Probation and School Success
This collaborative program model known as the PASS program places a probation officer on a school site. Currently there is a probation officer at Thomas E. Mathews School. An Officer at a school site provide non-traditional probation services, prevention, and early intervention to youth and their families.
Our PASS program also supports all local schools during events such as sporting events and school graduations.
Program Provider
Heather
Licensed Marriage and Family
Erika
Substance Abuse Counselor
Monserrat
Programs
Youth gain valuable skills through journaling exercises. Youth participate in various topics, such as Anger Management, Substance Abuse Education, Healthy Communication, Victim Awareness, Peer Relationships, and Self-Control. The Intervention Counselor also facilitates the Independent Living Program which introduces critical life skills to youth, such as; budgeting, banking, job search skills, resume building, mock job interviews, education/financial aid, and how to obtain important personal documents. Our program provider is also member of the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) and provides outreach services to youth and their families.
Individual and Family Therapy
Erika is a Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about providing culturally responsive, evidence-based care to individuals, children, and families. She is skilled in CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches, with experience supporting diverse client populations across community and clinic settings. Erika provides individual and family therapy for our out of custody youth.
Substance Abuse Treatment
We provide an evidence-based program designed to encourage, motivate, and empower youth to make sober and positive changes in their lives. Our goal is to provide Substance Abuse Treatment in group or individuals settings. We work together to build a safe place where the youth can freely talk about their substance use, and we strive for them to learn to live a clean and sober life.