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OVERVIEW

General Psychiatric Programs
Youth with emotional and behavioral disturbances between the ages of 13-21, with an IQ of 50 and above, are considered for these programs. The focus of treatment is on rapid assessments, the development of social, emotional, and coping skills, intensive family therapy, substance abuse education, and cognitive therapies to prepare youth for successful re-integration back into the community.

Children's Program
Youth with emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders for children up to age 12, with an IQ of 50 and above, are considered for this program. The focus of treatment is on rapid assessments, the development of social, emotional, and coping skills, intensive family therapy, and cognitive therapies to prepare youth for successful re-integration back into the community.

Group Homes
Youth ages 14-21 years with a history of emotional and behavioral disturbances and an IQ of 50 and above, who are able to function in a community setting, are eligible for these programs. Youth in these programs live in a home setting, are enrolled in a public school or a community GED program, and are encouraged to seek gainful employment in the community. The focus of the program is the development of group process skills, social skills in the community, communication, independent living skills, and intensive family therapy.

EXCEL Continuum Program
The Excel Continuum is an innovative diversion and reunification program for Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) committed youth ages 10-17 and their families. Services are primarily provided with intensive in-home treatment. When necessary, the continuum also provides short term out of home residential placement.

The Excel Continuum is available to DJJ committed youth from Dekalb, Fulton,Cobb, Gwinnett, and Douglas counties who:

• Are in danger of an out of home placement due to: juvenile justice involvement, mental health issues, serious behaviors (*including substance abuse, defiance, runaway, truancy, etc. and/or serious family conflict (such as a report of abuse and/or neglect).
• Have been out of the home up to 24 months and are returning to their home (reunification) from a residential or foster care placement.
• In adoptive placements that are in danger of disruption.
• Have a viable family placement.

The following information will be requested upon referral: Psychological dated within the last year including a diagnosis, Commitment Order and Screening Placement Form.

Referrals can be made to the Excel Continuum Placement Specialist by calling 404-320-2920 or e-mail to excelprogram@youthvillages.org.

Angela's House
Females ages 13-17 years with a history of sexual exploitation and an IQ of 75 or greater are eligible for this program. Girls may also be court ordered from Fulton County to participate in this program. The focus in treatment is on recovery from abuse, empowerment, education regarding high risk behaviors, medical and psychiatric assessment, substance abuse education, and intensive family therapy aimed at successful re-integration of the youth back into the family. Residents participate in an on campus SACS accredited school.

Douglas County Family Assessment Center
The Family Assessment Center/Emergency Shelter at Inner Harbour provides for the safe, temporary care and protection of youth who have been removed from their home due to abuse, neglect, or family situations requiring short-term placement within program parameters. This also serves as the Regional Assessment Center for girls who have been sexually exploited.

Families In Transition Program (F.I.T.)
F.I.T. is a ten-week decision-making skills program for youth and their parents. F.I.T. helps parents strengthen communication with their children and helps youth take responsibility for their actions. F.I.T. classes address life and social skills, e.g., negotiation, listening, decision-making, etc. F.I.T. is funded by Inner Harbour and the United Way and available for families with youth from the ages of 10-16. In addition, Spanish speaking groups are available.

Clinical Model
Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT for short is the treatment model utilized at InnerHarbour. This is a clinical approach for people who are experiencing intense, negative emotions that interfere with their daily lives. These emotions may be expressed outwardly in destructive ways such as angry outbursts, or inwardly by self-destructive behaviors such as suicide attempts, substance abuse, or impulsive actions. The goal of DBT at InnerHarbouris to teach our youth more effective ways to regulate their emotions, deal with distressing situations in their lives, and to improve relationships with the people around them.

Experiential Therapies May Include: Brain Gym Equine Therapy Animal Assisted Therapy Art Therapy Recreational Therapy Therapeutic Drumming Yoga Ropes Course

General Services May Include: Social Skills Groups Life Skills & Vocational Instruction Individual, Group & Family Therapies Psychiatric Evaluation Applied Behavioral Analysis Occupational Therapy Speech & Language Therapy Sensory Integration Therapy Psychiatric Medication Management Case Management Discharge Planning

Staff May Include: Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists Licensed Nursing Staff Licensed Certified Teachers Masters Level and Licensed Therapists Occupational Therapists Recreational Therapists Speech Therapists Experienced Mental Health Professionals