Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
What services can be provided?
- Assessment
- Individual, Family, and Peer Interventions
- Chemical dependency treatment
- Interventions with schools and the legal system
How often and how long can services be provided?
- Usually multiple times each week for 3 to 5 months depending on need
Who can qualify?
- Youth 11 to 17 years old who are at serious risk of involvement or who are already involved in the legal system due to:
- Physically or verbally aggressive behaviors
- Truancy
- Substance Abuse
- Must be insured by Medicaid
What are some of the benefits of MST?
- Reduced involvement in the legal system
- Better relationships with family and friends
- Greater success in school
- Caretakers gain a better understanding of how to address the needs of the youth more effectively
Locations we currently serve:
- The Houma and Thibodaux area