BRIEF STRATEGIC

FAMILY THERAPY

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES & UNLOCKING HOPE 

Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) program uses a structured family-systems approach to support families with youth who display or are at risk for developing problem behaviors including substance abuse, conduct problems, and delinquency. The goals of BSFT are to reduce risk factors associated with the youth’s behavior while also improving family functioning, communication, and collaboration. This service is delivered in the home or community, with the frequency dependent on the family’s level of need.

BFST is available in Oswego County only. 

 

BFST Overview

BFST is designed for families with children ages 6 to 17 years old who exhibit signs of anxiety and depression and may also be at risk for substance use, anti-social behaviors, bullying, and truancy.  The goal of BFST is to improve a family’s functioning, enhance communication, and increase positive behaviors by addressing underlying issues in the family’s dynamic.

    • Organize a proactive work team by developing a therapeutic alliance with each individual and with the family as a whole.
    • Identify interactional patterns that are associated with problematic youth behavior by prompting and observing family interactions.
    • Develop a treatment strategy aimed at capitalizing on strengths and correcting problematic family relations.
    • Implement targeted strategies and assign tasks that reinforce more effective, adaptive, and sustainable family interactions.

Eligibility

At this time, our BFST program is only working with families and youth who have an open preventive services case in Oswego County.  Please contact your assigned county caseworker or Oswego County Family Services to enroll in our program.

Additional Community Resources

When life’s challenges leave you seeking help, there are place you can turn to in thecommunity for support.

The 988 Lifeline provides free and confidential support to people in distress 365/24/7.

 

Connect with your local 211 for additional services in your area.

Related Programs & Services

CFTSS

Liberty Resources supports and helps children, youth, and their families improve their health and well-being through community-based mental health and substance-use services. These services support families by providing them with the tools to support overall mental wellness and to make informed decisions about their care. Services can be provided at home or in the community.

Comprehensive Care Coordination

Care Coordination is specifically designed to help children, families and adults connect with an array of services to address all of their needs; physical health, behavioral health, education and social supports. Individuals and families will have one point of contact, their Care Coordinator, who provides guidance and support with enrolling and accessing services to stay healthy, succeed at school and remain involved in their communities

Foster Care and Kinship

Liberty Resources Foster and Kinship Families play an essential role in providing temporary, safe, nurturing homes for children when parents are unable to care for them. A comprehensive set of services including clinical, case management and care coordination, skill building, and independent living provide children with the support they need.

Mental Health Outpatient Services

Liberty Resources is dedicated to the health and well-being of the “whole person.” Liberty Resources provides easy and affordable access to Integrated Family Health and behavioral health care.

On-site Genoa Pharmacy

Part of our wholehearted-health approach means giving you access to what you need. Liberty’s on-site integrated pharmacy through Genoa Healthcare allows you to keep on track with your health goals with an on-site pharmacy. Genoa’s pharmacy is directly linked and located at the same site as our

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