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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:
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