Multisystemic Therapy (MST)

Serving Upstate NY: Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, Madison and Albany counties

Cayuga Centers is a proud partner and provider of Multisystemic Therapy (MST), a nationally researched and evidence-based model of home-based family therapy. The 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. The highly individualized therapy model builds a support network of peers and community services to aid family rebuilding, and will continue after the therapy sessions conclude.

At close of treatment, research shows that 87% of youth who complete MST have no arrests.

What we do

We offer a short-term but intensive therapy schedule; the typical duration of MST is 3-5 months, with an average of 3 therapy sessions weekly.

→ Individualized treatment plans for each family member

→ MST clinician meets with the entire family in the home each session to focus on defining family systems and building support networks that will continue after therapy ends.

→ The family will work together to prevent the out-of-home placement and address youth and family behaviors.

→ Increase cooperation between parents and schools

→ Increase pro-social activities

→ Reduced long-term rate of criminal offending in serious juvenile offenders

→ Service youths and their families with 24/7 support

Who is eligible for this service?

The program services youth ages 11-18 with a history of juvenile delinquency or serious PINS behaviors and at risk of out-of-home placement.

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