Bethesda Childrens Home Lutheran Social Services

TO PROVIDE FOSTER CARE, RESIDENTIAL/GROUP HOMES AND TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR DELINQUENT YOUTH.

INPATIENT AND RESIDENTIAL:EACH YOUTH IS AIDED THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANNING. THE TREATMENT ENVIRONMENT INCLUDES A BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. ALL OF OUR YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN STRUCTURED DAILY ROUTINES, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.ITU: OUR INTENSIVE TREATMENT UNITS PROVIDE A STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC SETTING FOR UP TO 18 FEMALE AT RISK YOUTH AGES 11-18. YOUTH RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED TREATMENT PLANNING, ON-GROUNDS EDUCATION, THERAPEUTIC GROUPS, AND BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY. ALL YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY PROVIDED BY A MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICIAN. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC/PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL CONSULTATION.GROUP HOMES: OUR SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING GROUP HOME FOR AGES 14-21, IS A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM WHOSE EMPHASIS IS ON DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE CONTINUING TO RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY.EMERGENCY SHELTER: EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO YOUTH AGES 11-18 THAT ARE EITHER ADJUDICATED DEPENDENT OR ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT. OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES YOUTH WITH A SAFE, SECURE, AND STRUCTURED HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT. CLIENTS WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM.TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM: THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM (TLP) IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED INTERVENTIONS ANDCARE, DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH ADOLESCENT AND THEIR FAMILY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ADOLESCENTS' AGES 16-21 AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICE METHODS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT INTERVENTION, RECREATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND AFTER-CARE PLANNING.RIGHT START FOR YOUNG MOTHERS: THE RIGHT START FOR YOUNG MOTHERS PROGRAM IS A SUPPORTIVE, STRUCTURED, THERAPEUTICENVIRONMENT WHERE PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS CAN RECEIVE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, EDUCATION AND MEDICAL CARE. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOUNG MOTHERS AGES 12-21 TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE INDEPENDENT , SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND NURTURING PARENTS.PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY: THE PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY (PRTF) DELIVERS THE HIGHEST INTENSITY OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR UP TO 16 FEMALES USING A TRAUMA-FOCUSED CURRICULUM INCLUDING PSYCHIATRIC OVERSIGHT, DAILY INTERVENTION WITH THEIR MHP, FAMILY THERAPY, 2-4 HOURS OF GROUP PSYCHO EDUCATION, TO INCLUDE EVIDENCE BASED TRAUMA-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING (SEEKING SAFETY) EACH DAY, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, ONE OR MORE TIMES AS NEEDED PER WEEK.

PARTIAL AND ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION:PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 5-18 AND OFFER A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENABLING THE CHILDREN OR YOUTH TO RETURN HOME AT NIGHT AND MAINTAIN IMPORTANT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS.ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION IS A SHORT-TERM, 15-DAY STABILIZATION PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS FOR DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION OF A CHILD'S NEEDS AGES 5-11. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENABLING THE PARTICIPANTS TO REMAIN HOME AT NIGHT AND MAINTAIN IMPORTANT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS.SERVICES FOR BOTH PARTIAL AND ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, GROUP THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT.

ERIE COUNTY INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM (ECILP):ECLIP PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 14-23 FROM ERIE COUNTY. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM PLACEMENT TO INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO MAKE THEM PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. ECLIP HELPS YOUTH ACCOMPLISH GOALS WITH EMPLOYMENT, ENROLLMENT IN EDUCATIONAL OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND MAINTAINING A STABLE PLACE OF RESIDENCE AFTER DISCHARGE.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION: BETHESDA IS A PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVED PRIVATE PROVIDER OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION FOR DISRUPTIVE YOUTH (AEDY) SERVICES. WE CONTRACT WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 WITH COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION ALONG WITH THERAPEUTIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELING TO ASSIST THEM IN MEETING THEIR BEHAVIORAL GOALS AND RETURNING TO THE REGULAR SCHOOL SETTING.STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP): THE PENNSYLVANIA STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP) IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST SCHOOL PERSONNEL IN IDENTIFYING ISSUES INCLUDING ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, OTHER DRUGS, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT POSE A BARRIER TO A STUDENT'S SUCCESS. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE SAP IS TO HELP STUDENTS OVERCOME THESE BARRIERS IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY ACHIEVE, REMAIN IN SCHOOL, AND ADVANCE. BETHESDA PROVIDES SAP SERVICES TO CORRY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT LEBOEUF DISTRICT, HARBORCREEK DISTRICT, UNION CITY DISTRICT, FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND THREE ERIE NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS.COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (CSBBH): THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES VOLUNTARY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH (UP TO AGE 21). CSBBH SERVICES STRIVE TO HELP CHILDREN AND YOUTH THAT SUFFER FROM A SERIOUS BEHAVIORAL OR EMOTIONAL PROBLEM THAT IS AFFECTING HOW THEY FUNCTION AT SCHOOL, AT HOME, OR IN THE COMMUNITY.FOSTER CARE AND PERMANENCY SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY EMERGENCY FOSTER HOME PLACEMENT AND ONGOING SUPPORTIVE FOSTER HOME PLACEMENT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM VARIOUS COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA. AS A STATEWIDE ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY NETWORK (SWAN) AFFILIATE, THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES PERMANENCY SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES. SWAN SERVICES THAT ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED INCLUDE FAMILY PROFILES, CHILD PROFILES, CHILD PREPARATION, AND FINALIZATION.INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (IBHS): IBHS ARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO NEED INDIVIDUAL THERAPEUTIC ASSISTANCE. A SKILLED STAFF PERSON WORKS WITH THE CHILDREN OR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR A SPECIFIED NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK IN HIS/HER HOME, SCHOOL, AND/OR COMMUNITY. A TEAM OF SPECIALISTS WORKS TOGETHER TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT INTERVENTIONS AND STRATEGIES.AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM (AT THE TRINITY CENTER): THIS PROGRAM RUNS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 2:30 TO 6:00 P.M. AND IS FOR YOUTH IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE (AGES 5 TO 15). THE PROGRAM BEGINS WITH HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND INCLUDES OTHER ACTIVITIES. SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM (AT THE TRINITY CENTER): THIS PROGRAM RUNS FROM THE FIRST WEEK IN JULY (USUALLY AFTER THE 4TH OF JULY) THROUGH THE THIRD WEEK OF AUGUST, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. FOR AGES 5 (MUST HAVE ATTENDED A KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM) THROUGH 15. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CARD GAMES, NAME GAMES (TO GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER'S NAMES), GARDENING, DRUM CIRCLES, SWIMMING, JUMP ROPE COMPETITIONS, TALENT SHOW (SINGING, PIANO PLAYING, DANCING, AND MAGIC), PAINTING, AND MOVIE DAYS.