Intensive Support Services
Service Description:The Multisystemic Therapy (Hilo and Leeward Oahu) program assists youth and their families in overcoming complex clinical issues to achieve sustained success. Problem behaviors are viewed as having multi-determinants and the MST model seeks interventions within the entire ecology of the youth, i.e. community, peers, school and family.
Eligibility:
Referrals for services are provided by the Department of Health and the Department of Education.
Youth has a known mental health diagnosis; treatment in a less-restrictive setting was attempted; youth and family have insufficient or severely limited resources or skills necessary to cope with an immediate crisis; the youth and family issues are unmanageable in school based behavioral programs settings and require intensive, coordinated clinical and positive behavioral intervention; youth is at risk of out of home placement or is currently in out-of-home placement and reunification is imminent
Fees:
There are no fees charged for this program.
Funders:
This program is funded by the State Departments of Health and Education.
Your Rights:
As a participant in a Child and Family Service program you have the following rights:
- The right to a humane service environment
- The right to services free from unlawful discrimination
- The right to be involved in your own service planning
- The right to confidentiality except when otherwise mandated by law
- The right to services which are least restrictive and most convenient
- The right to file a complaint if these rights are infringed
Clients are expected to participate in the intake process (consents, face sheet, assessments, & performance contract); sign the treatment plan acknowledging review; and maintain weekly contact with provider due to the intensity of the 3-5 month program. Focus of program is on changing youth behaviors through increase parental monitoring and participation.
Locations:
Oahu
91-1841 Fort Weaver Road
Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Phone: (808) 681-1447
East Hawaii
1266 Kamehameha Avenue, A-5
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: (808) 935-2188
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
