Mental Health Services For Children

School Based Programs

Therapeutic Youth Day Treatment

What is Therapeutic Youth Day Treatment? 

Therapeutic Youth Day Treatment is a program in many of the public schools in the City of Richmond. Qualified mental health professionals provide services to help children improve behaviors and emotional well-being.. Children receive extra support at school, learn new skills, and have less problems with attendance and suspensions.

The RBHA team will:

• Support your child in the classroom by monitoring, observing, providing reminders, and counseling throughout the school day.
• Conduct daily groups that teach social skills, anger control, problem solving, coping skills, communication, and more.
• Offer family counseling by calling you each week to review your child’s progress and assist with any issues at home.
• Provide crisis intervention.  The RBHA team is trained to handle any situation that places your child or his/her peers in harm’s way.
• Coordinate services through regular communication with teachers and any other service providers involved. 
• Individual and Group Counseling in the form of one-on-one counseling each week to assist with your child’s individual needs and in a small group setting to practice social skills and discuss feelings related to their behaviors.
• Family Case Management through a case manager who is not at the school every day, to make home visits and provide support and counseling to the parent/guardian.

The cost of services is covered by Medicaid’s health insurance policies, so the guardian does not have to pay for anything. 

How can I refer a child for Therapeutic Youth Day Treatment Services?

Anyone interested in learning more about our school-based programs can contact the Director or talk with an RBHA employee at one of the program locations. You may also complete a Referral Form to send to the Director or give to one of the RBHA employees at the school.

See our brochure or flyer for more information.