Comprehensive Youth Services

"A Healing Place for Children and Families"
 

 Child Abuse Treatment Program - CHAT

The Child Abuse Treatment (CHAT) Program provides comprehensive treatment services to children under the age of 18 who are victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, financial exploitation, emotional abuse, neglect, domestic violence, parental substance abuse (such as drug endangered children), school violence, community violence, abduction, and child victims of terrorist acts.  These are children who do not have access to treatment services due to non-availability of services, lack of resources, and/or non-eligibility for other programs or services.  The CHAT Program is designed to meet the needs of underserved children to include children:  who are dependents of the court; in the child welfare system; who are non-English speaking; with disabilities; of racial or ethnic minorities; and residing in remote rural areas or crime-ridden poverty stricken inter city areas.  Often a referral is made to the local Victim/Witness Assistance Center for the staff at the center to assist in filing for compensation of services and preparation in judicial proceedings.

What is the cost of the service?
 For those who qualify for the CHAT Program, there is no fee for service.

How do I apply for service?
For more information, please contact the CHAT Program Manager, Jim Pryce, LCSW at 229-3561.

What types of problems or concerns does the CHAT program address?
The CHAT Program provides counseling and support services to children who are the victims of abuse, neglect, parental substance abuse, child abduction by a family member or non-family member, trauma, exposure to domestic violence, exposure to community violence, financial exploitation or are a victim of terrorist acts or mass violence. 

Program Manager:  

• Jim Pryce, LCSW

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