Sadly, it is not uncommon that a family will turn to their local emergency department to help them when their child is in an emotional crisis, yet they will find little hope for the right kind of care for that type of crisis in that setting. This is another example in a long chain of […]
Navigational Process
Wraparound Principles of Care
There are many services and supports that can be woven together to meet your child’s and family’s needs. In mental health care, the term “wraparound” refers to an approach to meeting the needs of families with children who have complex needs. A set of principals define this approach to care that “wraps around” the child […]
Advocates – Supporting Your Voice and Choice
An advocate is an important role in your support network and can be filled by someone you already know, someone hired by you, or may even be a person provided to your family by the health care system or a community organization. It is important to know the person in this role is helping you […]