DEAF SERVICES
This very specialized program is a multi-faceted therapeutic program with inpatient/outpatient services for deaf and hard of hearing youth from 5 to 18 years. The goal is for the child to develop the skills necessary to interact positively within the least restrictive environment. A second goal is for the child to obtain a better understanding of issues related to being deaf or hard of hearing, whether they are the child's or the parent's, and learn skills to help manage in every day situations. Our commitment to children and families is focused on the development of skills necessary to understand and interact positively in home, school and community environment
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HOW WE HELP
Behavioral health problems in children are complex and can involve an array of behaviors and symptoms including confusion, frustration, sadness, and worry. Skilled care to diagnose, treat, and give hope is crucial to helping children and families find solutions.
HOW TO GET STARTED
It is as easy as giving us a call at 614-252-0731. Our intake department will work with you to determine if our resources are a good fit for your family's needs. If you want an online connection, feel free to email our Marketing department at to request information electronically. Either way, we will work to ensure that you get the resources you need.
WHO CAN MAKE A REFERRAL?
Absolutely anyone can make a referral to St. Vincent Family Center. We are
here to assist anyone who is concerned about the mental or behavioral health
of our community's children. We have detailed brochures about each of our available
programs, and if further answers are needed, please feel free to give us a
call at 614-252-0731 or email our Intake Department.
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By referring a family in need to St. Vincent Family Center, you will be providing an immeasurable service to your friends and/or family. The value of working with our caring team of highly-trained specialists is measured best in the faces of children who are able to return to and function in a regular classroom, keep up with their peers, control their tempers and maintain passing grades. By empowering children to control their mental and behavioral health issues, we are strengthening the community one family at a time.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Provision of clinical services stems from individual treatment plans which are formulated with families. Each treatment plan lists the type and frequency of services to be provided to the child and their family.
CASE MANAGEMENT
Consultation and advocacy are provided to assist children and families in accessing and negotiating resources for the maximum benefit of the child and family. Case managers can provide home based services throughout Ohio depending on the needs of the family.
EXTENDED DAY PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION
EDPH is a group-based program consisting of a combination of therapeutic groups and activities providing children opportunity to identify, learn and practice methods to effectively manage individual target behaviors and symptoms. The group curriculum consists of the following core areas:
Social and peer interactions
Conflict resolution/communication skills
Anger/stress management
Life-skills
Feeling expressions
Self-Esteem
Compliance with rules and authority
SCHOOL AGE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION
Children in this program have exhausted all other educational alternatives and are at risk of being expelled from their regular school due to severe behavioral problems. The goal of the program is for the children and their parents/guardians to learn to manage the children's behaviors so they may return to a regular school setting and maintain their behavior and academic performance so they are able to eventually graduate from high school.
Admission Criteria
Children seeking admission for treatment services generally meet the following criteria:
Exhibit mild/severe to chronic emotional, social and/ or behavioral challenges, which result from a primary psychiatric diagnosis.
Past history of treatment resistance, failed foster care placement and/or multiple acute inpatient stays.
Limited community/mental health resources in addressing psychosocial/academic needs prior to seeking treatment with St. Vincent's.
MEET THE TEAM
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Chris JohnsonAdaptive Behavior SpecialistChris “C.J.” Johnson, MSW, LSW, has a Master’s degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Gallaudet University. C.J. brings a wealth of experience to our clinical team; he previously worked with the Netcare Deaf Treatment Team, Southeast, Inc., and the Deaf Services Center Deaf Kids & Teens Club. |
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Annie WelchSouthwest Ohio Services CoordinatorAnnie Welch, M.A., has a wealth of experience coordinating services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. She has worked as a behavioral specialist, senior case manager, partial hospitalization coordinator and Deaf Services coordinator. Annie has a Master’s degree from Gallaudet University and a Bachelor’s degree from Wright State University. |
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Dara BarilCase ManagerDara Baril, M.A., has extensive experience working with Deaf children. She has a Master’s degree in School Counseling/Guidance from Gallaudet University and a Certificate in Negotiation and Mediation. Prior to joining the Deaf Services Team, Dara was a Research Assistant at the University of Rochester working with Deaf and Hearing individuals. |
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Kristy Nunley-PalmerStaff InterpreterKristy's linguistic and cultural competence comes from her experience with Deaf parents in conjunction with her training at Columbus State where she received an Associates Degree in Interpreting. |
