Options Counseling Services Of Oregon

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE, OPTIONS COUNSELING AND FAMILY SERVICES PROMOTES SAFETY, HEALING, AND EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. OPTIONS SUPPORTS THE HEALTH, SAFETY, EQUITY, AND WELL-BEING OF OUR CLIENTS, FAMILIES, EMPLOYEES, AND COMMUNITIES.

THE OBJECTIVE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES COVERED BY THE OREGON HEALTH PLAN, MEDICARE, OTHER HEALTH INSURANCE OR PRIVATE PAY CLIENTS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE OFFICE AND IN THE HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITIES. PARENT CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY (PCIT) IS AN EVIDENCE BASED, SHORT TERM INTENSIVE TREATMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN. THE PCIT PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE PARENT AND CHILD TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE RELATIONSHIP AND TO TEACH PARENT SKILLS NECESSARY TO MANAGE THEIR CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS. BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRISTS AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS ARE ON SITE IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS TO PROVIDE MEDICAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN COLLABORATION WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND SKILLS TRAINING.

FAMILY BUILDERS INTENSIVE SAFETY AND REUNIFICATION SERVICES (ISRS) IS AN INTENSIVE PROGRAM WITH A SINGLE GOAL OF DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES TO KEEP A FAMILY TOGETHER WITH A SOLID FOUNDATION OF SAFETY AND RESPECT. WHETHER THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR FOOD OR SHELTER, OR THE FAMILY WOULD BENEFIT FROM DIRECT INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS, THE PROVIDERS ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, TO HELP STABILIZE THE SITUATION. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF TIME THE CHILD NEEDS TO STAY IN FOSTER CARE AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE FAMILY FOR LASTING BEHAVIOR CHANGE SO THE CHILD WILL SUCCESSFULLY RETURN AND REMAIN IN THE HOME. THE STRENGTHENING, PRESERVING AND REUNIFYING FAMILIES (SPRF) PROGRAM WAS CREATED BY THE OREGON LEGISLATURE WITH THE GOAL OF REDUCING TRAUMA TO CHILDREN WHO ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR FAMILIES BECAUSE OF REASONS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT, AND TO RESOLVE THOSE ISSUES BY MEANS OF OFFERING FAMILY FOCUSED SERVICES.

OPTIONS COUNSELING AND FAMILY SERVICES OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT TO FAMILIES RECEIVING TANF. THROUGH A FOCUS ON PRACTICAL, HANDS ON INTERVENTIONS, FAMILIES ACCESS RESOURCES AND GAIN IMPORTANT SKILLS THAT HELP THEM TO KEEP THEIR CHILDREN SAFE.