Program Overview

This program provides psycho- education to youth and their families in cases where the youth has received a mental health diagnosis. It is an innovative approach for youth and their families to gain a better understanding about mental health diagnosis, medication management and improving family communication. Trained professionals visit families in their home on a weekly basis. Workers also help facilitate community activities and learning opportunities for program participants.

 

Participants in the program are under 18 years old, participating in regular therapy sessions, have a mental health diagnosis and receive medical assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program Benefits 

• Improved family communication

• Conflict Resolution – including rewarding positive behaviors and consequences for negative behavior

• Understanding mental diagnosis and corresponding medications

• Understanding corresponding symptoms of mental health diagnoses and possible side effects of medication as well as efficacy for proper medication management

• Academic support – including organization and time management skills

• Social skills – associated with interaction with peers and respecting authority figures