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Conduct Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Depression
Dysthymia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Delinquent
Learning Disabled, Emotionally Handicapped, or Mildly Mentally Handicapped
| | Clients not likely to benefit from Christian Haven's Aerie Program: |  | Psychotic, bipolar, or schizophrenic |  | Have a primary diagnosis of drug dependence and in need of an intensive inpatient drug treatment program |  | Primary Diagnosis of Sexual Offender |  | So extremely alienated from adults and authority that a beneficial relationship with staff is unlikely to be established |  | In need of a locked facility (See Christian Haven Cornerstone information) |
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