Northeast Diversion is a Specialty Treatment Residence that serves adolescents ages 13-18 referred by the Department of Children and Families who have experienced complex trauma and have a history of emotional or behavioral issues.
At NED I was allowed to be me. It was the first place I felt I could really be my authentic self. They helped me find my voice!
Northeast Diversion provides youth with a safe, highly structured, and therapeutic environment that meets each youth’s unique and individualized treatment needs. Our highly skilled and well-trained staff support youth in the development of effective coping and self-regulation skills. Our master-level clinicians provide comprehensive assessments, highly individualized treatment planning, and individual, group, and family therapy. Because we are committed to maintaining youth’s connection to their community and school, youth attend school and/or vocational programs in the community, hold jobs, and remain involved in their home communities. We partner with community health and human service providers and primary, secondary, and higher education and vocational programs to meet youth and family’s needs across all life domains.
We help youth practice healthy coping skills and self-regulation strategies and develop productive relationships with their families and communities. We recognize that many of the young people we work with have been exposed to complex trauma, and many will need specialized care related to gender identity, sexual orientation, adoption, immigration status, and substance use. We pride ourselves on meeting our young people where they are at, providing them with the best care to suit their individual needs. When possible, we work closely with families and caregivers. Clinical work with caregivers focuses on depersonalizing youth behaviors, validating caregivers’ responses, and improving their ability to understand and appropriately manage their affect, resulting in stability, consistency, and permanency for youth.
Program Information
- Location: Haverhill MA
- Capacity: 12
- Age of population: 13-18
- Length of stay: Variable
- Agency and Stakeholders: Department of Children and Families
For more information, please contact:
Shaine Alvaranga, Program Director
ShaineAlvaranga@nafi.com
978-374-8199
Northeast Diversion utilizes the ARC Framework Model (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency), animal therapy, occupational therapy, and array of other treatment modalities and assessments to create a clear plan to support our youth through their treatment journey.