Behavior Health Programs

 

Toby Fritz

Program Coordinator

 

 

Laurel Life
310 Lortz Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Ph: 717-263-7160
Fax: 717-263-6049

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School Based Services

 

Program Overview

Laurel Life Services include a range of treatment services available in a school setting.  These services are provided through a network of Laurel Life school-based therapists and designed to address issues that have affected a student’s social, emotional, and academic success in school. Services include assessment, development of a treatment plan, and counseling interventions designed to meet each child’s needs.  School-based therapists provide a variety of behavioral services through multiple funding streams.  Treatment and service options that Laurel Life staff can provide are based on the results of therapeutic and academic assessments and available funding. 

Parents play an important role in the assessment and intervention process, and success of school-based services depends upon parent input, involvement, and support.  Laurel Life Services appreciates the opportunity to serve you and your child, and we look forward to partnering with you in providing the necessary and most appropriate treatment interventions.

 

Program Services

    • Individual, family, and group therapy

    • Treatment plan development

    • Specialized social skill groups

    • Drug and alcohol counseling

    • Response to mental health crisis. 

    • Assessment and behavioral consultation

    • Professional development

 

Staffing

  • All Counselors have a Masters Degree (licensure is strongly desired) and have experience working with at-risk youth.

 

Program Highlights

  • Counseling services provided on site in the school setting
  • Close collaboration between Laurel Life and school professionals in coordinating service delivery
  • Services can be funded through multiple sources
  • Monthly communication and updates between the Laurel Life Counselor and school administration
  • Individual and group counseling sessions

 

Objectives

  • Prevention of out-of-school  placements
  • Transition support to students returning from placement
  • Improved attendance
  • Improved academic performance
  • Improved communication between students, parents, teachers, and administrators
  • Cost reduction to the school district

 

Outcomes Measured

  • Attendance
  • Reduction in school disciplinary referrals
  • Participation in counseling services

 

Target Population

  • Elementary, Middle and High school age students
  • Attendance problem students
  • Unsuccessful academic performance
  • Behavior or anger management difficulties
  • Poor relationships with peers or school personnel
  • Parental concerns

 

Funding

Funding for School Based Services is provided by public school districts, commercial or Medicaid insurance coverages, or grants. 

 

 

Laurel Life School Based Services are a division of Manito Inc., a private non-profit corporation.  Manito is an Approved Private Provider of Alternative Education programs by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 

 

A Division of Manito, Inc.