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ALEXANDER YOUTH NETWORK - MULTISYSTEMIC THERAPY (MST)

Location: Wilmington, New hanover County, NC

Length of service: 4 to 6 months

MST is an intensive family & community based treatment program that addresses the multiple determinants of antisocial behavior in adolescents. MST is research focused and outcome driven. It has proven to be a cost effective program that aims to decrease the rates of incarceration & out-of-home placements.

Problem Areas Addressed:

  • Family - family relationship quality
  • Family - parenting skills
  • Family - child welfare concerns
  • Community and peers - anti-social influences
  • Mental health - treatment
  • Aggression - bullying/threatening

Minimum Age Served: 12
Maximum Age Served: : 17
Target Gender: : All

After Hours Availability:

Evenings,Weekends

Enrollment Requirement: :

  • Comprehensive clinical assessment
  • Interview
  • Referral form
  • Other

Counties Served:

Brunswick , Columbus , New hanover , Pender

Program Classification:

Mental Health And Substance Use
> Home Based Mental Health Services
--> Multisystemic Therapy

Payment Type:

  • Health choice
  • Medicaid