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,WeekendsEnrollment 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
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