Home Programs & Services Regional Services About Us Contact Careers DONATE Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment Program Psychiatry Services Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) helps families meet the challenges associated with a young person’s emotional and behavioral difficulties. CPST is effective in helping youth with chronic, serious emotional problems or behaviors including: Severe depression and anxiety Frequent and severe outbursts Destruction of property Aggression toward others Behaviors resulting in school exclusions Thoughts or acts of self injury or harming others This program is particularly effective for youth where less intensive interventions have been unsuccessful or who have had multiple psychiatric hospitalizations. CPST emphasizes long-term change that families can maintain following treatment. Any combination of services may be provided to the youth and family including: Family interventions Individual sessions with youth Individual sessions with parents Assistance with management of crises Consultation with schools Coordination of activities with school systems, juvenile court and other social service agencies Arrangement of comprehensive assessment services including psychiatric and psychological evaluations Facilitation of individually tailored care How the Program Works The Team How to Make a Referral Cuyahoga County (216) 459-9827 | Lorain County (440) 462-1340 | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Employee Greenshades Login © 2021 Applewood Centers DONATE