Good Neighbor Day Treatment Services treats children between the ages of 5 and 18 years who have a mental health diagnosis. Children receive treatment for behavioral and emotional challenges while developing the necessary skills needed to succeed in the school and the community. Parents and guardians are seen as an integral part of each child’s treatment. They are involved in parent support groups, educational groups, and any individual meetings required for their child. The treatment program offers a highly structured curriculum based on the principles of behavior modification. The child also participates in daily therapeutic groups, which address a variety of issues including pro-social skills, anger management, and self-esteem. Each child’s treatment plan is developed to meet the individual needs of the child. Goals are developed by the staff, the child, and the parent in order to insure that the emotional and behavioral difficulties of each child are being addressed and appropriate goals are set. A child’s treatment lasts for approximately one year.

Admission Criteria

Children must have an Axis I diagnosis to include, but not limited to ADHD, Disruptive Behavior Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, or Depression. Children must be exhibiting behavior that is significantly different from most children their age. These behaviors must be present for at least one year and are expected to continue without mental health interventions. Children may have an Axis II diagnosis of Mild Mental Retardation, providing they’ve demonstrated an ability to understand the behavior modification system in place. The child’s ability to function and absorb the concepts taught by Good Neighbor Day Treatment Services and will be assessed and determined during the initial intake assessment held prior to admittance in the program.

Exclusionary Criteria

• Active psychosis is exhibited by service recipient to a degree that it interferes with the individual’s ability to participate in a meaningful way.
• Exhibition of behavior by the adult that poses substantial risk of serious harm to self or others
• Active Homicidal or suicidal ideation by service recipient.
• Individual refuses services

Treatment Issues

• Child abuse or neglect
• Self-injurious behaviors
• Foster care & adoption issues
• Grief & loss issues
• Difficulty in school
• Poor social skills
• Anger management
• Attachment difficulties/challenges
• Sexual reactive behaviors
• Feelings of depression or anxiety