Home Based Crisis Intervention Program
Provides an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization and/or placements for at risk children, ages 5-17. Intervention is conducted at the family’s home or other natural setting (i.e. park, library).
The program is short term, lasting 4-6 weeks.
At the end of this period if additional services are required the program will make the necessary linkages.
Services:
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Crisis intervention.
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24-hour on call coverage.
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Family counseling.
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Parenting skills.
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Management of psychotropic medication.
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Assertiveness and communication skills training.
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Referrals to legal, medical, mental health and other entitlements.
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School advocacy.
Admission Process:
Children must be deemed “at risk of psychiatric hospitalization” by a Psychiatristin order to be admitted to the program.
A psychosocial summary and a psychiatric evaluationare required documentation for acceptance.
Staff:
All services are provided by bilingual/bicultural workers. (English/Spanish).
Staff Consists of Program Coordinator, 5 Counselors and a Psychiatrist.
Catchment Areas:
Brooklyn, NY.
Barbara Bonhomme
Program Director
12 Park Street (lower level)
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel: 718-596-1320