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Narrative

 Evaluations

ACS clinicians conduct same-day emergency mental health and substance use evaluations and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of court-involved youth. Our clinicians conduct in-depth interviews with the child and family, gather school and health records, and prepare a detailed report of their findings for the Juvenile Court. The report tells the story of the child and family in a new way, taking into account the many facets of the child’s life and their unique circumstances. A careful and detailed formulation is developed, incorporating family history, the child’s developmental background, their school performance over time, and a full review of their medical and mental health history. This formulation informs a list of thoughtful and individualized recommendations intended to target the specific needs of the child and their family.

Treatment

ACS offers individual, family, and group treatment at no cost to families. Treatment sessions are focused on self-identified issues and helping the child or adolescent find positive ways to manage life stressors. Psychoeducational treatment groups help kids learn the skills needed to understand and cope with the challenges they face. Topics and areas of focus often include:

• Positive communication skills
• Dealing with anger and conflict resolution
• Boundaries and healthy relationships
• Coping with emotions
• Stress management
• Bullying
• Safety and social media
• Alcohol and drug use: education and dealing with peer pressure

Service Types

• Family Support
• Outpatient - Mental Illness

Program Type

• Counseling
• Mental Health

Populations Served

• Mental Illness

Ages Served

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service
• Licensed By: Department of Mental Health