Assessment Services

Student Assistance Program

For students ages 8-18, provides biopsychosocial evaluations, linkages to appropriate resources and treatment, as well as consultation and technical assistance to families and school personnel. Additionally, the SAP will co-facilitate student support groups and conduct classroom presentations and in service training as requested by the school. Services are provided in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Substance Abuse Forensic Assessment

Provides assessments and recommendations for treatment for adolescents being processed through the juvenile detention system where substance use is either suspected or known through a drug screen. Assessments are conducted with parents that are involved in the Children and Youth system where substance issues are an area of concern. These assessments are typically introduced into court hearings or are utilized in meetings between clients and their attorneys. Services are provided in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Mental Health Court Assessment (MHC)

Provides assessments and recommendations for treatment for individuals age 18 and older with serious mental illness facing criminal charges. The goal of the program is to ensure that mental health consumers receive necessary treatment, reduce the time spent in prison and reduce the backlog in the criminal justice system. The MHC assessments are conducted both in the Chester County Prison and in the community for individuals that are on bail.