Rooted in one hundred years of caring tradition, and growing to meet the challenges of today's youth, Services de santé de Genève, Inc. specializes in helping women through difficult times. In a supportive, nurturing environment, we are there for those who feel confused, alone, depressed or helpless. We work with young women 12-18 years of age who are pregnant and or parenting as well as those who are not.
| Young women often find themselves in difficult situations. These situations may be the result of having to cope with a wide variety of problems: |
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an abusive home |
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victimization |
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an unplanned pregnancy without support |
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difficulties with school |
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legal issues |
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multiple placements |
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behavioral and emotional challenges |
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| Individual, family and group counseling services are offered by licensed professionals whose specialties include: |
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trauma and grief |
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drug and alcohol use and abuse |
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coping skills |
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anger management and control |
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effective communication skills |
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alternative therapies (art, music) |
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women’s health and nutrition |
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infant bonding and attachment |
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| The Residential Program offers: |
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gender responsive therapeutic program |
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cottage-type living environment with 24-hour supervision |
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on-site alternative school and GED program |
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in-house medical clinic and nursing staff |
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on-site developmental day care for infants and toddlers |
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recreational and therapeutic groups daily |
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life skills development daily |
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comprehensive parenting program |
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| Gender Responsive Treatment |
| This treatment approach, which recognizes and responds to the unique needs, challenges and strengths of women and girls, is rapidly becoming a best-practice model for institutions and programs accross the country. Not just “girls only” programs that were designed for boys - these programs are multi-dimensional and deal with specific women’s issues, such as addiction and chemical dependence, domestic violence, sexual abuse, pregnancy and parenting and relationships and connectivity. |
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Using the butterfly metaphor...
The program is designed to assist residents as they progress through four unique and challenging stages, tracking the therapeutic change process.
beginnings • awakening • reflections • transformation Crittenton offers an innovative approach to parenting education and intervention utilizing the quantitative assessments and curriculum materials developed by NCAST-AVENUW, with a focus on mother-infant interaction, healthy bonding and attachment, and teaching mom the simple yet sophisticated language of her infant to improve their communication and responsiveness to one another for a lifetime.
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| Emergency pre-screenings available over the phone. To expedite screening, please be prepared to provide or fax: |
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psychosocial history |
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educational records |
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medical card number |
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current psychosocial evaluations |
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copy of birth certificate |
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social security number |
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medical records |
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immunization records |
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