Manchester House

Pride Manchester House is an eight-bed home for children, ages 5 to 13 years, who are residents of North Dakota and are diagnosed with emotional disturbance. The home is operated by Pride, Inc. Lengths of stay vary according to the needs of the child.

Referrals

Referrals generally come from the child’s parent(s), school district, county social service agencies, or tribal entities. Priority is given to children under age 10, and those residing in Bismarck/Mandan human service regions, although others in North Dakota are considered. Screening is conducted by the Admissions and Discharge Committee, which conducts an evaluation to assess treatment and placement needs. Recommendations are made by this committee, which are in turn relayed to the referral source for team planning.

Admission

Admissions to Pride Manchester House are ongoing. Admission criteria include children who:

Are diagnosed with emotional disturbance which includes the following diagnoses:
psychotic disorders, mood disorders, impulse control disorders and pervasive
developmental disorders. The child must also have significant functional impairment and
have an average range of intellectual ability.
Can benefit from treatment and evaluation in the current facility.
Can be maintained safely when less restrictive options have been exhausted, and a more restrictive setting is indicated.
Are being transitioned from out-of-state treatment centers.
Have an individual education plan (IEP) with serious emotional disturbance as the primary disability (for treatment at Manchester House), or, if the child does not have the IEP, he or she is in need of further evaluation in order to determine the best ways to meet the child’s needs and avoid out-of-state placement.

Treatment and Evaluation

Treatment and evaluation are based on a child’s individual needs. Basic services include:

RESIDENTIAL: Pride Manchester House is staffed 24 hours a day. When children are not in school, they are involved in counseling sessions (individual and family), leisure activities, therapeutic groups and various community involvements.
EDUCATIONAL: Bismarck Public School’s Special Education Unit provides an on-site education program. When appropriate, children may be considered for placement in public schools.
CLINICAL: Pride Manchester House has access to other staff and programs provided in the community. Psychologists and psychiatrists, as well as a variety of therapists are available to meet with children and their families. An emphasis on transition and after-care planning for the child and his/her family is maintained through the treatment stay.

Staff

Team members are committed to helping children acquire the skills and behaviors necessary to function positively in their home, school, and community. Pride Manchester House professionals provide a complete therapeutic environment for children with emotional problems. On-Site Staff Members include: the director, treatment coordinator, case managers, therapists, full-time and part-time community home counselors, a transition consultant, a cook, teachers, and a registered nurse. Volunteers, mentors, and foster grandparents also assist with the children.

Costs

Costs for room/board and therapeutic services vary. Payments for these services are made through Medical Assistance, private insurance, foster care, and/or the Department of Human Services. Special educational services are paid through tuition agreements with the child’s local special education or regular education district.