This program provides in-home, community-based family assessment and treatment for adolescents involved in the criminal justice system, giving them the strategies and tools to complete their education and to become productive citizens.

Eligibility

• Between the ages of 12 and 18
• Involved (either formally or informally) with DCJ
• Unable to be immediately and appropriately served in the community
• For GAIN, has not received a comprehensive Mental Health or Alcohol & Drug assessment in last 12 months
• For out-patient therapy, has a Mental Health or Alcohol & Drug diagnosis and/or meets criteria for level 1 or level 2 treatment

Services

• Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN)
• Out-patient Mental Health & Alcohol & Drug treatment
• Crisis intervention

Detention care coordination

Mental Health Care Coordinators ensure that mental health care is coordinated for detained youth with serious mental health issues. Services include:

• Transition Planning (including assessment)
• Liaison with outside treatment providers to increase “ownership” of detained clients
• Custody Staff Education

Contact

Deena Corso
ATYF Community Justice Manager
503-988-4067