Our services

 On-going face-to-face interaction with a therapist for children, adolescents and families to resolve their problems. 

 Assesses the need for medication and the child or adolescent's progress while on medication.    

 Links parents/guardians with other services in the community to meet the children or adolescent's behavioral healthcare needs.

 Children's Advantage staff consults with schools, community organizations and designated preschool/childcare facilities to provide prevention and early identification of youth experiencing potential mental health issues.    

We have resources in the following districts/locations: 

Biomed | Crestwood | Field | Garfield | Kent  Maplewood | Ravenna | Rise | Rootstown  Southeast | Waterloo | Windham

 School-based services include but are not limited to:

• Initial consultation with student
• Consultation with teachers and other staff
• Classroom observation
• Parent skills training
• Psycho-educational groups; anger management problem solving, self-esteem & more
• Consultation and training for school teachers and staff
• Classroom presentations -- conflict resolution, problem solving skills and more
• School-based services are available for children in preschool through adolescents in high school

 Our team specializes in working with youth, and young adults struggling with substance use and mental health challenges. We provide assessment and individual services as well as support for families.  

Utilizing The Seven Challenges® program, we help substance dependent youth to make a commitment to change.