COMMUNITY BASED FAMILY TREATMENT | OHIO GUIDESTONE

Provides intensive family therapy in order to prevent further delinquent behavior. Includes education on avoiding communication breakdown, information on how to deal with a family member with mental health problems, and anger management. Will involve the school as well. Goal is to avoid the removal of juveniles with serious emotional and behavioral problems from their homes and to strengthen and preserve the family unit.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

2173 N Ridge Rd., Lorain, OH 44055

Hours

Varies. Involves evenings and weekends (4-5 hours per week). Program lasts approximately 3-5 months.

Application process

Phone for information, M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm.

Fee

Generally paid for by referring agency, however, accepts Private insurer, Medicaid, and sliding scale (if not on Medicaid)

Eligibility

Serves youth age 8-18 in Cuyahoga County. Targets seriously emotionally disturbed juveniles displaying antisocial behaviors and those involved in the Juvenile Court System.

Agency info

OHIO GUIDESTONE

Offers a continuum of services for children and families including: mental health and substance abuse treatment, parenting education, child care, and employment programs. Provides foster care for special needs children, community respite care, group homes, juvenile justice programs, as well as various educational services.