Where's Help When We Need It?: Developing Responsive and Effective Brief Counseling Services for Children, Adolescents, and Their Families

• NCJ Number: 244651
• Journal: Social Work in Mental Health Volume: 11 Issue: 1-6 Dated: November-December 2013 Pages: 16-33
• Author(s): Heather J. Hair, Ph.D., R.M.F.T., R.S.W.; Rhonda Shortall, M.S.W., R.S.W.; Jim Oldford, M.S.W., R.S.W.
• Date Published: November 2013
• Length: 18 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Program/Project Evaluation
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article discusses a pilot project called the Change Clinic.

Abstract

Long wait lists and service attrition suggest the mental health needs of children and adolescents need responsive, effective interventions. Through a community-university partnership, a pilot project called the Change Clinic was developed as a brief counseling alternative to traditional interventions for children, adolescents, and families. A social constructionist perspective influenced all aspects of service delivery and the content of the mixed method client outcome measures. Quantitative and qualitative findings provided sufficient promising evidence to support the continuation and expansion of the Change Clinic. The Change Clinic has transferable potential for child and adolescent mental health services nationally and internationally. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.