Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Project Six ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://projectsix.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://projectsix.org/blog/) - [Our Story](https://projectsix.org/our-story/) - Located in Los Angeles, Project Six’s therapeutic residential program assists adolescents in gaining the comprehensive skills necessary to successfully reintegrate into their local school, community, and family home. The program builds on The Help Group’s long history of providing residential treatment, special education, and therapeutic services. - [Project Six: A Day in the Life](https://projectsix.org/project-six-a-day-in-the-life/) - In today's world, it’s important that adolescents and young adults receive the care and support they deserve. Project Six, a residential and therapeutic program part of The Help Group, stands at the forefront of this mission. Located in the San Fernando Valley, Project Six aims to help young people gain the skills they need to - [Treatment Philosophy](https://projectsix.org/treatment-philosophy/) - Project Six/The Commons utilizes a relationship-based treatment model, with evidence- based practice at its core. Our treatment philosophy promotes progress by teaching our residents how to develop age-appropriate interpersonal skills which contributes to overall social-emotional, behavioral, and academic improvement. We provide a safe, structured, and caring environment that focuses on positive ways to engage in - [Homepage](https://projectsix.org/hello-world/) - Project Six ….assisting young people in gaining the comprehensive skills necessary to successfully reintegrate into their local school, community and family home. - [Resident Life](https://projectsix.org/resident-life/) - The Commons is located in the San Fernando Valley within Los Angeles County. Residents reside in a dorm-like setting, complete with an art and music studio, computer lab, fitness center, indoor basketball court and a large gymnasium. Residents experience a nurturing environment where positive and constructive feedback is integrated into a structured daily schedule. The ## Pages - [About The Commons](https://projectsix.org/) - The Commons ….assisting young people in gaining the comprehensive skills necessary to successfully reintegrate into their local school, community and family home. - [Application Process](https://projectsix.org/admissions/application-process/) - Project Six/The Commons welcomes any inquiries concerning our program. Our Directors take the time needed to discuss our program and to personally answer your questions about The Commons and discuss if your child is an appropriate match for the unique approach that we offer. Individual tours for prospective parents provide you with the opportunity to visit - [Contact Information](https://projectsix.org/admissions/contact/) - Elin BradleyDirector of Therapeutic Schools & Residential Treatment818-267-2624 ebradley@helpgroup.org Questions? Please contact our admissions office at 877.943.5747 or admissions@helpgroup.org. - [Academic Programs](https://projectsix.org/academic-programs/) - During the admissions process, residents are evaluated to determine which of The Help Group’s non-public schools will best meet their unique educational and emotional needs. Residents who historically failed to meet their academic potential are afforded the opportunity to thrive, realize newfound success, and confidently re-enter their previous school. With a low student-to-teacher ratio, The - [Testimonials](https://projectsix.org/testimonials/) - Dear Project Six Staff, I am just wanting to say goodbye. I'm moving on to my next phase in life and just want to say thank you. Project Six has helped me on to the right path to graduate this program and be successful in life. We had our ups and downs but we stuck - [Our Story](https://projectsix.org/campus-life/our-story/) - Located in Los Angeles, Project Six’s therapeutic residential program assists adolescents in gaining the comprehensive skills necessary to successfully reintegrate into their local school, community, and family home. The program builds on The Help Group’s long history of providing residential treatment, special education, and therapeutic services. The Commons is an agency of The Help Group. Founded - [Workability and Department of Rehabilitation](https://projectsix.org/transitions/workability-and-department-of-rehabilitation/) - Project Six /The Commons provides our residents with a meaningful vocational program. The goal of this program is to assist each student in developing experience and knowledge about the world of work which will lead to personal success in their adult life. They learn how to identify their personal vocational interests and strengths as well - [Resident Life](https://projectsix.org/campus-life/resident-life/) - The Commons is located in the San Fernando Valley within Los Angeles County. Residents reside in a dorm-like setting, complete with an art and music studio, computer lab, fitness center, indoor basketball court and a large gymnasium. Residents experience a nurturing environment where positive