Delaware Guidance Services - Day Treatment Program

Day Treatment Program Operating in Lewes and Dover, Day Treatment is an intensive daily program that provides a community-based alternative to psychiatric hospitalization or residential treatment for 6 to 14 year olds. The children attend a regular school day between
8:45am and 2:30pm Monday-Friday and return home each afternoon. The period of enrollment is generally one to six months.

The following services are offered:

Structured Milieu
Individual Counseling
Family Therapy
Psychotropic Intervention
Medication Review (when necessary)
Academic Testing
Behavior Therapy
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Psychiatric Evaluation
Transition Services
Special Education
Recreational and Cultural Activities

Our team of clinicians is joined by certified special education teachers and an education psychologist to provide both clinical and academic services. They are assisted in all program functions by trained paraprofessional and support personnel.

The staff at Day Treatment strongly believes that participation by the family or caretaker is the single most important factor in a successful placement. Family members and caretakers are viewed as being part of the treatment team and are expected to be significantly involved in the therapeutic process. The programs are fully funded by the Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services and licensed by the state of Delaware. All referrals to Day Treatment are made through the Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services. You may also learn more by calling the Dover or Lewes DGS office.

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