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COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM | NFI VERMONT

Provides intensive wraparound services based on the distinctive needs, strengths, values and preferences of the child and family. Services include clinical case management; comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment; psychiatric consultation and medication management; individual, group and family therapy; substance abuse services; respite, education, community skills training; family reintegration; parent education; 24-hour crisis response; and other individualized services as needed. Participating children generally have a history of severe emotional and behavioral problems and have had difficulty being successful at home, in school, and in the community. Children referred to the program typically live at home or in therapeutic foster homes. Services are delivered in collaboration with the community mental health center, community members and other service providers.

Last Assured

01/31/2024

Physical Address

1063 Western Ave, Suite 2, Brattleboro, VT 05301

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm

Fax

(802) 254-1388

Application process

By Telephone

Eligibility

Children and Youth Ages 3-18 who are referred to the program by Vermont Department for Children and Families or Vermont Department of Mental Health

Agency info

NFI VERMONT

NFI Vermont (Northeastern Family Institute Vermont) is a private, non-profit, Specialized Service Agency (SSA) within the Vermont statewide mental health system. With a focus on healing, it is grounded in trauma-informed care. NFI VT serves individuals, youth and their families, coping with the challenges of severe trauma, emotional disturbances and/or intense dysregulation across settings.