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Children and Family Services
TCV MH/MR, Inc. Children and Family Services provides a full continuum of behavioral health care for children, adolescents and their families. Services include Prevention, Treatment and Resource Coordination - Case Management.
Prevention/Intervention Programs
Our
Services:
- Help
individuals to make responsible choices about the use of
drugs and alcohol.
- Cultivate
the development of skills which enhance problem solving,
stress management and conflict resolution.
- Promote
the idea of healthy individuals and strong families.
School-Based
Programs:
Community-Based Programs:
Treatment Programs
Children and Family Services Treatment provides brief, family-focused mental health treatment to children, adolescents and their families. Treatment includes assessment, treatment planning and family, individual, couples and group therapies. Services also include psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring and psycho-educational testing. These services can be Office-Based, School-Based or Community-Based through our intensive Wrap Around program.
Our
Services:
School
Teams
The prevention and treatment
staff offer a comprehensive continuum of prevention, intervention and
school-based treatment services to children in grades
1-12. They are also available for consultation with schools
regarding grant writing, safe and drug free schools and money
to provide a variety of programs.
From
the second and third grades through high school, School Teams provide:
-
Bully-proofing
- Conflict
Resolution
- Life
Skills
- Drug,
Alcohol and Tobacco Education
-
Decision-Making Skills
- Anger
Management
Other
programs can be developed.
Contact
Us
Address: 1705 Maple Avenue (E. 17th St. Entrance), Homestead,
PA
15120
Phone: 412-464-1522,
ext. 500
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Student
Assistance Program
Consultation services are offered in 10 schooldistricts
in Allegheny County. The primary goal of the Student Assistance
Program is to identify barriers to learning and help
students overcome these issues in order to be successful in school. These services focus on academics, alcohol, tobacco
and other drug (ATOD) concerns, mental health issues
and behavioral concerns.
Among the programs offered are peer mediation training and classroom presentations focusing on conflict resolution, bullying and life skills. Group facilitation and individual support groups are offered to students in the areas of anger management, changing families, making choices and grieving losses.
Turtle Creek Valley MH/MR, Inc. consultants visit schools weekly
and participate in core team meetings, pre-assessment screenings,
make referrals, provide follow-up services for students and
provide support groups.
Contact
Us
Address: 1705 Maple Avenue (E. 17th St. Entrance), Homestead,
PA
15120
Phone: 412-464-1522,
ext. 500
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Teen
Institute
Teen Institute is a two-and-a-half day, two-part
program for high school students which emphasizes personal growth
and leadership development. School personnel select participating students based
on their responsible character and willingness to learn.
The first phase of
the program is a day and a half (including an overnight),
during which students attend workshops and participate
in a variety of events.
The second phase is a team-building experience
called Challenge by Choice (obstacle course). Together, these two experiences
help the participants grow to understand themselves and others
in deeper ways.
Contact
Us
Address: 1705 Maple Avenue (E. 17th St. Entrance), Homestead,
PA
15120
Phone: 412-464-1522,
ext. 500
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Underage
Drinking Program
The Underage
Drinking Program is specifically designed for adolescents
who have been cited for a drug and/or alcohol violation. The
program is offered in conjunction with local district justices
as a possible alternative to a fine and court costs. It promotes
the well-being of high risk youth by educating young offenders
about the risks and consequences of alcohol and other drug
use, and by helping to strengthen their decision-making, communication
and coping skills.
Upon completion of the Underage Drinking
Program, a letter is sent to the referring
district justice to confirm that all requirements were successfully fulfilled. Youth
must be referred by magistrates and parents; some school
referrals are accepted.
Groups are scheduled every month. One hour formal assessments can be scheduled on an individual basis.
Contact
Us
Address: 1705 Maple Avenue (E. 17th St. Entrance), Homestead,
PA
15120
Phone: 412-464-1522, ext. 500
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Truancy
Intervention Program
The Truancy Intervention
Program is a non-punitive approach designed to support parents
and children who are out of compliance with compulsory school
attendance laws. We offer information, support and intervention
strategies for parents and their children with the goals of
helping them re-enter and stay in school.
Contact
Us
Address: 1705 Maple Avenue (E. 17th St. Entrance), Homestead,
PA
15120
Phone: 412-464-1522, ext. 500
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Tobacco Prevention and
Cessation Classes
TCV tobacco programs focus on reduction of tobacco use, and reduction of exposure to tobacco smoke pollution, within our project area. Programming is funded by Pennsylvania Dept. of Health through Tobacco Free Allegheny, and the Drug and Alcohol Prevention unit of Allegheny County Dept. of Human Services.
