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Day Treatment For Children
& Adolescents Serving
Northeast Wisconsin
The
Day Treatment program is designed to meet the mental health needs of
children between the ages of 7 and 18 who are exhibiting problematic
behaviors. Through this structured program, a wide variety of services are
offered including individual and family counseling, group therapy specific
to the needs of the child, and academic assistance.
Target
Population
Day
Treatment staff have the experience and expertise to work effectively with
children who: w
Have behaviors of defiance, hostility, and negativism; lose their temper; argue with adults; blame others for
his/her mistakes; act angry or resentful; deliberately annoy people w
Have behaviors of inattention and/or hyperactivity; do not
seem to listen when spoken to directly; do not follow through on
instruction; avoid or dislike school work or homework; leave their seat in
classroom settings when remaining seated is expected w
Violate the basic rights of others; act aggressively toward people and animals; destroy property; lie or
steal; violate rules such as curfew, run away from home, are truant from
school; are depressed or suicidal w
Demonstrate substance abuse behaviors, have a negative change of
friends; hangovers; declining grades in school; use of drugs;
skipping school w
Have difficulties dealing with the impact of sexual abuse
including issues of trust, fearfulness, and acting out behavior Treatment
Team
Our professional treatment team
includes a consulting child psychiatrist, a consulting psychologist, social
workers, clinical therapists, a registered nurse, and an
expressive/recreational counselor.
Advantages
of Day Treatment
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Provides an alternative to inpatient
care
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Cost is considerably less expensive than inpatient
care
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Serves as a transition from inpatient care to out patient care
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Keeps the child in the home while providing therapeutic programming
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More therapeutic resources are available than can be provided by out patient
treatment
Goals
of Day Treatment
w Support parents and assist them to become confident with their parenting
techniques
w Encourage youth to manage feelings such as anger and
sadness
w Increase youth’s
self-esteem
w Foster the development of academic
skills
w Improve communication skills between peers and
adults
w Offer education on issues such as family problems, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and health-related
issues
w Present alternatives to delinquent behavior
patterns
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Provide recreational and expressive therapy
opportunities
How
to Participate
For more information or to participate in the Day Treatment program, contact
Family Services at:
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Green Bay & Door County -- 920-433-3372
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Fox Valley -- 920-954-6804
A
consultation will be scheduled with our program staff to assess the child's difficulties and
make recommendations for treatment. Fees are payable through private insurance or
medical assistance. We will work closely with you do develop convenient financial
arrangements.
Certified
by the State of Wisconsin: AODA Day Treatment w
Mental Health Day Treatment
View
a Day Treatment
brochure: Green
Bay/Fox Valley
/ Door
County Return
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