DUBOIS – The Community Guidance Center (CGC) ALPHA Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program is now located at 100 Caldwell Dr. in DuBois.
ALPHA is designed to be a short-term comprehensive mental health treatment program with an academic intervention. The program is offered to students with a mental health diagnosis that are in grades K-12.
ALPHA is a year-round mental health placement, providing a full day of mental health therapy and psychiatric medication services, while an academic component is provided by a certified teacher.
ALPHA will help students to develop appropriate school, family and community socialization skills, while gaining an understanding of their mental health diagnoses and the importance of treatment.
The students will also develop coping skills to deal with stressors associated with their mental health diagnosis. Family involvement is strongly encouraged through monthly team meetings with the psychiatrist and treatment team members.
The goal is for the student to return to their home school where they will function independently and be successful.
ALPHA is currently accepting referrals. Referrals can be made by calling the DuBois office at 814-371 1100, Ext. 267. Referrals can also be faxed to 814-371 3671.
