After-School Therapeutic Program for Developmentally Disabled Adolescents with Psychiatric Needs – Checkers
Checkers is a therapeutic after-school program for developmentally disabled adolescents, ages 12 through 17, who require intensive structured therapy to address emotional and behavioral issues.
This one-of-a-kind program for adolescents with complex needs provides community-based specialized clinical services that may eliminate the need for more restrictive out-of-home interventions and placements.
Program Highlights
- Psychiatric evaluation and on-going assessment
- Medication monitoring
- Individual, family and group therapy
- Therapeutic activities designed to enhance communication and social skills
- Independent living, self-esteem, social skills and anger management groups
Program Specifics
Intakes, evaluations, family therapy sessions and psychiatric appointments may be scheduled outside of regular program hours
Transportation is available on a limited basis and subject to availability
Coordination of all services for one fee
Immediate response to all referrals
Specialized program tailored to meet the needs of adolescents with dual disabilities
Hours available
Four evenings a week from 4:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
For more information, please call: 201.646.0333