Our mission is to provide quality services to children with special mental health needs.
Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Inc. (CBHS) was established by Christina
Graham Ouellette in January 2000. With a staff of 6 very talented individuals,
CBHS began carrying out its mission to provide quality services to children with
special mental health needs. The wraparound program was quickly established
and was immediately embraced by the local community.
In January 2004, the “New Dawn Partial Hospitalization Program” opened its
doors. The New Dawn program currently provides intensive treatment to
children 3 to 5 years old.
By mid-year 2004, CBHS began training staff in neuro-cognitive rehabilitation
assessment and neuro-developmental techniques developed by Dr. Michelle
MacAlpine, adding yet another state-of-the-art program to meet the needs of
our clients.
During the last twelve years, families, schools, and agencies have all come to
rely on our ability to meet the outstanding and unique needs of our clients. As a
result, CBHS has grown from a staff of 10 to a staff of over 150 employees.
Currently, CBHS continues to move forward with our mission through a variety of
progressive services and programs for special populations.
In January 2008 the Graham Academy, a private academic school, designed for
children with Autism or social and emotional challenges, was established.
We are committed to providing culturally competent services to children and adolescents, governed by the child or adolescent’s uniqueness, strengths, and dignity.
We believe the child/adolescent and his/her family must be involved in all service planning decisions and all community resources should be utilized to maximum benefit.
We strive to fulfill our commitments with accountability, integrity, reliability,
resourcefulness, creativity, compassion, and empathy. Our conviction toward clients, families, staff and the community is one of equity and equality
New Dawn Partial Hospitalization
Services for Children
New Dawn Partial Hospitalization Program is designed to provide children with a comprehensive milieu in which they can be treated for a variety of mental health disorders while allowing them to remain in their home and community environments. The methods of therapy include individual, group and family interventions based on cognitive /behavioral techniques.
New Dawn accepts children ages three, four and five. Children can be admitted for either full or half days. We make every effort to accommodate school or day care schedules
The Clinical Team, comprised of a Psychiatrist and Mental Health Professionals, will develop a treatment plan and use the most appropriate assessment procedures and therapeutic approaches for each child in conjunction with other mental health staff members and parents/guardians.
Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services (BHRS)
Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS)
The TSS provides one-on-one support to the child or adolescent in areas of social, behavioral, and emotional need identified by the child, family, and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The TSS aids the client’s growth and development. The TSS facilitates the development of helping and support skills in parents, family members, teachers, and others to ensure the on-going well-being of the child.
Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC)
The BSC works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team to design the behavior treatment plan. The BSC along with other appropriately involved individuals identify behavioral goals. The BSC oversees the implementation of the behavior plan, supervises the TSS, and communicates with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Mobile Therapist (MT)
The MT provides one-on-one counseling services to the child and/or family regarding current issues. The treatment plan focuses on the positive coping strategies that will help the child attain goals. The treatment plan is based on strengths, needs, and desired outcome of the client and his/her family. Mobile therapy can be implemented in the home or community setting and often involves natural community support systems.
