· JOURNEY is an intensive outpatient adolescent treatment program for youth who are exhibiting mental health and/or substance abuse issues. The program offers a continuum of care which includes individual, family and group counseling. Referrals may be made by contacting (276) 223-3291.

· YOUTH CASE MANAGEMENT provides vital linkage and assistance for young clients and their families in accessing available resources. Case Managers provide assessments, long-term treatment planning, coordination of services, client advocacy, support outreach, and crisis prevention. Referrals may be made by contacting:

Carroll/Grayson/Galax (276) 238-1709
Smyth (276) 782-3948
Wythe/Bland (276) 223-3286

· MENTORING provides supervision, support, and companionship for youth, who can benefit from one-on-one time with an appropriate adult role model. Mentors can provide tutoring, social skills development, assistance with recreational activities and career education. Referrals may be made by contacting the Youth Services Case Manager in your locality.

· INFANT & TODDLER SERVICES is a program serving infants and toddlers (birth through 3 years) who have (1) a 25% delay in one or more of the following areas; cognitive, physical (including fine motor, gross motor, vision and hearing), communication, social/emotional, or adaptive development, (2) atypical development or (3) a diagnosed physical or mental condition that has high probability of resulting in developmental delay. Referrals are received by the program coordinator and several direct service providers from parents, physicians, specialty clinics and various community agencies. A simple screening by a home visitor and/or professional evaluation can tell if the child has a developmental delay. If the child is eligible for services, an individualized family service plan is developed to meet the child's and family's identified concerns and priorities. Services to children and their families might include: (1) assisting family members with activities to enhance the child's development, (2) locating and securing needed resources for the child and/or family members, (3) coordinating and monitoring the services that are provided and (4) facilitating the development of a transition plan to preschool services, if appropriate. Referrals may be made by contacting (276) 223-3274 or (276) 223-3270.

Child Development Checklist Parents are the first to know when their baby needs a helping hand.

· PREVENTION SERVICES is composed of activities designed to increase development of positive life skills, promote physical and mental wellness, and strengthen individuals, families, and communities in order to reduce the occurrence of mental health and substance abuse problems.

Prevention Specialists work in each locality of our catchment area, providing well researched prevention programs to school aged children as well as providing support and consultation to school staff. Similar services are provided to some preschools and Head Start Programs.

The Prevention Program has developed expertise related to HIV/AIDS and offers training and education on the disease and how it spreads, on testing and assessment or risk as well as on ethics and attitudes toward the disease. Prevention staff also serves as support and referral agents for HIV/AIDS individuals and their families.

Second Step – Mt. Cap Head Start – Brooke Bates/Melisa Jackson -Curricula and family-education materials to prevent youth violence and promote social and emotional learning.  The program is designed to reduce impulsive and aggressive behavior in children, teach social and emotional skills, and build self-esteem.  Second Step teaches empathy, impulse control, and problem solving and anger management.

 Life Skills Training (LST) Curriculum – Brooke Bates - Bland County Schools and Wythe County Schools Debbie Wilkin/Pam Flippin Galax Elementary/Middle Schools- This curriculum targets third through eighth grade students with lessons on making healthy decisions.  Its primary focus is tobacco use prevention, but it also includes information to help prevent drug and alcohol use as well as other risky behaviors.  The lessons also successfully integrate many subject areas and correlate with many of the revised Standards of Learning (SOLs). 

 Two Good For Drugs – Chilhowie Elementary/Middle School – Melisa Jackson -a science-based drug abuse prevention curriculum for K-5 which focuses on self-esteem, improving relationships, and developing decision-making skills. 650 students are currently participating in weekly sessions. 

Strengthening Families Program (English and Hispanic) –Carroll/Grayson/Galax – Pam Flippin/Debbie Wilkins - a 14-week program for families of children ages 7-11 with parent training, children skills training and family skills training. 

Family Empowerment Program – Smyth/Wythe/Carroll/Galax/Grayson Brooke Bates, Debbie Wilkins, Pam Flipping, Melisa Jackson - a support/educational service for parents with challenging family issues.

Referrals may be made by contacting: