Juvenile Justice Program

"The ability to resolve and grow from life's situations is inherent in all. This acknowledgement and respect are central to successful treatment."

The treatment approach at Clinical Associates is to maximize the functional level of those individuals involved. Although some problems may appear to be more difficult and insurmountable than others, it is the overall belief of the clinicians at Clinical Associates, that through appropriate intervention, personal growth and development can be accomplished.

To accomplish the above treatment goals, a multi-disciplinary approach is used to maximize therapeutic interventions. There is ongoing networking between the different mental health disciplines throughout the treatment at Clinical Associates. The coordination of all agencies, schools, and health care providers, is the aim of the staff at Clinical Associates and a benchmark for successful treatment.

There is a commitment to the recognition of the dignity of the individual and the integrity of the family system in each therapeutic contact. The recognition of the strengths of the individual and their family systems that are overwhelmed by day to day stressful life events is crucial to the return of psychological well being.