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    School Based Behavioral Health Services (SBBH)

    Providing mental health services for students with emotional and behavioral health challenges in the school. A referral is required for enrollment.

    Program Overview

    Our School Based Behavioral Health program is designed to offer mental health services for students who are dealing with emotional and behavioral health challenges.  Our staff of licensed therapists provide services to students in their school and is also available consult and offer trainings to educators. Access to these services is obtained through a school district’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or through the Student Assistance Program.

    Our therapists blend mental health services with a student’s education throughout the school day.  We provide individual and group interventions which focus on building interpersonal skills, new coping options, conflict resolution, decision making and wellness planning.  The therapist can consult with a student’s teachers to help them understand how their mental health challenges could be impacting their learning. By doing this, our therapists are subsequently able to create positive strategies to help students overcome these challenges.  Additionally, our therapists work to build a bridge to the home and community by engaging with a student’s family and linking them to additional resources. 

    Because we offer a variety of School Based Behavioral Health programs, the nature of services that we offer to each school vary and are tailored to meet the unique and individual needs of the students, families, and school personnel.  Our services are flexible, fluid, and integrated into the school’s culture and climate. Aligning with the concepts of Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS), the role of our staff can range from supporting students who are identified as being the most critical in need  and at risk for placement (Tier 3) to training teachers and administrators on how to build a safe, welcoming environment where students can learn. 

    We are a partner in the Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Network (PAPBS) and are able to support the implementation of School Wide Positive Behavioral Support system in your school district through our certified facilitators.   

    Eligibility Requirements
    Access to our programs depends on the type of service that your school district receives. School based outpatient services are funded through medical assistance and private insurance.
    Get in Touch

      Please use this form to Get In Touch with us about your non-emergency questions. In the event of an emergency or mental health crisis, please call 911 or your local county crisis center (click here for a list)

      Point of Contact

      Contact your school district to determine if your child is eligible for our services. If your district has school based outpatient treatment, a referral can be made through the Student Assistance Program at your child’s school.

      Crisis Numbers for the following schools:
      Clairton 412-722-4836
      Lincoln 412-390-6524
      Westinghouse 412-689-4953

      School Districts who are interested in learning more about Wesley Family Services’ School Based programs should contact:

      Lindsay Brain
      Clinical Manager
      412-302-9779

      Or use the Get In Touch form on this page.

      For a program handout, please go here.

       

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      Other Programs

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      Administrative Service Coordination (Child and Adult)
      Helping people navigate the mental health system and get the right care, at the right time.
      Blended Service Coordination - Child and Adult
      Providing mental health service coordination services in a community setting. Our goal is to reduce psychiatric hospitalizations while achieving recovery and health maintenance.
      Stepping Stones Supportive Living Program
      Community-based housing supports program that provides services to individuals with a history of serious and persistent mental illness. A referral is required.
      School Based Partial Hospital Services (SBPHS)
      Providing day treatment services that are infused with educational programming for children and teenagers in grades K-12 who are experiencing intensive mental health and psychological challenges.
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