County:
Name of Organization:
Turning Point
Children’s Mental Health, Sequoia Youth Services
Type of Agency:
Private non-profit mental
health agency; State or County mental health program; outpatient clinic;
treatment center for behavior disordered and/or emotionally disturbed children
Location:
516 North Kaweah,
Client Population Served:
Serves children from birth
to age 24 with mental health disorders that significantly impact the child, or family’s ability to function at home, school
or in the community.
Services Provided:
Currently serves
approximately 400 families and receives daily referrals for services. Includes children that are referred by the school district for emotional
disturbance (AB 3632), Child Welfare referrals, and 5150 evaluations/post
hospitalizations.
Contact Person:
Diane Hilliard, LCSW
Telephone:
(559) 594-4969
Theoretical Orientation:
Orientation involves
cultural competency as related to professional relationships. Regarding client
care, cultural competency is addressed formally in the assessment, treatment
planning, and assignment of clinician for all clients. Agency is responsible
for providing Specialty Mental Health Services under Medi-Cal Managed Care.
This requires strong Systems theory approach combined with psycho education.
Specialized Populations/Services:
AB 3632 children; children
with severe emotional disorders and their families; established to support
underserved rural communities.
Special Remarks:
Site approved as of 2006.
Comprehensive training which considers personality, life experiences and
personal beliefs of the student and trainer. Offers 2
hrs/week of individual supervision as well as group supervision; consultation
as needed as well as training seminars available. Takes
approximately 4-6 practicum trainees yearly.
Link to Agency:
n/a
2006