Youth Mental Health

The Orange County Government Family Wellbeing Initiative

The OC Family Wellbeing Initiative focuses on addressing behavioral health concerns in young children by identifying and addressing risk factors that may arise during the formative years. The initiative also works with pregnant mothers to ensure healthy pregnancy and lower infant and maternal morbidity rates.

Services also focus on mitigating environmental risks, nurturing healthy growth, and strengthening parent-child bonds, by considering the needs of both children and mothers. Through a collaborative approach with families, caregivers, and early childhood professionals, the initiative fosters a supportive environment that promotes the overall well-being of children and families.

Nurse-Family Partnership
The Healthy Start Coalition of Orange County, Inc.

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) works to positively impact and transform the lives of first-time moms and their babies through a proven home visiting, evidence-based model. NFP connects each family with a specially educated, registered nurse. Using their clinical skills and expertise, NFP nurses provide comprehensive support and preventative care, assessing both moms and babies to detect early warning signs of health or developmental problems during pregnancy, postpartum, infancy and early childhood. They also work closely with families to ensure they have confidence in their parenting skills and the resources and support they need to navigate the barriers they face in accessing healthcare and other resources. This trusted relationship makes a measurable, long-term impact on the entire family— children are healthy and families can thrive.

NFP nurses and families partner in a 2.5 year-long relationship together, based around person-centered and strength-based care that meets the family where they are in life and builds on their own vision for their future. Through the long-term relationship, nurses become a trusted resource to parents and families, supporting and educating them on healthy prenatal practices, child health, and developmental milestones, and coaching them toward their personal goals for a stable future.

Nurse-Family Partnership is committed to providing comprehensive services to support families with a more holistic continuum of care.

To learn more about Nurse-Family Partnership: https://healthystartorange.org/

Early Learning Coalition of Orange County
Early Learning Support Division

The Early Learning Support Division provides assistance and consultation to childcare centers and family childcare homes regarding health, development, disability and special needs issues. Our Specialists share techniques and strategies to help children obtain the maximum benefits from their early learning experience. The Early Learning Support Division connects parents and early learning providers with additional resources for children with special needs.

Early Childhood Screening Specialists assist families and childcare providers with all aspects of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire – including scoring, technical assistance and referrals for the Early Learning Support Specialists.

Early Learning Support Specialists can offer screenings in the form of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), Batelle Developmental Inventory (BDI), Preschool Language Screening (PLS5), and observations. Each Early Learning Support Specialist has enormous experience working with childcare providers and families, as well as children in all stages of development.

To learn more about the Early Learning Support Division: https://elcoforangecounty.org/early-learning-support-division/

Kinder Konsulting and Parents Too
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation

The Georgetown Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program is an evidenced based program designed to support the emotional well-being of young children by partnering with families and teachers in Orange County childcare centers and HeadStart programs. Our goal is to create safe, nurturing environments where children feel understood and ready to learn.

Our consultants are all Mental Health Therapists who work alongside caregivers and educators to:

• Reduce challenging behaviors through positive strategies
• Strengthen relationships between children and the adults who care for them
• Build social-emotional skills that help children succeed in school and life

We provide practical tips, classroom support, and guidance for families, so everyone feels confident and connected. Together, we make early learning a positive experience for every child! To learn more about Kinder Konsulting: https://www.kinderkonsulting.com/

Georgetown's Website, here you can find so much information about the model itself: CECMHC | Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation

Service Providers

Wraparound Orange - for children and youth ages 0-17
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Children’s Home Society of Florida

These agencies provide youth with a mental health struggle and their families with an intensive care coordination and management process that builds a team of natural supports (friends, family, coaches, etc.) and formal supports (therapist, school counselor, etc.) for team decision-making and support. The youth and their family are also provided with a Family Partner, a peer support worker with lived experience in raising a child with a mental health disorder. Services are available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

To Make a Referral please utilize one of the two options below:

Wraparound Orange

Children’s Home Society

• (English and Spanish-speaking available)
• For referrals, complete the form at:
  https://chsfl.org/services/wraparoundservices/
• For assistance with referrals, please call
  (407)896-2323

Devereux Advanced BH

• (English and Haitian-Creole speaking available)
• For referrals, please email:
  Flwraparoundorange@devereux.org
• For assistance with referrals, please call
  (407)745-0499

Breakthrough
Rise Community Solutions

Breakthrough provides family peer support using a strengths-based, family-centered approach. Each family is paired with a Family Support Navigator (FSN), a caregiver with lived experience supporting a child with developmental, emotional and mental health needs. FSNs offer guidance, education, referrals, and help navigating the youth mental health system.

The program serves children and youth ages 0–17 who permanently reside with a caregiver in Orange County, Florida. Breakthrough helps families improve outcomes when children face significant emotional, behavioral, mental health, or social emotional challenges.

• To access services: https://www.risecs.org/breakthrough-inquiry-form
• To learn more about Breakthrough: https://www.risecs.org/breakthrough

Integrated Behavioral Health Services (IBH)
Pediatric Associates

The Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Services program makes it easier for families to access high quality behavioral health care. IBH brings behavioral health providers directly into your child’s primary care team, offering faster, more connected, and more convenient support in the same place your child already receives medical care.

Consultations are free for pediatric residents of Orange County, Florida, with proof of residency.

To schedule an appointment call at 407-249-1234 or visit: Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health Program | Orange County

Multisystemic Therapy – Psychiatric (MST-PSYCH)
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

MST Psychiatric serves youth 9-17 years old at risk of placement in correctional or mental health facilities due to severe behavioral problems, drug use/abuse, and co-occurring mental health symptoms.

Families interested in working with MST-Psych must reside in Orange County, Florida, be willing to participate in family counseling sessions with the youth, and the youth must live permanently at home with the primary caregiver.

Families should expect to participate in 2-4 hours of intensive counseling services per week. Supportive services are available 24/7.

• To access services: FLMSTPsychReferral@devereux.org.
• To learn more about MST – Psych: https://www.mstservices.com/mst-psych

Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
BAYS Family Connection

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an effective, short-term, evidence-based family counseling service designed for youth who are at risk or have been referred for behavioral or emotional problems.

FFT works best for 11 to 18-year-old youth who have been referred for behavioral or emotional problems by the juvenile justice system, school, child welfare system, or mental health professionals.

Families interested in working with FFT must reside in Orange County, Florida, be willing to participate in family counseling sessions with the youth, and the youth must live permanently at home with the primary caregivers. Families should expect to be involved in about 1 to 3 hours of services each week. Services are provided Monday through Friday.

• To access services: baysfamilyconnections@baysflorida.org
• To learn more about FFT: https://www.fftllc.com.

Mobile Crisis Services
For children, adolescents and young adults in Orange, Osceola & Seminole Counties, Florida

0 – 30 located in Orange, Osceola or Seminole County at the time of crisis. Master level and licensed therapists will respond to homes, schools or anywhere within the tri- county community, within 60 minutes to provide immediate on-site crisis stabilization. Crisis therapists also connect families to the services and support they need for long-term recovery.

Someone needing crisis services might be:

• Out-of-control emotionally
• Threatening to harm themselves or others
• Exhibiting explosive or dangerous behaviors
• In need of immediate mental health stabilization
• In need of immediate substance use evaluation
• Struggling with sadness or depression

DIAL 211
or 407-839-HELP

MATCH Counseling Program
Hope Center for Children and Families

MATCH stands for The Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Conduct Problems (MATCH; Chorpita & Weisz, 2009) is a treatment protocol for children aged 6-17. MATCH is designed for multiple disorders encompassing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and disruptive conduct, including the conduct problems associated with ADHD.

Families interested in MATCH Counseling with Hope Center for Children and Families must reside in Orange County, Florida, and be willing to participate in family counseling sessions with the youth.

Families should expect that each week, the caregiver and target child will work together to identify the most significant challenges they are facing and rate the severity of those challenges. They’ll also answer questions about these challenges to help track progress.

• To access services: Positive Behavioral Solutions Referral Form
• To learn more about MATCH: https://www.bakercenter.org/MATCH

Service Providers