Family Services – Billie Kress Center

For young people struggling with severe mental, emotional and behavioral issues, Family Services – Billie Kress Center offers an intensive live in treatment program in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The program serves youth ages 10 to 17. There are two double rooms and 18 private rooms in this establishment. Every child’s room has a separate bathroom. In addition, there are two classrooms, two cozy rooms for group and family counseling, a sensory room and a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area. Both indoor and outdoor leisure spaces are also available on the premises.

Their close knit and extensive staffing arrangements guarantee a secure and comfortable atmosphere for kids. They approach providing treatment services in a trauma informed and individualized manner. In addition to working with families and referral sources to create individualized care plans, their skilled multidisciplinary staff conducts thorough needs based assessments. This process occurs within the first 30 days of admission and lays the foundation for the course of treatment.

They offer a variety of evidenced based therapeutic services. Along with individual and family therapy services, they also include cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma therapy and independent living skills development. They also offer individual and group dialectical behavior therapy and AODA therapy.

They have permission to cater to a maximum of 22 minors who can be either male or female. They assist kids with various diagnoses as well as issues related to alcohol and other drug abuse. They can also serve a type 2 correctional order for minors.

Their effectiveness is evaluated by how quickly and smoothly they are able to reintegrate children into a less restrictive environment. Even with the most difficult children they have established a reputation for success. Over 90% of the children they assist are able to reintegrate successfully into their home, schools and other community settings.