Helping kids and teens thrive at home, at school and in life
When children are struggling with self-esteem, school, friendships or family life, our youth team partners with families, physicians and educators to help.
A continuum of care for youth
South Community Behavioral Health promotes emotional and behavioral well-being through a variety of services for children, adolescents and their families. Mental health recovery not only benefits each young person — focusing on their ability to live, learn and fully participate — it also enriches the life of our whole community.
Featured youth programs
Learning Independence & Family EmpowermentL.I.F.E.
Provides Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) using Functional Family Therapy (FFT) to support youth ages 11–17 and families navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges. In-home therapy includes frequent sessions, crisis management, and family support, helping youth stay in their home environment.
School-Based Mental Health Services
School-based mental health services within our contracted districts for qualified youth and adolescents. A team of therapists, 10+ case managers and behavioral health specialists ensure students receive dedicated support during school hours — and stay involved over the summer to preserve gains into the next year.
Provided by Primary Health SolutionsYouth Positive Health Day TreatmentYPH
Trauma-informed staff support youth, families, and schools by bridging the gap between outpatient care and inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Ages 6–17.
School-Based Prevention Program
In partnership with Montgomery County ADAMHS, prevention programs help students build resilience, strengthen decision-making skills, and reduce risk factors related to mental health and substance use.
South Connection
An enrichment-focused latchkey program serving K–6 students in Oakwood City Schools, offering structured activities and supervised care before and after school and during the summer.
Equine Assisted Therapy & Social Skills
In partnership with Elliott Stables in Germantown, Ohio, youth take part in individual or group activities that call on social skills, creative thinking, non-verbal communication, problem-solving, confidence and leadership. Referred youth may be experiencing depression, low self-esteem, inattention, anxiety or behaviors that make home, school or community life difficult — and many have been exposed to trauma.
Why horses? Horses are social animals with distinct personalities who are highly sensitive to non-verbal communication. Many of the program’s horses were rescued and given a second chance — and youth often relate to the horse’s journey through their own experiences.
- Accepting and taking responsibility
- Improving support of others
- Making good decisions
- Increased self-esteem
Bridges
South Community provides services through Bridges, an Ohio program extending housing and supportive services to eligible young adults who leave foster care on or after their 18th birthday but are not yet 21.
Evidence-based practices for youth
- TF-CBT — Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- FFT — Functional Family Therapy
- 40 Developmental Assets
- Reclaiming Youth: Circle of Courage and RAP (Response Ability Pathway)
- Seven Challenges — for youth with substance use and/or co-occurring mental health issues
Mental health counseling, school-based services, psychiatric services and substance use services — with the exception of group services — are now provided by Primary Health Solutions.
Worried about your child?
You don’t need to have all the answers. Call us or walk in and we’ll help you understand the options for your family.