Previous treatment has not provided enough clarity about what is contributing to ongoing concerns.
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Assessments at Foundation Stone Family of Programs
Clarity before commitment.
When someone you love is struggling, choosing what comes next can feel overwhelming—especially after previous treatment, relapse, conflicting diagnoses or recommendations, or questions that still have not been answered.
SAT is a residential assessment process delivered within the Foundation Stone Family of Programs. It brings together formal psychological assessment, real-world observation in a residential setting, and multidisciplinary input to develop a fuller understanding before longer-term treatment decisions are made.
When answers still feel out of reach
Who SAT may help
Not every person needs a comprehensive residential assessment. But when the clinical picture remains unclear, taking time to understand the whole situation may support a more informed next step.
Different providers have offered different diagnoses, impressions, or recommendations.
Mental health, substance use, trauma, and other clinical concerns appear to overlap.
Symptoms or patterns continue despite previous treatment efforts or periods of progress.
There is uncertainty about the level, setting, or direction of care to consider next.
Families or referring professionals need a fuller understanding before making another major treatment decision.
Individual review
Admissions and clinical review help determine whether SAT may be appropriate and which Foundation Stone setting may align with the individual’s clinical and stabilization needs.
One individualized process
What SAT means
SAT is not a fixed checklist. The assessment plan is shaped around the questions the individual, family, referring professional, admissions team, and clinical team are trying to understand.
Stabilize
When clinically indicated, support may first focus on helping the person reach enough stability to participate meaningfully in assessment and planning. The level and type of stabilization are individualized.
Assess
The team considers the person’s history, current concerns, previous care, strengths, daily functioning, relationships, and other relevant information to develop a more complete clinical picture.
Treat
Findings inform treatment recommendations and possible next steps. These may include care in a Foundation Stone setting or an outside provider when another option may be more appropriate.
The value of context
Assessment beyond a single appointment
SAT is not built around testing alone. Formal psychological assessment is considered alongside day-to-day observation in a residential environment and input from a multidisciplinary team. This may help the team connect information that can be difficult to understand during a single appointment or when each concern is considered in isolation.
Read Foundation Stone’s SAT launch announcement.
We help you understand where things stand, what direction may make sense next, and how to move forward with support.
Built around the questions that matter
What the assessment process may include
- 01Psychological assessmentFormal assessment selected by Dr. Todd Corelli according to the individual and the questions being explored.
- 02Clinical interviewsConversations that consider current concerns, strengths, goals, history, and previous treatment experiences.
- 03Records and history reviewReview of relevant available information to understand previous care and the context surrounding current concerns.
- 04Residential observationReal-world observation of daily functioning and patterns within the residential environment.
- 05Family and professional inputInformation from family members or referring professionals when authorized and clinically appropriate.
- 06Other clinical consultationAdditional assessment or consultation when clinically indicated and included in the individualized plan.
The exact components, order, and pace are individualized. SAT does not promise a particular diagnosis, admission, placement, or outcome.
Assessment pathways
Time to understand the full picture
Three assessment pathways allow the timeframe and scope to reflect the clinical questions being explored. Admissions and clinical review help determine which pathway may be appropriate.
10-day pathway
10-Day Comprehensive Assessment
A focused residential assessment intended to support diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, and planning for possible next steps.
14-day pathway
14-Day Advanced Assessment
An extended assessment that allows additional time for observation, stabilization when clinically indicated, authorized family input, and diagnostic refinement.
Individualized pathway
Custom Assessment
A different timeframe or scope may be developed when the clinical questions and the individual’s needs call for another approach.
At the conclusion
What individuals and families may receive
Deliverables depend on the individualized assessment plan and the information available to the clinical team.
A written psychological report
Diagnostic clarification
Treatment recommendations
Feedback and review with the individual
Family review when authorized and appropriate
A recommended roadmap for next steps
Coordination with future providers when appropriate
A clearer direction for continued planning
Clinical leadership
Meet Dr. Todd Corelli
PhD – Psychologist
Dr. Todd Corelli leads the assessment process for SAT. For more than 30 years, he has worked with families, teenagers, and young adults.
He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Brigham Young University and completed a pediatric psychology residency at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
His work with families and professionals in the United States and internationally has shaped a perspective grounded in genuine connection, emotional safety, and a balance of warmth and structure.
Residential settings
One process across a family of programs
SAT is delivered within the Foundation Stone Family of Programs. Admissions and clinical review help determine whether SAT may be appropriate and which setting may align with the individual’s clinical and stabilization needs.
Foundation Stone Wellness
A possible SAT setting when residential mental health care aligns with the individual’s assessed needs.
Legacy Texas Recovery Center
A possible SAT setting for men when substance use and co-occurring concerns align with the individual’s assessed needs.
The Pearl
A possible SAT setting for women when substance use, trauma, and co-occurring concerns align with the individual’s assessed needs.
Frequently asked questions
A clearer place to begin
What does SAT stand for?
SAT stands for Stabilize, Assess, Treat. It is a residential assessment process intended to help individuals, families, and referring professionals develop a fuller understanding before making longer-term treatment decisions.
Is SAT residential?
Yes. SAT is delivered in a residential setting within the Foundation Stone Family of Programs. The specific setting is determined individually through admissions and clinical review.
How long does SAT take?
The typical assessment length is 10–14 days. A Custom Assessment may use a different timeframe or scope when clinically appropriate.
Is every assessment the same?
No. Dr. Todd Corelli determines the assessment approach according to the individual and the questions the team is trying to understand. Components and areas of focus vary according to clinical need.
Can family members or current providers be involved?
Family members and current professionals may contribute information or participate in review and planning when authorized by the individual and clinically appropriate.
What happens after the assessment?
The team reviews the available findings and discusses recommendations and possible next steps with the individual. Family members or referring professionals may be included when authorized and appropriate.
Does SAT require continued treatment with Foundation Stone?
No. Recommendations are based on the individual’s assessed needs. The team may discuss a Foundation Stone setting or an outside provider when another option may be more appropriate.
How do I begin?
Contact the Foundation Stone admissions team. They can learn more about what has been happening and discuss whether SAT may be appropriate based on the information available.
A thoughtful next step
Begin with clarity.
You do not have to decide which assessment pathway or Foundation Stone setting may be appropriate before reaching out. Our admissions team can listen, answer questions, and explain the next step in the review process.
