About UsHope 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... |
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Youth now have more mental health issuesBy Hope RenewsAs if teen depression isn't depressing enough, today's teen depression is worse than depression in the Great Depression. (Is your head spinning yet?) The Associated Press reports on a new study that found that "five times as many high school and college students are dealing with anxiety and other mental health issues as youth of the same age who were studied in the late 1930's." The report confirms what educators and mental health professionals have long suspected: that more students are struggling to cope with school, family, love, and careers. "It's another piece of the puzzle — that yes, this does seem to be a problem, that there are more young people who report anxiety and depression," says Jean Twenge, a San Diego State University psychology professor and the study's lead author. "The next question is: What do we do about it?" Read the full article... |
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Newsletter 2010The 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:
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 |
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