Home Programs & Services Regional Services About Us Contact Careers DONATE Juvenile Justice It has been estimated that nearly 70% of children currently involved in the Juvenile Justice System experience psychological issues or distress. Research shows that youth who do not get those mental health needs addressed, will go on to recidivate and become more entrenched in the justice system, potentially leading to adult incarceration. In order to minimize this evidence, Applewood has partnered with the Juvenile Courts in both Cuyahoga and Lorain County to offer mental health services to youth involved in the Justice System. At every level of the court process and placement, Applewood offers programming to assist youth and guardians in order to diminish court involvement as well as address the mental health needs that may have contributed to court charges in the first place. Applewood has created a Juvenile Justice Division of services that offers evidence-based treatment in a variety of settings to best meet the needs of the youth and the community. Coordinated Approach to Low Risk Misdemeanors (CALM) Program Crossroads-Lorain Assessment Center-Lorain Multisystemic Therapy® (MST) How the Program Works Applewood Centers therapists provide a complete functional assessment of the youth in the context of their family, school and community. The therapist seeks to understand the youth's problems and the factors that contribute to those problems. Treatment focuses on helping parents build supportive social networks and empowers parents to address the needs of their child more effectively. The program is most effective in helping youth with chronic, violent, delinquent behavior and those with serious emotional problems, including: Truancy and academic problems Serious disrespect and disobedience issues Aggressive behavior such as fighting and property destruction Criminal behavior Drug and alcohol problems Running away from home The therapy's interventions are developed with full collaboration of family members and key figures in the youth's life and can include any combination of the following services: Family therapy Individual sessions with parents Chemical dependency treatment Evaluation of the youth's peer network and arranging alternative activities Consultation with schools Coordinating activities with school systems, court and other social service agencies Arranging a psychiatric consultation Therapy is provided in the home, as well as in neighborhood and community settings. Treatment can be intensive, often including multiple contacts with family and other participants every week. Therapists are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. How to Make a Referral To make a referral or obtain additional information about how our services might be beneficial for a young child you know, please call us at the number below. Our professionals will talk with you confidentially about your concerns and determine if this program would be a good fit. Contact (216) 459-9827 intake@applewoodcenters.org Cuyahoga County (216) 459-9827 | Lorain County (440) 462-1340 | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Employee Greenshades Login © 2021 Applewood Centers DONATE