Tobacco
Cessation is for teen tobacco users who want to stop. The
primary focus of this group is to learn and practice effective
tobacco cessation skills and methods.
Contact
Us
Address: 1705 Maple Avenue (E. 17th St. Entrance), Homestead,
PA
15120
Phone: 412-464-1522,
ext. 500
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TCV MH/MR, Inc. After-School
Program
The Turtle Creek Valley MH/MR Inc. After-School Program provides a safe, structured and supportive environment during after school hours for thirty children, grades 1– 9, residing in the Woodland Hills School District. The program is located in the Braddock area and operates from 3:00 – 7:30 p.m. five days per week with some additional activities and outings on weekends. The After-School Program provides academic support, life skills enrichment, and recreational activities each day. The program also provides a nutritious hot meal for each child and transportation home.
After-School Staff collaborate with the Woodland Hills School District teachers and counselors to provide individualized academic support to each child in the program. Staff utilizes information provided from school supports such as report cards, progress notes, daily homework logs, and IEP’s to monitor each child’s weekly academic performance. The After-School Staff have tailored academic assistance to meet each student at his/her current learning level. Staff focuses on improving areas of concern while reviewing competencies in specific subjects. Staff partner the older youth with the younger students to study spelling and vocabulary words as well as math flashcards. Educational support is not only provided during homework time but also throughout the evening. Staff facilitates math games while walking to and from dinner, spelling quizzes during dinner, and geography games at the end of each night.
After-School Staff have also advocated with parents/caregivers to ensure that each student is in the appropriate school placement that meets their learning and emotional needs. Staff also supports parents/caregivers who may need additional support throughout the IEP process.
The After School Program is the first of three EITC initiatives being implemented into programming in the Children and Family Services Department. Thank you to Equitable Resources and UPMC Healthplan in 2007 and Equitable Resources and Highmark in 2006 for their kind contributions made through the EITC Program to aid in implementing the After-School Program.
Contact Us
Address: Braddock Carnegie Library, 419 Library Street, Braddock, PA
15104
Phone: 412-464-1522 x500
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Family Services:
Treatment
Office-Based Outpatient Treatment
Treatment services are available
at the three Outpatient offices.
Contact
Us
Address: 1705 Maple Avenue (E. 17th St. Entrance)
Homestead,
PA
15120
Phone: 412–464-4781 x520
Address: 519 Penn Avenue, 3rd Floor
Turtle Creek,
PA 15145
Phone: 412-351-0222
Address: 230 Third Avenue, Suite 202
Rankin, PA 15104
Phone: 412-351-0222
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School-Based Outpatient Treatment
Treatment
services can be provided on site at participating schools
during school hours. The benefits of this approach are
improved access to treatment for the student and family and
increased efficiency in resolving problems that a student may
be experiencing at school. In several participating schools,
these services are part of a continuum as described in our
Prevention/Intervention Services section “School
Teams.”
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Community-Based Wrap Around
Services
The Wrap Around Program provides intensive, family-focused, mental health
treatment for children, adolescents and their families in the
home, school or community setting. Services are provided to
those who meet wrap around eligibility requirements.
Services include psychological evaluations to prescribe the services; Mobile Therapy
Behavioral Specialist Consultation and Therapeutic Staff
Support.
Contact Us
Address: 1705 Maple
Avenue (E. 17th St. Entrance), Homestead, PA
15120
Phone: 412-351-0222
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Auberle Outpatient Treatment
Through a collaboration with Auberle, Children and Family Services Treatment now offers outpatient treatment at the McKeesport group home site to residents of the group home as well as to children and their families in the local community.
Contact
Us
Address: 1705 Maple Avenue (E. 17th St. Entrance), Homestead,
PA
15120
Phone: 412-351-0222,
ext. 500
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Summer Therapeutic Activities Camp (S.T.A.P.)
An innovative summer day camp that provides children with behavioral health issues opportunities to engage in activities with their peers and develop a sense of competence and self confidence. The camp is staffed with highly qualified mental health professionals who
provide a structured and supportive group environment. Candidates for camp must meet the Wraparound
eligibility requirements.
Contact
Us
Address: 1705 Maple Avenue (E. 17th St. Entrance), Homestead,
PA
15120
Phone: 412-351-0222,
ext. 500
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