Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) for Minors
Child and Adolescent PRP services are available to those individuals who are 5-17 years of age, who are receiving treatment from a physician or licensed clinician for a mental health diagnosis, and who have or are eligible for medical assistance. Services are offered in combination of settings in order to best meet the needs of the client (i.e. onsite afternoon/evening program, offsite outings, in-home, etc.). Following a period of assessment which evaluates the individual’s strengths and preferences, the rehabilitation counselor will work with the client and his/her parent guardian to implement individualized rehabilitation goals.
Target areas may include but are not limited to the following:
Development of age-appropriate social skills
Self-esteem/confidence building
Development of conflict resolution skills
Anger management techniques
Community awareness/safety
Advocacy
Education
Life skills training (i.e. grooming, hygiene, nutrition, etc.)
Assisting the parent/guardian with scheduling and maintaining appointments for the child/adolescent
Coordination of care with the parent/guardian, as well as with other providers/treatment team members (i.e. therapist, psychiatrists, PCP, substance abuse providers, specialists)
Other areas of need as identified
Step of Faith makes every effort to respond flexibly to our clients and is easily accessible to our clients. Step of Faith, when appropriate, works in collaboration with schools, child welfare/foster system, and other child/family caring agencies. The services at Step of Faith are provided to the general public without bias towards race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or sexual preference. Step of Faith also prides itself in providing services that are culturally competent.
Referrals
We welcome your questions and referrals regarding our services at Step of Faith Health. If you would like more information about referring yourself, your child, family, or friend to be seen at Step of Faith Health, or would like to speak to someone by phone, please contact our Main Office at: 410.205.9013 Referral staff members are available from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday through Friday, and will gladly answer your questions. If you reach voice mail, please leave a message and a staff member will promptly return your call.
