Old Mill Center For Children And Families Inc

THE CENTER IS A COMMUNITY BASED FAMILY-ORIENTED CENTER HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH SPECIALLY DESIGNED EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPY PROGRAMS.

PREVENTATIVE: THE HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM AT OLD MILL CENTER PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS POSITIVE PARENTING AND HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR PARENTS AND THEIR NEWLY BORN CHILDREN. HEALTHY FAMILIES PROVIDES FREE HOME VISITING SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO HIGH RISK, FIRST TIME PARENTS TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE.THE CENTER'S RELIEF NURSERY IS A THERAPEUTIC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN. COMPREHENSIVE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES INCLUDE A VARIETY OF PARENT EDUCATION OPTIONS, FAMILY STRENGTHENING AND PRESERVATION PROGRAMS, CRIMINAL INVOLVEMENT PREVENTION, SPECIAL EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING, TREATMENT AND SUPPORT.

EDUCATIONAL: A UNIQUE PRESCHOOL MODEL SERVING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ALONG SIDE THOSE WHO ARE TYPICALLY DEVELOPING. ONE OF A HANDFUL IN THE COMMUNITY ACHIEVING ACCREDITATION THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC).

CHILD, FAMILY AND GROUP COUNSELING: PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT MENTAL, EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL ISSUES. CHILDREN MAY SHOW DISTRESS THROUGH DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, SCHOOL FAILURE, SLEEP AND EATING DISORDER, THESE ISSUES MAY STEM FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE, DIVORCE, SEXUAL ABUSE, ABANDONMENT, PARENTAL ABUSE OR DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, AND FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT.INTENSIVE TREATMENT SERVICES: PROVIDES PSYCHIATRIC DAY TREATMENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGES CHILDREN (3-7)WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES AND THEIR FAMILIES. PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IS DESIGNED TO BUILD BASIC MOTOR AND SENSORY SKILLS ENABLING CHILDREN TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OCCUPATIONS: PLAY, SELF-HELP SKILLS, SUCCESS IN LEARNING, AND SOCIAL INTERACTIONS. CLIENTS INCLUDE CHILDREN WITH FINE MOTOR DELAYS, GROSS MOTOR DELAYS, PERCEPTUAL MOTOR DELAYS, COORDINATION CHALLENGES, EATING AND SWALLOWING CHALLENGES, AND BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES RELATED TO SENSORY PROCESSING. PHYSICAL THERAPY FOCUSES ON HELPING CHILDREN BUILD STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, COORDINATION, AND BALANCE, AS WELL AS OTHER GROSS MOTOR SKILLS NEEDED TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN DAILY ACTIVITIES.