Counseling, Life Skills Groups, Information and Referral

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Contact Information

KeySteps Inc.
Contact: Bette Bohlke-O'Gara, Executive Director
Email Address: bbohlkeogara@keystepsboston.org
Phone: 617-263-1235

14 Beacon Street Suite 102A Boston, MA 02108
Area Served: Boston

Map Location Counseling, Life Skills Groups, Information and Referral

Narrative

Schiil based counseling: 

Licensed Masters' level KeySteps counselors offer full time, year round school -based counseling to help newcomers to the country, expectant and parenting teens, special needs youth and others. They learn to cope with and resolve issues that hamper their ability to fully participate in academic work. To do so, staff collaborates with teachers, health care personnel and human service providers. They design flexible systems of support tailored to meet the needs and aspirations of youth as they discover and plan for positive, sustainable futures.

Life Skills Groups: 

Life skills groups are offered to help youth enhance their communication with peers, teachers and family members. They learn to anticipate and avoid risky behaviors. They can make responsible choices that lead to healthy futures.

Case Management, Information & Referral Services:

Many teens need help accessing and navigating our complicated education, health, social welfare and immigration systems. They may need help accessing medical care, day care, tutoring, financial support systems, housing, immigration services, employment, higher education, post high school training and more. KeySteps staff provides case management services for youth. We often act as a liaisons between students, teachers, community based personnel and others.

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Schools - Day
  • Skills Training

Program Type

  • Education
  • Transition

Populations Served

  • Behavior Disorder
  • Learning Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service