Early Childhood Services: (Serving children birth to eight): Research is increasingly demonstrating the benefits of early intervention and prevention. Early Childhood Services (ECS) at CASC provide research-based best practice services to young children, families, child care programs, schools, and community programs. Our EC services offer evidence-based programs including I Can Problem Solve social skills groups, Incredible Years Parenting Programs, Dina Dinosaur social skills groups, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and mental health consultation services.

Psychological Assessment Services

Psychological Assessment & Consultation Services Department (PACS) offers quality, comprehensive psychological assessment and testing services for children and adolescents experiencing academic, behavioral, and/or mood-related difficulties.

PARENT SUPPORT/ADVOCACY

Parent Support Team assists parents in understanding and navigating the system of care,  parent education, linkage with community resources, and development of natural support networks.  The team provides emotional support for families of clients through sharing experiences, problem-solving, providing information, and advocacy.

PEER SUPPORT/ADVOCACY

Peer Support Team assists young adult clients through role modeling; understanding and navigating the system of care; linkage with community resources; positive peer activities including summer group activities; and emotional, educational, and employment support.  Independent Living Skills groups, Teen Parent group, and the Young Adult Advisory Council are additional activities the team offers.

Community Supportive Psychiatric Treatment (CPST) is a rehabilitative service focused on the management of emotional and behavioral symptoms, breaking down barriers to success, and restoring the child/adolescent's functioning to the highest level possible.  Identifying and utilizing client strengths, employing skill-building activities, identifying natural supports, and working with youth/families in their homes, schools, and communities are key components of CPST.

Children and Adolescents (preschool through age 18):  Child & Adolescent Service Center assists families, children and adolescents through individual and family counseling, case management, group counseling, and linking families to needed services in our community.

Child and Adolescent Trauma Team (CATT): This innovative program serves children, adolescents, and their caregivers who have experienced any trauma, including but not limited to: sexual, physical, and/or emotional abuse, witnessed violence, or loss of a loved one through death or placement outside of the home. Our skilled and experienced staff are trained in best practice and evidence-based approaches, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). A sense of trust is restored in those served and they are empowered to return to their normal level of functioning through high quality trauma assessments, counseling, and advocacy services. Child and Adolescent Service Center is an active partner of the Children’s Network of Stark County and is a member of the Victim’s Rights Coalition.

Community Support Services:  Community supports include advocacy, monitoring, planning and linkage plus referral to other needed services in the community.

Counseling and Therapy Services:  We Offer a variety of psychological counseling services to children and their families to assist them in overcoming difficulties.  Individual, group, and family counseling is available both in the office and throughout the community.

Transitional Community Treatment Team:  This program focuses on comprehensive, "one stop shop" approach with young adults ages 14-22 with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.  We offer community supports and treatment in the areas of employment, education, living situations and community life adjustment.

Eastern Alliance Stark Team (EAST):  Comprehensive, community-based services, individual and family counseling, case management, consultations to schools, group counseling and psychiatric services to families in Alliance, Louisville, Marlington, and Minerva communities.

The ADHD Clinic:  (ADHD is an abbreviation for the diagnosis: Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder) The ADHD assessment protocols were established based on best practice, consultation with nationally known ADHD experts, and the exploration of the latest available research in the field. The ADHD Clinic is designed to assess school-aged children for problems related to paying attention, concentrating, increased activity level, and/or impulsive behavior. The highly trained ADHD Clinic staff utilize interviews, psychological testing, rating scales, observation, and other methods as part of the diagnostic process. Various treatment options are also available.

Home-Based Services

In collaboration with the Stark County Department of Job & Family Services, Child & Adolescent Service Center staff provide brief, intensive in-home services to children and families as a means of increased stabilization while preventing out-of-home placement.

Medical Services

Psychiatric Services:  Child & Adolescent Service Center provides a full array of psychiatric services to children and adolescents with the latest psychopharmacologic medications.  We also provide medical outreach services in community settings.

School-Based Services

Louisville School Program:  Comprehensive, school-based services in the Louisville school district.  Services include school consultation, home visits and family therapy.

Day Treatment:  This is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach combining mental health counseling, special education, and family involvement for children with severe, emotional and behavior disturbances who have been unsuccessful in home, community and traditional school settings.

Blended Avenues Needed by Kids B.A.N.K.:  The BANK program provides 16-22 year olds with the necessary supports, training and advocacy to move them toward self-sufficiency and appropriate community participation.

LINK - Canton City Schools Program (kindergarten through middle school):  This program links children and families to needed community and mental health services throughout the Canton City Schools using therapists and community support providers.

Care Team:  A unique collaboration involving police officers, mental health clinicians, the court system and social service agencies designed to help students and parents in school and community settings.  Services include individual and group prevention and interventions, with asset building activities.  The Care Team Model was developed at Fairless High School, where it continues today.  Other schools include Navarre Elementary School and Alliance City Schools.  Positive changes in students' academic performance and decreases in discipline problems have many school systems considering this model.  Direct care staff (a therapist and Behavior and Adjustment Coach) from Child and Adolescent Service Center are and integral part of the Care Team Model.

Group Services

Adventure Plus:  This treatment alternative utilizes experiential learning to turn passive therapeutic activities into active and multidimensional experiences.  During the summer months, services are delivered that include day and residential camp experiences.  The program focuses on building self-esteem, increasing problem solving, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills.  Plus, it's lots of fun.

Youth Sex Offender (YSO):  Group therapy services are part of the YSO program for adjudicated youth sex offenders to reduce the likelihood of reoffending sexual behaviors.  Comprehensive risk assessment, safety protocols and treatment are vital components of this program to prevent sexual reoffending.

Pegasus Collaboration:  CASC conducts a unique group therapy program at Pegasus Farms Equestrian Center for the Disabled.  Children and adolescents (ages 8-18) provide community service while developing valuable life skills.  In addition to learning how to care for and ride horses, children and youth help Pegasus Farm with chores and conduct horsemanship classes for the severely disabled.

Adventure Plus Early Childhood Groups: Our groups, developed for children 3-5 years old, focus on teaching young children the foundations of problem-solving skills. Using the evidence-based program “I Can Problem Solve” children learn to see there is more than one way to solve a problem, to recognize that people have feelings, and to understand how behaviors are related to outcomes.  Through play, crafts and physical activity, group members are provided with opportunities to build their social skills through guided peer interactions.

The Incredible Years Parent Training Program: This model parenting program, developed by Carolyn Webster-Stratton, has been proven to be effective and to produce positive changes for families. The goals of the 12 week program are to prevent and/or reduce child behavior problems, promote children’s social, emotional and academic success and provide parents and families with information and support. These programs are available at CASC and in community venues.

The Incredible Years Dina Dinosaur Early Childhood Groups: We are now offering the Dina Dinosaur social skills, emotion regulation and problem-solving small group therapy program! This program, developed for children ages 4-8, uses videotape examples, puppets, special activities, books and games to promote children’s social, emotional and academic competence, positive peer interactions, reduce behavioral problems, and foster children’s self esteem and self-management skills. We offer these programs at CASC and in other early care and education sites.

Kids Gone Wild: One hour parenting seminars based upon research. Parents can attend any or all sessions. These seminars can be helpful for families who have previously attended other parenting programs, such as the Incredible Years, or for families who can benefit from the brief seminar format.