All families referred to CFTSS will receive an evaluation with a clinician to help caregivers decide which of these services below may be the most beneficial for their family.

Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP) Services connects you with an in-home therapist to help you identify the why behind your child’s behaviors at school, in home, and in your community.  Caregivers and youth will have a better understanding of the triggers to their different behaviors, whether it be emotional, trauma-based, or mental health symptoms.  The goal is to decrease behavior concerns and improve functioning level for youth and their family systems.

This service can co-occur with any other individual therapy services that the child may be receiving and does not include include medication management services.

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is a family-focused counseling program designed to support teenagers between 11 and 18 years old who are experiencing behavioral issues, substance use, mental health concerns, or family conflict.  The goal is to strengthen the attachment and unity of the family system so they can better manage their needs.

This is a short-term program lasting three to six months and works with the entire family unit.  

Functional Family Therapy is available in Onondaga County only.

Community Psychiatric Supports & Treatment (CPST) help you identify how to manage the behavior concerns that are present.  Our team will help you with safety planning, skill development, psychoeducation, and improving family and interpersonal relationships.  The goal is to help children practice and apply skills that will help them to be successful in different environments.

This service can complement therapy services that your child may already be receiving.

Family Peer Support Services empowers caregivers to advocate on behalf of their child and increase their social supports through connections with a certified peer specialist who have experienced similar situations.  The goal is to give caregivers the tools to understand, advocate for, and create consistency around their child’s mental health.

This service helps caregivers improve improve advocacy skills in every aspect of the child’s life.

Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) is a skill-building service that provides interventions and support to help children enhance their skills across different environments. The goal is to learn a variety of skills personalized to your child’s needs and apply them to foster connections inside the community.

This service help your child learn a variety of skills, personalized to their needs, and apply them to foster healthy connections.