Here's just a small sampling of the projects we've worked with our community partners on recently...

Signs of suicide (S.O.S.)

The SOS Program is part of a nationwide effort to decrease the risk of suicide among America's school-age youth. In partnership with local schools, trained clinical staff provide education to students in middle and high school grades about the signs of depression and suicide risk, as well as a clear method students can use to respond when they are concerned that a friend may be struggling.

The acronym A.C.T. encourages students to Acknowledge their friend is struggling, express Care, and then Tell a trusted adult - so that the friend can be further assessed/monitored for safety. The SOS Team then returns to the school another day to provide a brief depression/suicide screening questionnaire to students (who have obtained written consent from their parent/guardian and want to participate). 

high fidelity wrap-around (hfwa)

The HFWA team provides intensive coordination services to youth. Unlike traditional services, HFWA facilitators often work with youth and families in their home. In addition, the HFWA facilitator leads a team of professionals and support people for each youth in periodic meetings to help them remain focused as a group on the unique goals identified with the family.

CRAWFORD COUNTY youth crisis RESPONSE team (YCRT)

At the request of the principal of any of the Crawford County schools, or pastor of any local church, a diverse team of community professionals, made up of men and women from the educational, mental health, law enforcement, and religious fields are available to respond to severe crisis impacting local youth. For example, the unexpected death of a teacher or fellow student can significantly impact an entire school (students, faculty, and staff). The YCRT is available to walk with school personnel to assist their students and staff to process such a sudden loss and connect them with ongoing support resources if needed.

POINT

Community Counseling & Wellness Centers (CCWC) is proud to partner with The Ohio State University to launch the nation's first hybrid model for early psychosis treatment. CCWC's team is referred to as POINT (Psychosis Outreach Intervention Navigation Team) and is made up of six staff who have received specialized training. POINT and OSU began this project in 2022 and team members represent a variety of healthcare services. As with physical illness, the earliest treatment interventions can lead to better outcomes and quality of life for those experiencing psychosis. Left untreated, there is a higher impact on school or job success, relationships with family and friends, and overall independence and happiness. Working as a team, POINT and OSU provide clinical and medical evaluations, individual therapy, family/friend education and support, medication management, support for job or school success, and consultation to consumers and staff.

If you or someone you know thinks they might benefit from POINT, please contact us at 740-375-3473

THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAM (TAT)

According to new federal guidelines, all schools must have a Threat Assessment Plan and Team (TAT) trained and ready to respond to assess and manage potential threats of violence toward their school (property, personnel, or students). In order to more efficiently and effectively identify potential threatening persons, assess the relative probability of a threat being carried out, and devising and implementing a plan of response to reduce the likelihood of violence and/or mitigate the impact of violence that has been or is being carried out. Many effective TATs are comprised of educators, administration, law enforcement, mental health, and other first responders.

jail-based treatment program

Several days each week, we have dedicated staff go to the local jail to perform intake / diagnostic assessments and provide ongoing counseling services to inmates who request it. The ability to have mental health services available to inmates prior to their release is a great benefit that is aimed at improving post-release compliance with mandated therapy/treatment orders, reduce acting out / violence during their incarceration, and ultimately reducing recidivism.

school / trauma consultation services

School Consultations: Any local school may request professional mental health related training and/or consultation and Community Counseling and Wellness Centers (Formerly Community Counseling Services) will work to find the right staff member(s) for the job. ODE requires school personnel to have continuing professional education in current mental health issues (e.g., ADHD, behavior management, depression/anxiety, suicide prevention, human trafficking, non-suicidal self-injury) and our seasoned staff with a wide variety of clinical and educational experience are ready to assist.

Trauma Consultations: Our staff are also available to provide consultation to local colleagues, businesses, and schools to assist in education regarding various forms of trauma and reduction of its potential impact/effects on persons/entities being served.

school-based therapy services

Community Counseling and Wellness Centers currently have at least one licensed professional providing counseling services in each of the Crawford County school systems. This greatly helps students whose families may otherwise have difficulty accessing services at one of our office locations. It also helps to minimize disruption to the students' educational process by providing services during school hours rather than children missing hours or an entire day of classes to attend appointments in an office setting. As a side benefit, schools have consistently reported reductions in suspensions, expulsions, and disciplinary problems after implementing in-school therapists.

If you are interested in learning more about any of the above programs,
please contact us at 419-562-2000