Behavioral & Therapy Programs
Home and Community Based Treatment and SupportOur HCBTS services are research-informed and/or evidence-based – meaning the interventions are researched and proven to be effective. Many are supported and well-supported under the Family First Prevention Services Act. Our aim is always to build on family and individual strengths, provide mental health and skill-building supports, and use a trauma-informed approach. We work in partnership with families, empowering them to sustain the health of their family unit after the conclusion of our services. We offer a variety of behavioral, educational and therapeutic programs.
Child and Family Counseling
Aims to help individuals improve their emotional well-being and strengthen family relationships. Our program includes individual, group, and family counseling, as well as psychiatric services for children, youth, and adults who are dealing with a wide range of challenges like depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and more.
Children and Family Treatment and Support Services
Supports youth and their families as they work through mental health or behavioral health challenges. We work closely with every family’s unique strengths and needs to create a comprehensive treatment plan that meets individual goals. Through in-home and community-based support, youth receive the care they need, reducing emergency room visits, hospital stays, or out-of-home placements.
Enhanced Foster Care Support
Supports foster parents, children, and relatives in article 10 placements by helping them to stabilize the placement, avoid disruptions, and move the child to their permanent living situation as quickly as possible. While promoting the safety and well-being of the youth and family members, we help foster parents develop their parenting skills.
Functional Family Therapy
A nationally researched and evidence-based model of home-based family therapy. This family-focused therapy operates on the belief that all families have strengths and are doing the best they can at any point. With FFT, the entire family unit works together to prevent out-of-home placement, intervene on behalf of family re-building, and unify the family unit.
Multisystemic Therapy
A nationally researched and evidence-based model of home-based family therapy. This outcome-driven therapy is based on identifying and working with the strengths of the family to reach defined goals that will assist them in overcoming barriers.
Outpatient Counseling
Trained therapists meet with the child, siblings and parents/caregivers to address a wide variety of life situations issues (such as behavior problems, relational conflicts, mood issues, traumatic events, grief and loss, family conflicts, communication issues, depression, anxiety, etc.) in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. Sessions are conducted in the office setting.
Substance Abuse Prevention
Utilizing the evidence-based model, Botvin’s LifeSkills Training (LST), a proven method to teach students in Broward County schools how to avoid drug and alcohol use, this program covers topics such as decision-making, coping with stress, and resisting peer pressure. Young people can gain practical life skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to resist negative influences that can lead to substance abuse.
Therapeutic Support for Families
Provides psycho-educational, therapeutic and supportive services for parents/caregivers and youth who are participating in treatment services from the Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services (DPBHS). TSF services are tailored to meet the unique needs of the youth and family and may include structured outings and activities, coaching, mentoring, etc.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
A short-term therapy that usually lasts between 8-25 sessions. During this time, both the young person and their caregiver take part in individual and family sessions, helping the youth to deal with any mental health issues they may be experiencing as a result of the trauma. It also helps the caregiver to understand how to support the young person better.