Comprehensive Services

This comprehensive evaluation is conducted by a licensed mental health professional. The identified consumer and any other relevant parties such as family members or referring caseworkers may be included in the evaluation process. The consumer’s psychosocial history and presenting problem are thoroughly examined. A diagnosis is formulated along with level of care and treatment recommendations.

The purpose of a Medication Assessment is to determine the appropriateness of psychoactive medication(s) as part of the treatment plan. Probable benefits and possible risks are discussed to help consumers to make an informed decision. Medication Management entails follow-up visits for consumers who are prescribed psychoactive medication, typically on a monthly basis, to monitor the effectiveness and issue on-going prescriptions.

TF-CBT is an evidence-based clinical model which combines various therapeutic approaches that have strong research support for improving the psychological functioning of trauma-affected youth. These approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Skill-building (includes relaxation methods), Narrative therapy, Exposure therapy and Family therapy. This model is intended to run 12 to 15 weeks, after which time the consumer may transition with our agency for ongoing therapy.

A group intervention designed to help individuals who experience sexual, physical, and emotional abuse to learn impacts of trauma and abuse in their lives, become stronger and move forward in life and develop skills to deal with current life problems. TRES is not a process group, it uses a psycho-educational focus and skill-building approach, emphasizes survivor empowerment and peer support and teaches individual techniques for self-soothing, boundary maintenance and current problem solving.

We provide school-based mental health services in several schools within Prince George’s County Public Schools and the District of Columbia Public Schools. Schools receive a full-time therapist to provide social/emotional and mental health services based on the Multi-Tiered Services and Supports (MTSS) model. Services are provided to the entire school including school personnel, parents, families, and students. Therapists collaborate with the school to respond to mental/behavioral health crises that arise.

The rehabilitation program provides services to children, adolescents, and adults with diagnosed psychiatric disorders with MD Medicaid. Rehabilitation services include training in anger management, conflict resolution and social skills, medication monitoring, recovery management, assistance with activities of daily living, employment services, housing assistance, mobility training and connecting you to resources.

Healthy Transitions (HT): Transitional Age Youth (TAY) program serves residents of PG County ages 16-25 years old who are diagnosed with or at risk of developing serious mental health conditions, unhoused, entering or aging out of foster care, or entering or exiting out of juvenile justice care and custody. The youth will receive care coordination, transition planning, trauma- and grief-informed care, and crisis prevention services.

The System of Care program serves children and youth aged 0 -21 who have or are at risk of developing serious emotional disturbances. The program offers mental health services, including diagnostic assessments, counseling, medication management, substance use treatment, and coordination with school health providers. Families also receive support through groups, culturally competent care, and advocacy services.