Updated August 27, 2007

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Community Mental Health Authority

Gogebic CMH

Clinical Children's Services

Outpatient Children
Children's Therapy
 Children's counseling works to identify and treat problems. Therapy is accomplished through activities, games and discussions. Our services are geared to children with severe disabilities and their families. The goal is to improve psychological functionality, reduce maladaptive behavior, maximize skills in behavioral self control and to enhance family and community functioning. A child and adolescent psychiatrist is available if medically necessary.

Therapy is available for:

  • Behavioral disorders
  • Depression
  • Suicidal feelings or actions
  • Sexual abuse

    Clinical Services

    Community Based Children
    Respite Care
     This service provides care on a temporary basis for children with severe emotional disturbances or developmental disabilities because of absence or the need for relief of the parent or primary care giver. This is offered in the home or other sites as needed.

    Home-Based Services
    When traditional therapy is not working, and the family is showing no improvement, intensive service can be provided at home and in the community. This treatment is based on the needs of the child with the focus on the family unit.

    Elementary Youth
    Counseling Program is available in:

  • Bessemer, Washington School
  • Ironwood, Ironwood Elementary Schools
  • Wakefield/Marenisco, Central School
  • Watersmeet Elementary School

    School Success Program

    This program is for students in grades K through 3 who have been identified as chronically absent or tardy or having behaviors leading to absenteeism. The goal of the intervention is to improve tardiness and attendance, increase social behavior, increase self-esteem, and improve family functioning. The staff work with the teachers, the child and their families.

     

     

    Mission Statement

    To enhance the quality of life for our
    community by offering comprehensive
    behavioral health Services.

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