HOME BASED & RESPITE SERVICES
The Child and Adolescent Home-Based Services Program helps youths age 0-17 who are having challenges in the way they are developing socially or emotionally, or are having challenges adjusting to changes at home or at school. The Home-Based Team goes into the home, school or neighborhood to help families in need together.
Primary Services Provided:
Home-Based counseling and psycho-educational services
Intensive Case Management
Psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring
School-Based mental health services
In home respite services
Individuals are eligible for Home-Based services when any one of the following criteria are met:
History of two or more psychiatric hospitalizations;
History of involvement with multiple service providers, including at least three of the following
Public or private psychiatric hospital;
Public or private residential treatment facility;
Juvenile justice system;
Special Education (BD/ED);
Substance abuse treatment provider;
Comprehensive Community Based Youth Service (CCBYS) program;
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
History of three unsuccessful outpatient treatment episodes, and youth presently at risk of exclusion from home; or
For in home respite services only, it is sufficient that a youth is registered as a consumer of Grand Prairie Services and at risk of placement outside the home.
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PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
Grand Prairie Services is committed to providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment options to optimize recovery and quality of life for individuals and families. For some individuals, medication is an important tool in restoring a life affected by mental illness. Our psychiatry staff of psychiatrists and nurses, work together with our individuals to develop a medication treatment plan for positive results. We recognize that the individual is the most important member of the team.
Our medication clinic plan for wellness begins with the psychiatric assessment. Individuals enrolled in this service are seen consistently to monitor their progress. Individuals receiving psychiatric services may participate in other beneficial GPS services. Psychiatric Services is part of the comprehensive continuum of care at GPS.
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THERAPY/COUNSELING
Therapy and counseling treatment modalities include individual, group and/or family sessions and involves the delivery of formal sessions provided by staff trained within specific theoretical frameworks and/or to address specific issues. This includes evidence based therapeutic approaches such as DBT, cognitive behavior therapy and person-centered brief treatment.
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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Grand Prairie Services is now offering Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. For dates and times please see our events calendar.
Mental Health First Aid is a 8-hour training course. Just as CPR training helps a layperson assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps a layperson assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
You Will Learn
- The prevalence of mental illnesses in the U.S. and their emotional and economic cost.
- The potential warning signs and risk factors for depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, eating disorders and substance abuse disorders.
- A 5-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connects to professional care.
- Resources available to help someone with a mental health problem.
Who can be a Mental Health First Aider?
- Educator
- College/University Leaders
- Students
- Human Resource Professionals
- First Responders/Security Personnel
- Nurses/Physician Assistants
- Members of Faith Communities
- Social Workers
- Caring Citizens
Attendance
Mental Health First Aid is a 8-hour training course that must be attended in its entirety to receive certification. Because of the interactive nature of the course, only 15-25 individuals will be enrolled in each course.
Cost
The cost of the course is $45.00 per person, or $35.00 per person for groups of 5 or more from the same organization. The cost includes 12-hour instruction, a manual, and snacks.
Certification
A certificate will be issued at the completion of the course and may be renewed every three years. Participants may submit their certificate to their appropriate regulatory board for approval of continuing education credits.
Cancellation Policy
To cancel your registration, please contact Verenida Moore at Grand Prairie Services at vmoore@gpsbh.org or call 708-444-1012, ext. 1532.
Myths about Mental illness
Myth: Mental illness is something that only affects others.
Fact: An estimated 1 in 4 Americans have symptoms of a diagnosable mental illness. Mental health crises occur frequently in the workplace, church, family, school, and community.
Myth: Mental illness is not that serious, people get over it.
Fact: Medical experts rate mental disorders among the most significant illnesses. Mental illness interferes with a person’s ability to go to school, work, care for himself or herself, and form relationships.
Please direct correspondence about Mental Health First Aid to:
Grand Prairie Services
17746 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Phone: (708) 444-1012
Email: vmoore@gpsbh.org