When
it comes to finding the right care for your child, from early
intervention and office-based treatment programs including therapy and psychiatric services, to community-based
supports such as Wraparound family care and school supports, Clatsop Behavioral
Healthcare’s Child and Family Program has you covered. Browse our
services below to find out more, or call 503-325-5722 to schedule
an assessment.
When it comes
to providing services for parents with young children, we at Clatsop Behavioral
Healthcare believe that providing the right interventions early on can make all
the difference. Read below to find out
more about what we are doing to make sure the parents and children of Clatsop
County are getting the services they need, right when they need it the most.
Parent-Child
Interaction Therapy
Parent-Child
Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based treatment designed to
provide support and tools to parents who have young
children with behavioral challenges. Treatment is
conducted through coaching sessions where a parent and child interact in a room
while a therapist observes and redirects from an adjacent room through a
one-way mirror. The parent wears an in-ear device through which the therapist provides feedback and coaching in real time, assisting
the parent with developing new skills to understand and modify their child's behavior. It is a dynamic
and effective treatment method for learning and practicing how to remain calm, confident,
and consistent while parenting.
We understand that office-based services are not convenient for all, and we do our best to remove barriers experienced by families in scheduling and traveling to appointments across our large county. We have partnerships with every high school in Clatsop County and therapists located on site to provide support and services in the academic setting. The Child and Family team and Wraparound support also provide in-home services, getting the services our clients need, right where they need them.
Crisis Assessment and Stabilization
The Child and Family Program responds throughout the
county to provide crisis
assessment and stabilization services to
youth and
families in the
community. Clinicians respond wherever they
are needed, from homes and schools, to hospitals and city streets, to make sure the children and families of Clatsop County get the care
they need, right when they need it the most.
If you or someone you know is thinking
about suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis, don’t wait to act. Call
the Clatsop County Crisis Line at 503-325-5724. If you believe the situation is an
emergency, please call 911 immediately.
Early Assessment and Support Alliance
The Early Assessment and Support Alliance, or EASA, is in place to help identify youth between the ages of 15 and 25 who are experiencing the symptoms of psychosis for the first time, and to provide support and treatment as early as possible. The onset of psychosis can sometimes be difficult for families to recognize, and unsettling for the person experiencing it. Our EASA team works with families and community partners to be there with the education, support and treatment needed to help young people manage their symptoms and be successful. Find out more by visiting the EASA program website at www.easacommunity.org, or by calling CBH at 503.325-5722.
School-Based Services
High school can be a difficult time for many students. Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare’s Child and Family Program has a trained therapist in every high school in Clatsop County, which allows us to partner with educational supports and leads to decreased absences, a reduction in the frequency of behavioral issues in the school setting, and increases graduation rates.
Wraparound Care
Wraparound is a process.
It is intensive and individualized care management for youth and
families experiencing multisystem involvement.
To qualify for Wraparound, a family must desire to engage and receive the
support from the team, and the youth must have an active mental health
diagnosis and have the involvement of multiple agencies and supports. Examples
of agency involvement would include but is not limited to educational support
in the form of an individualized education plan, involvement in juvenile
services, or currently receiving services through the Oregon Department of Human
Services (DHS). Wrap Care Coordinators work closely
with families and their chosen support network to identify needed services, create connections with appropriate
resources, and help to promote positive change. These support
networks, or
Wraparound Teams, are built with the assistance of a coordinator
and can
include additional family
members, friends, and other service providers within the community. This process implements a dynamic approach to
meeting the needs of children and families by strengthening and
potentially expanding the existing support
network, while empowering the family and young person to take the
lead in defining the goals
for the team. The team members then work together to put these
plans into action, monitor progress, and adapt as needed, creating a system where youth
and families receive the support that they need in order to create new levels
of health and wellness in their homes.
Nurturing Parenting Program
The Nurturing
Parenting Program is a free enrichment and
parenting support group that brings together parents and trained professionals in
a family-centered
and trauma-informed setting. The insight
gained within these groups empowers parents with the most
up-to-date techniques and research to support
nurturing parenting skills, increase
family trust, build positive relationships, and promote
non-violent child rearing practices to stop
intergenerational cycles of abuse & neglect. Participants take
part in an evidence-based
curriculum facilitated by trained
clinicians while receiving support and encouragement from other
parents within
the group. Programs last 8 weeks and pre-registration is
required. There is a Nurturing Parenting group for youth and
children which runs at the same time and location, and skills learned in group
are directly applicable to the themes covered in the parenting group. For more information or to
register from this program, please
call (971) 320-0515.
Our outpatient programs for children and families offer compassionate treatment in a comfortable and private setting. From meeting with one of our skilled therapists, to receiving psychiatric services, we love helping others achieve their wellness goals.
Counseling Services
Our therapists understand the struggles faced by youth and families, and they’re ready with the tools and resources to help families and children work together to resolve issues and solve problems. Our family systems approach views the family as an emotional unit with members dependent upon one another, and the counseling sessions provide families with an opportunity to build on existing strengths to meet their needs and goals. Whether the aim is the reduction of symptoms, learning healthy decision-making skills, strengthening family bonds, or a combination of objectives, the Child and Family Program therapists are here to help the youth of Clatsop County to live happier, healthier lives.
Psychiatric Services
Comprehensive care to children and families means providing the right treatments, at the right times, to treat the whole person. Our psychiatric team utilizes evidence-based practices to help our clients experience relief from symptoms, so they not only feel better but are more prepared to accomplish their wellness goals. Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare psychiatric providers help clients and families understand the role of medications, as well as the possible alternatives, so clients and families can take an active role in their own wellness.
Care
Coordination
Care
coordinators assist clients with receiving
the care they need through direct collaboration with service
providers and treatment facilities. These coordinators track clients, monitor progress, and strive for
smooth transitions between service providers to prevent unnecessary disruptions in care. Whether a client
receives inpatient treatment in a hospital or at a residential
treatment facility, our care coordinators keep everyone
connected.