and constructive feedback is integrated into a structured daily schedule. The - [Daily Schedule](https://projectsix.org/campus-life/daily-schedule/) - A daily schedule is offered to provide structure and predictability. Residents are provided structured time to work on homework, participate in daily activity and/or therapeutic groups, complete community responsibilities and room care, and work on self-care and hygiene. Periods of downtime are also worked into the schedule to assist residents in gaining skills related to - [Therapeutic Groups](https://projectsix.org/the-therapeutic-approach/therapeutic-groups/) - Project Six/The Commons integrates therapeutic groups on a daily basis into the program to help teach skills related to emotional, social, academic, adaptive functioning. Groups fall into three main categories: Coping Skills, Social Skills, and Independent Living Skills. Coping Skills Understanding Emotions Expressing Emotions Thinking Helpful Thoughts Understanding and Developing Strengths & Talents Using Coping - [Family Involvement](https://projectsix.org/family-involvement/) - To ensure that residents successfully transition back into their school, home, and community, a comprehensive family focused treatment plan is created to address the challenges that originally brought the resident into the program. Within this plan, the family is an integral member of the team and participates in a broad range of services, programs and - [Recreation](https://projectsix.org/campus-life/recreation/) - Centrally located with access to many of the recreational opportunities available in Southern California, The Commons incorporates an array of activities into its program, including trips to the beach, hikes in the local mountains, horseback riding, attendance at sporting and concert events, tours of museums, and participation in a variety of community and cultural events. - [Therapeutic Milieu](https://projectsix.org/the-therapeutic-approach/therapeutic-milieu/) - Residents are provided with consistent feedback about their behavior to encourage good choices and foster personal responsibility. Our treatment model is structured to encourage expression of feelings, effective communication and community engagement through providing opportunities to practice new, more appropriate, ways of responding to their environment. Residents are informed of expectations within their first week - [Common Questions](https://projectsix.org/admissions/common-questions/) - [faq] - [Our Population](https://projectsix.org/admissions/our-population/) - Project Six/The Commons serves male and female adolescents between the ages of 11 and 17. Our program is designed to treat children with a variety of diagnoses and behaviors, including Asperger’s syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioral challenges. Like most typical teenagers, our residents demonstrate: intelligence, - [Career Cruising](https://projectsix.org/transitions/career-cruising/) - In addition to academic services and support, youth at Project Six/The Commons participate in vocational exploration through Career Cruising. Career Cruising is a software program geared to assist students in planning post-high-school options. Each student has a Career Cruising account and portfolio which guides the student in developing future goals. Career Cruising has been designed - [Treatment Approach](https://projectsix.org/the-therapeutic-approach/treatment-approach/) - Project Six/The Commons is a 24-hour therapeutic program which includes the modalities of individual therapy, family therapy, specialized groups, psychiatric evaluation, and medication monitoring, special education, and milieu therapy. Our program is designed to treat children and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses and behaviors, in a safe, structured and therapeutic environment. Our system-wide strengths-based - [Treatment Philosophy](https://projectsix.org/the-therapeutic-approach/treatment-philosophy/) - Project Six/The Commons utilizes a relationship-based treatment model, with evidence- based practice at its core. Our treatment philosophy promotes progress by teaching our residents how to develop age-appropriate interpersonal skills which contributes to overall social-emotional, behavioral, and academic improvement. We provide a safe, structured, and caring environment that focuses on positive ways to engage in - [Transitions](https://projectsix.org/transitions/) - Our ultimate goal at Project Six/The Commons is to prepare youth to transition to a less restrictive environment and to be able to participate in their communities to their fullest potential. The Commons offered several transitional services to support youth as they prepare to discharge from residential treatment. Transitional Services may include: Obtaining CA identification - [Campus Life](https://projectsix.org/campus-life/) - [The Therapeutic Approach](https://projectsix.org/the-therapeutic-approach/) - [Admissions](https://projectsix.org/admissions/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://projectsix.org/category/uncategorized/) - [Featured](https://projectsix.org/category/featured/)