitalization by providing continued support, guidance and care coordination during the transition home.


During Hospitalization

Adolescents and families work with the care team to:

  • Identify strengths, goals and challenges
  • Develop a personalized transition plan
  • Build coping and communication skills
  • Connect with community resources
  • Prepare for a successful return to home, school and daily life

After Discharge

For eligible participants, Strong Futures may provide:

  • Care coordination
  • Therapy support
  • Medication management support
  • Family engagement and education
  • Ongoing skill-building
  • Connections to community resources

Support may continue for up to six months following discharge.


Family Involvement Matters

 

Strong Futures recognizes that recovery does not happen in isolation. Family participation is a key component of the program, with parents and caregivers actively involved throughout treatment and transition planning.

By strengthening communication, supporting healthy routines and reinforcing the skills adolescents develop during treatment, families play an important role in helping their child build confidence, maintain progress and successfully transition back to home, school and community life.

 


Get Started

Strong Futures is available to adolescents receiving care through St. Mary’s Adolescent Behavioral Unit.

To learn more about the program, call 207-777-8898.

Frequently Asked Questions

Strong Futures is a specialized transitional support program for select adolescents receiving care through St. Mary’s Adolescent Behavioral Unit. The program begins during hospitalization and provides continued support after discharge.

No. Participation is determined by the care team based on an adolescent’s needs, treatment goals and potential benefit from additional support following discharge.

Support may continue for up to six months following discharge from the adolescent inpatient unit.

Families are active participants throughout the program. Parents and caregivers work closely with the care team and are involved in planning, communication and transition support.

Depending on individual needs, participants may receive care coordination, therapy support, medication management, family support and connections to community resources for up to six months following discharge.

Strong Futures is designed for adolescents who may benefit from additional support following hospitalization. Participation is determined by the care team based on an adolescent’s needs, treatment goals and potential benefit from ongoing services after discharge.

To learn more about Strong Futures, call 207-777-8898.

(207) 777-8100