Therapeutic Mentoring Program
Service Description
The Therapeutic Mentor Program provides supportive one to one service, to youths aged 11 to 17 years of age, who have recently returned home from an out of home placement and require a less intensive level of treatment, or are at imminent risk of placement due to mental health or behavioral issues. The service provides interactional activities that focus on increasing self-esteem, habilitation, resiliency, the development and improvement of social skills and peer relations, and promoting age appropriate behaviors. The mentor spends 4-6 hours a week with the youngster. Services can extend for up to six months.
How to make an appointment
Referrals may come from the Department of Children & Families and The System of Care Collaboratives both in the Southeast and in the Northeast.
What to bring for your first visit
Upon acceptance of the referral, the coordinator will contact the family to set up an intake interview at their convenience.
Insurance Info
There is no fee for the client.
Contact Info
Ron LaBonte, Coordinator
77 East Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Telephone: (860) 892-7042 ext 545
Fax: (860) 859-4420
email: rlabonte@ucfs.org
Location
The program covers the entire eastern region of Connecticut.
Hours
Hours vary depending upon the needs and desires of the youngster and the family.
