Community Action Treatment (CAT) operates in the State of Georgia. This Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) pilot program supports youth up to age 21 at risk for out-of-home placement. We provide community-based therapy to young people and their families to address behaviors, seek to repair the parent-child connection, and promote family unity.
Children up to age 21 are referred by Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). Our team is proud to provide individual and family therapy and case management, as well as total wellness support from a registered nurse.
CAT PROGRAM CRITERIA
Children and adolescents with a mental health diagnosis or co-occurring substance use diagnosis with one or more of the following accompanying characteristics:
- The individual is at risk for out-of-home placement;
- The individual has had two or more periods of hospitalization;
- The individual has been involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) or had multiple episodes involving law enforcement; or
- The individual underperforms academically or has been suspended from school.
If you would like to speak with a Community Action Treatment staff member to learn more about the program, please email us at: [email protected].
Referrals to the CAT program are made by Division of Family and Children Services staff.
OUR SUPPORT TEAM
In Community Action Treatment, we take a holistic approach to health. Our team includes:
Mental Health Clinicians Specially trained professionals who conduct evaluations and assessments to support an individual’s mental wellbeing, provide individual and family counseling, and connect families with ongoing mental health supports and recovery services
Case Managers Trained professionals who coordinate service delivery and implementation of individual’s CAT-recommended services; provide clinical and administrative supervision of individuals and families served
Therapeutic Mentors Compassionate professionals who meet with children and youth served in a one-on-one basis to support individuals’ daily living, social, and communication needs
Registered Nurse Licensed professional with significant experience working with people who have substance use and other disorders