INDIVIDUALIZED ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM

The Individualized Alternative Program is designed for clients who are typically lower functioning, have poor social skills, have an Axis I diagnosis, have a history of fairly severe aggression, and the traditional residential setting (large numbers of youth) has proven to be ineffective.

We provide and facilitate community based services based on the need(s) of the youth served on an individualized basis.  Professional clinical staff develops and monitors treatment directed services which are built upon the strengths of the individual.  Staff ratio is 1 to 3

Service Location(s):
Columbia, Missouri (Three Houses)
Farmington, Missouri (Two Houses)
Moberly, Missouri (One House)
Springfield, Missouri (One House)

Admission Requirements:
Male or female ages 12 to 21
IQ above 60
Require intensive supervision in a community setting
Stable on medications
Lack of sexual offender history
No need for detox from drugs and/or alcohol
Not actively psychotic
Ability to function with assistance in a community setting
Willingness to participate in treatment and assist with the development of the treatment plan.
Priority status will be given to “crisis” situations

Community Based Services Provided (varies by location):
Psychiatry
Individual, Family, and Group Therapy
Life Skills Training
Educational (Public School, GED, Homebound, or Community College)
Structured Recreation / Socialization
Mentoring Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Coordination
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) based treatment

Contact:
Columbia, Holts Summit, Moberly, MO
Trueman Orson
573-442-9916
Fx: 573-442-9915
email: true...@care4kids.org

Farmington, MO
Caren Mell
573-756-6744
Fx: 573-756-5579
email: care...@care4kids.org

Springfield, MO
Leslie Snyder
417-862-9634
Fx: 417-865-6507
email: lesl...@care4kids.org