Family Service of Northwest Ohio – Defiance

Family Service of Northwest Ohio – Clinton St. offers outpatient treatment for children and adolescents with a mental health diagnosis. The program includes individual counseling, psychiatric evaluation, family support, couples therapy and more. Family Service of Northwest Ohio – Clinton Street is located at Defiance, Ohio.

Family Service of Northwest Ohio – Clinton St. has offices in Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams Counties. All offices can be accessed through o central telephone number. Referrals from schools, courts and other community organizations are also welcome. For those that qualify, there is a sliding fee scale based on the size of the household and on the income. As appropriate, they also work with Medicaid, private health insurance and the Four County ADAMH’s Board.

A clinical review of an individual or family with the emphasis on how their specific concern impacts their personal situation. Clinical recommendations are made giving options that are available to them.

Intensive Home-based Therapy Program (IHBT) is a comprehensive service that merges mental health services into a single coordinated service which includes case management, mental health assessment, crisis response, behavioral health counseling and therapy and social services. Sessions are held within the client’s home to provide the structure to help the family function at their highest level of ability. The target population for IHBT is children with severe behavior issues who are at risk of being removed from their home.

Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment includes linking, referring and supporting families to receive appropriate services in the community. Some of the services provided are resource assistance, crisis support and coordination of services. Their case managers work in the community to link and support families. They educate parents and others in effective parenting techniques. They pride themselves on their small caseloads and hands-on approach with each family. Services are tailored to help the client and their families manage life’s challenges.

Intensive Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (ICPST) Is available at Family Service of Northwest Ohio – Clinton St. for children who are involved with multiple systems, are at risk of being removed from their home and have a high need for collaboration between professionals and the family.

The ICPST worker will meet with the family on a regular basis to model parenting skills and implement behavior plans. They will also teach social and anger management skills to the child as needed. The worker will coordinate family team meetings to ensure that all professionals and support systems are working together with the family. Finally, the worker will link the family to needed resources that will assist in stabilizing the family.