Hillside, Inc.

04/27/2026

Meaningful progress in mental health treatment is built over time through consistency, repetition, and support. Most families enter care during a period of urgency, which can make it difficult to recognize the value of gradual progress.

At Hillside, clients are not expected to master skills immediately. Early work often focuses on stabilization, building trust, and increasing engagement in treatment. These steps may feel small, but they create the conditions necessary for long-term change.

Over time, these early gains begin to expand into stronger emotional regulation, improved communication, and greater independence. Progress becomes more visible as skills are practiced and reinforced across different settings. This process is intentional and designed to support long-term stability rather than short-term change.

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04/24/2026

Early in treatment, families often ask similar questions. They want to know if their child is safe, whether what they are seeing is normal, and how long the process may take. These questions reflect a need for clarity during a time that often feels uncertain.

At Hillside, communication is designed to help answer these questions clearly and consistently. Families receive updates about treatment goals, progress, and next steps so they understand what is happening and what to expect.

It is also important to recognize that early progress may not look dramatic. Stabilization, engagement, and trust are often the first steps. These early changes create the foundation for deeper, more lasting growth.

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04/22/2026

04/22/2026

One way to assess if treatment is effective is to look at whether clients can remain stable without requiring more intensive services. This can be a meaningful indicator of progress and safety.

In Hillside’s outcomes reporting, 84 percent of clients in the Day Program completed treatment without requiring a higher level of care. This reflects increased stability, skill use, and ability to manage challenges within that level of care.

These outcomes highlight the importance of structured, skills-based care. When clients are effectively supported, they are more likely to maintain their progress and continue moving forward in less restrictive environments.

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04/21/2026

Hillside is hiring a Recreation Therapist to help create meaningful, therapeutic experiences for the clients we serve.

This role supports clients through engaging, goal-driven groups focused on physical fitness, art, leisure education, social and life skills, DBT skills, and social emotional learning. It’s a strong fit for someone who is creative, clinically grounded, and passionate about helping teens build confidence, connection, and real-world coping skills.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in Therapeutic Recreation, be credentialed as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), and either hold or be able to obtain lifeguard certification. One to three years of experience in a similar setting is preferred, though internship experience is considered.

If you’re looking for a role that is hands-on, relational, and deeply impactful, learn more and apply here: https://buff.ly/dU9lMUv

04/20/2026

Providing high-quality care means also providing strong support for staff. In any high-acuity setting, staff need structure, collaboration, and guidance to support clients effectively.

At Hillside, employees receive regular supervision, participate in team consultation, and have access to leadership support. They also have opportunities to debrief after difficult situations to continue developing their clinical skills.

When staff are supported, they are better able to provide consistent and thoughtful care. This connection between staff support and client care is essential to maintaining quality treatment.

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04/18/2026

Join us today at Bloom with Hillside 💮 Stop by Hillside between 9am-1pm and support Hillside's Horticulture Therapy program!

Arrival Info:
✔️ Hillside is located at 690 Courtenay Dr. Guests can walk in through the east gate by the school and greenhouse
✔️There is street parking available for all Bloom attendees. Please be courteous to our Morningside neighbors and do not block driveways

Event Info:
✔️We will have activities for sale. Flower crowns are $15, Plant terrariums are $25, and Bouquet Bingo is $10 per card
✔️All plants, baked goods, and drinks are donation-based
✔️We ask all guests to respect Hillside's Code of Conduct while on campus: no weapons, no pets off-leash, no alcohol, no smoking or va**ng.

Plant Sale Info:
🌱 Peppers: NuMex Joe E. Parker, Cayenne Blend, Jalapeno, Sweet Bell Blend, Poblano, Shish*to, California Wonder, Jupiter
🌱 Tomatoes: Apricot Zebra, Woolly Kate Yellow, Brandywine, Sungold, Ozark Pink, Abe Lincoln, Orange Sun, Golden California Wonder, Cherokee Purple, San Marzano, Bumble Bee, Black Krim
🌱 Eggplant: Ping Tung, Black Beauty
🌱 Herbs: Basil, Parsley, Dill, Oregano, Fennel, Mint, Catnip, Lemongrass
🌱 Annuals: Coleus, Marigold, Statice, Zinnia, Cosmos, Forget Me Not – pink & blue, Strawflower, Celosia, Scabiosa, Ageratum
🌱 Perennials: Fox Glove, Shades of Summer Mullin, Coreopsis, Evening Primrose, Penstemon, Swamp Sunflower, Strawberry Begonia, Hyssop, Bee Balm, Yarrow, Salvia, Milkweed, Upright Verbena, Mountain Mint, Eucalyptus, Passion Vine, Solomon’s Seal
🌱 Misc: Cucumber, Winter Squash, Summer Squash, Watermelon, Zucchini, Strawberries, Tomatillo

04/17/2026

Measurement-based care is a structured approach to tracking progress that uses standardized tools to monitor symptoms and progress.

At Hillside, these assessments are completed regularly and reviewed as part of treatment. They help identify patterns, such as improvement, stability, or increased risk, and support clinical decision-making.

Measurement-based care works alongside clinical expertise. It helps ensure that treatment is responsive, intentional, and grounded in both data and experience.

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04/16/2026

2 Days until Bloom with Hillside 💮

Join us on Saturday, April 18th, and support Hillside's Horticulture Therapy program!

Shop our plant sale for veggie starts, annuals, and perennials all grown by Hillside clients in Horticulture Therapy 🪴 Check out the full list of plants for sale below!

🌶️ Peppers
- NuMex Joe E. Parker
- Cayenne Blend
- Jalapeno
- Sweet Bell Blend
- Poblano
- Shish*to
- California Wonder
- Jupiter

🍅 Tomatoes
- Apricot Zebra
- Woolly Kate Yellow
- Brandywine
- Sungold
- Ozark Pink
- Abe Lincoln
- Orange Sun
- Golden California Wonder
- Cherokee Purple
- San Marzano
- Bumble Bee
- Black Krim

🍆 Eggplant
- Ping Tung
- Black Beauty

🌱 Tomatillo
- Tomatillo

🌿 Herbs
- Basil
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Fennel
- Mint
- Catnip
- Lemongrass

🍓 Fruit
- Strawberries

🌼 Annuals
- Coleus
- Marigold
- Statice
- Zinnia
- Cosmos
- Forget Me Not – pink & blue
- Strawflower
- Celosia
- Scabiosa
- Ageratum

🥒 Cucumber
- Cucumber

🎃 Winter Squash
- Winter Squash

🍋 Summer Squash
- Summer Squash

🍉 Watermelon
- Watermelon

🥒 Zucchini
- Zucchini

🌸 Perennials
- Fox Glove
- Shades of Summer Mullin
- Coreopsis
- Evening Primrose
- Penstemon
- Swamp Sunflower
- Strawberry Begonia
- Hyssop
- Bee Balm
- Yarrow
- Salvia
- Milkweed
- Upright Verbena
- Mountain Mint
- Eucalyptus
- Passion Vine
- Solomon’s Seal

04/15/2026

Distress Tolerance skills help individuals manage intense emotions without worsening the situation. These skills are especially important during moments when emotions feel overwhelming.

Examples include grounding techniques, distraction strategies, and ways to calm the stress. These tools are designed to help individuals get through difficult moments safely.

At Hillside, clients practice Distress Tolerance skills regularly. The goal is not to eliminate distress, but to build the ability to move through stressful situations a more controlled and effective way.

Learn more about Distress Tolerance skills at Hside.org 💙