Family Behavior Therapy (FBT) is an evidence-based program offered at Family Services of NW PA that treats parents/caregivers and adolescents struggling with substance abuse. Families with children ages 0-18 who are involved with the Office of Children and Youth or Juvenile Probation can be referred.
Family Behavior Therapy aims to assist individuals and their families in maintaining long-term abstinence from substance abuse and encourage individuals to accomplish goals that are consistent with a drug-free, healthy and prosperous life.
Family Behavior Therapy addresses many family concerns, including:
- Behavioral problems
- Mood disorders
- Family dysfunction
- Poor communication
- Anger concerns
- Truancy
- Unemployment
- Home safety concerns
What To Expect:
- Sessions take place weekly in the family's home for 2-4 hours per week.
- The average length of service for families enrolled in Family Behavior Therapy is 6-12 months.
- Sessions are selected and implemented according to the needs of each family.
Interventions Include:
- Program orientation
- Behavioral goals and rewards
- Intervention planning
- Communication skills
- Family reciprocity awareness
- Financial management
- Environmental control
- Child management skills
Referrals:
Family Behavior Therapy is available to parents/caregivers and adolescents who are struggling with substance abuse and other behaviors related to substance abuse.
Referrals to Family Behavior Therapy can be made by:
- Crawford County Children & Youth (CYS)
- Crawford County Juvenile Probation (JPO)
- Expert Community Care Management (ECCM)
- Erie County Office of Children & Youth (OCY)
- Erie County Juvenile Probation Office (JPO)
- Mercer County Children & Youth (CYS)
