New Directions is a therapeutic after-school program of CBH Care for adolescents, ages 12 through 17, who are in need of intensive structured therapy to address serious emotional and behavioral issues. This program provides community-based therapeutic services that may eliminate the need for more restrictive out-of- home interventions and placements.

Details

Highlights of the New Directions programs include:

• Psychiatric evaluation and on-going assessment
• Medication monitoring
• Individual case management, Family and Group Therapy
• Parent Education Groups and Workshops groups
• Grief and Loss, Coping Skills, Self-Esteem, Independent Living, Conflict Resolution, Trauma, and Anger Management groups

Program Specifics:

• Mondays through Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
• Family therapy sessions, intakes, evaluations, and psychiatric appointments may be scheduled outside of regular program hours
• Transportation is subject to availability
• Coordination of all services for one fee
• Specific short term therapy for youth with suicidal ideation
• Immediate response to all referrals

Program Contact:
Cadence Tempest, LSW 
Program Coordinator-New Directions  (201)-296-6028 (Program)  [email protected]

Contact Cadence [email protected] to complete an intake from 12 P - 8 P.  Or Jose Cancel at 201-296-6032, [email protected].

Over 25 years experience providing specialized clinical services for children and adolescents.

Eligibility	Covered by Medicaid, some private insurances accepted. Sliding Scale.
Age Groups	Adolescents
Community Services	Family & Support Services Youth Groups
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health ADHD / ADD Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Conduct Disorder Depression Grief / Loss Mental Health Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Teen Issues
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Assessment / Evaluation Counseling / Therapy, Family Counseling / Therapy, Group Counseling / Therapy, Individual Medication Monitoring Treatment Setting Outpatient, Hospital / Inpatient
Payment Options	System of Care (CSOCI Medicaid / FlexFunds)

Last Updated: 09/09/24