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RHD Children’s Services
90 Rochelle Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Phone: (215) 508-3300
Fax: (215) 508-3210
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SEPTA: We are located
in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia, off of Ridge
Avenue, next to the Wissahickon Train Station (R6 Norristown
line) and about 1/4 mile uphill from the Wissahickon
Bus Transfer Center (bus routes 1, 9, 27, 38, 61, 62,
65, 124, 125, and R).
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feel free to contact us or click for SEPTA.
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SBBH Basics / Background
SBBH
("School Based Behavioral Health") is an intensive behavioral health
program offered in selected schools in the Philadelphia School
District. This program was developed to support students whose
emotional and behavioral concerns create barriers to their school
success. Participation in the program is voluntary and treatment
is usually short-term (i.e., one school year or less).
A team of experienced mental health professionals
provides behavioral services, including one-on-one assistance in
the classroom, individual and group therapy, psychiatric consultation,
and prescription of medication (if appropriate).
The SBBH team
works closely with school staff members and families, in order
to ensure that students receive the help and support they need
to function productively in the school environment.
RHD’s
SBBH Programs
RHD provides SBBH services at the following schools:
Mitchell School, Pennell School, FS Edmonds School, HR Edmunds
School, and Smeadly Elementary School.
How are Children Referred to
the SBBH Program?
Referrals for the SBBH Program usually come from school
staff members, such as counselors and teachers. Referrals often
result from participation in the School’s Comprehensive Student
Assessment Process (CSAP).
Who can take part in the SBBH program?
Because fees for participation in the SBBH Program are paid through
the City of Philadelphia’s Community Behavioral Health Department
(CBH), students participating in the program have to be eligible
to receive Medical Assistance (MA).
How are Children Enrolled in
the SBBH Program?
Assessment/Observation Period:
Children referred
by the school take part in an initial observation and assessment
period. During this period, SBBH staff members observe each child
and consult with school personnel and caregivers to get their opinions
about each child. Caregivers and teachers are also asked to fill
out a survey about the child’s strengths and needs.
Biopsychosocial
Assessment:
Following the Assessment/Observation Period, children
referred to the SBBH Program and their caregivers participate in
a comprehensive interview/evaluation with a psychologist or psychiatrist.
Based on his or her assessment, the psychologist or psychiatrist
will make recommendations for each child. These recommendations
can include participation in the “full” SBBH Program
or participation in individual and/or group therapy. Once recommendations
for services are made, the SBBH team will submit a request for
the services to CBH, who will either approve or deny the request.
Two SBBH Levels/Tiers
Some children participate in the “full” SBBH
program, which includes individual/group therapy as well as one-on-one
classroom support. Other children, whose problems in school are
not as severe, participate in up to 4 hours per week of individual
and group therapy. Children who do well in the full SBBH program
can often be “stepped down” to the “therapy only” program.
What People Make up the SBBH Team?
- Clinical Manager —team
leader
- Clinical Specialist —develops treatment plans, manages
each child’s treatment, and provides individual/group therapy
- Care Coordinator —coordinates services and provides case
management
- Behavioral Health Worker —implements treatment plans
and provides individual one-on-one support and guidance
- Psychiatrist —Provides
consultation and prescribes medication (if appropriate)
- Mobile
Therapist —provides therapy for children in the individual/group
therapy only component of the SBBH Program
How will the child’s
family be involved in SBBH?
Parental involvement is essential to
the success of the SBBH program. Families are included in the treatment
process throughout the child’s involvement in the SBBH Program.
Families are encouraged to contact any team member regarding SBBH
services and/or to visit the SBBH room at any time.
SBBH
Basics / Background
Director:
Jake Hollenbach
Director’s Email: jakeh@RHDkids.org
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