Hope Renews was founded by parents of teens with severe emotional distress in residential treatment programs. Having had children in these programs we learned firsthand two things. First, that this kind of intensive intervention can be life saving. And second, we learned that it comes with a substantial price tag.
It has been our belief that this kind of care should not be the exclusive province of the wealthy. So we created a foundation to specifically address financial issues – through loans and grants directly to families, through the dissemination of information of resources that might be available to help pay for treatment, and through a forum of supportive voices to connect families facing this challenge.
Hope Renews has survived the critical first five years in operation. While our grant and loan program is focused on just one program, Vista Adolescent Treatment Center, the information in this website should be of use to the much broader universe of families struggling to pay for a child in treatment. More...
How Much Is Treatment?
There is no other way to say it: residential treatment is expensive. Parents have to navigate a maze of funding options that are confusing and frustrating.
We have been through it. We hope we can make your job easier by sharing our experiences. More...
How Do I Pay for It?
Paying for treatment is a challenge to low- and middle-income families. But it is not impossible.
It takes a parent that is educated, dedicated, and thinks outside the box. It will require planning, locating resources, talking to programs, juggling tasks, all while you are trying to take care of your family. But if you approach this fight, armed with knowledge and support, you are more likely to get your child the help he needs. More...
Your Child's Rights
The Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA) of 1996 requires health insurance plans that offer mental health benefits to set limetime dollar limits equivalent to limits for medical/surgical benefits.
It does not, however, require all plans to offer mental health benfits. Limits for substance abuse or chemical dependency benefits are not included.
New provisions in the act go into effect July 1, 2010. For more information on the changes, watch the CNN video below.
Some states have their own mental health parity laws. Some states parity laws cover substance abuse benefits, as well as treatment for mental illness. To learn more, go to this page from the National Council of State Legislatures.
What is your experience with mental health parity? Did it help you get the treatment your child needs? Tell us more below, or join our Community Forum.
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Newsletter 2010
The Hope Renews Newsletter for 2010 (that is, a real, hold in your hands, line your bird cage, burn after reading, made from paper document) is in the final production phases.
The topic is ADVICE:
from therapists to parents,
from kids to therapists and parents and
from parents to therapists.
You won't want to miss it, so please send us your mailing address and we will make sure you to get a copy -- in the mail.
The Editors
Hope Renews • 11611 San Vicente Blvd. • Los Angeles • CA • 90049 • info@hoperenews.org
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