ACTS philosophy of services respects and utilizes the individual’s strengths of cultural diversity and ability differences, in order to promote maximum individual and family growth. Believing that the family home provides the optimal environment to resolve family issues, ACTS counselors go into the family's home two-three times per week, to work with both parents and children on solving problems that might otherwise lead to the out-of-home placement of a child. Services are typically but not solely in the home and are provided by Master’s level clinicians.
Referrals to ACTS may be made by contacting the In-Home Clinical Director. Children ages 4-20 are appropriate for Services if they are experiencing emotional difficulties, returning from placement, in serious risk of out of home placement and/or home-based services are considered the necessary treatment strategy.
Addiction assessment and aftercare
Diagnostic assessments
Individual and family therapy
Child and adolescent therapy
Group therapy
Therapy for abuse and other types of trauma
Psychiatric consultation and medication management
Psychological testing and evaluations
Employee assistance service
24-hour emergency service
It's sometimes difficult to know for sure when a child is becoming troubled. Here are a few warning signs to watch for: loss of interest in activities and relationships, trouble sleeping, headaches, declining performance in schoolwork and or attendance, aggressive or hurtful behavior, suicidal talk or action, and resistance in complying with rules.
Referrals to ACTS may be made by contacting the In-Home Clinical Director. Children ages 4-20 are appropriate for Services if they are experiencing emotional difficulties, returning from placement, in serious risk of out of home placement and/or home-based services are considered the necessary treatment strategy.
ACTS OF RESPONSIBLITY
*Medicaid Approved Program*Addiction assessment and aftercareDiagnostic assessments Individual and family therapy Child and adolescent therapy Group therapyTherapy for abuse and other types of trauma Psychiatric consultation and medication management Psychological testing and evaluations Employee assistance service24-hour emergency serviceACTS OF CONCERN
When children are troubled, they generally behave in one of four ways:- Acting Out: Abusive, violent, disruptive, aggressive, cruel behaviors
- Withdrawal: Fears, depression, refusing to talk, acting younger than their age
- Defensiveness: Lying, cheating, manipulating others, avoiding others
- Disorganization: Out of touch, disconnected thinking or irrational behavior
It's sometimes difficult to know for sure when a child is becoming troubled. Here are a few warning signs to watch for: loss of interest in activities and relationships, trouble sleeping, headaches, declining performance in schoolwork and or attendance, aggressive or hurtful behavior, suicidal talk or action, and resistance in complying with rules.
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