Child, Youth, & Family Services

Behavioral health services focus on helping kids, teens, and families handle mood swings, anger issues, bullying, grief, and attention problems. These treatments include Play Therapy for younger children, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy for older youth.

Services also address substance use problems to support healthy emotional growth.

You can find prevention tools through education programs that teach coping skills and build emotional health. These efforts reduce at-risk behaviors while promoting positive actions in daily life.

Support is available both individually or in group settings to meet your family’s needs.

Referrals for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are available for children and young people from ages 0-21. This treatment focuses on helping those with autism spectrum disorders and behavioral challenges.

It uses proven methods to improve skills, communication, and daily activities.

Support is also offered for youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb County. You can access this service through community mental health providers like CNS Healthcare.

These programs aim to provide effective tools for better growth and learning outcomes, ensuring every child gets the care they need.

Children and youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities can get the help they need. Services focus on evaluation, testing, and customized support plans to meet unique needs.

Support aims to improve daily life skills and ensure every child feels confident and included.

School-Based Services place mental health clinicians inside schools. They work closely with teachers, counselors, and staff to support students' needs. This partnership helps create a safer and more understanding environment for children.

Clinicians provide therapy, assessments, and crisis help directly at the school. This makes it easier for families to access care during the school year. These services also address issues like behavioral health challenges or trauma while keeping collaboration with educators a priority.

Youth Peer Support (YPS) gives young people the chance to connect with others who have faced similar challenges. Trained peers help youth build skills, make goals, and improve their lives.

These programs empower teens by focusing on their strengths.

YPS teams often work within schools or communities in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb County. They provide emotional support and tools to handle tough situations. This service is part of CNS Healthcare’s mental health approach for children and families.

Young adults aged 18-25 often face big changes. You might feel the pressure of moving into adulthood, balancing work, school, and personal needs. CNS Healthcare offers mental health services to help during this time.

These include therapy, medication support, and skill-building programs.

The Cornerstone Program gives extra care for those entering adulthood. It focuses on life skills like managing money and finding a job. Support is also available for youth leaving foster care or facing challenges with housing or education.

Services aim to build independence while keeping access to needed supports in Wayne County.

CNS Healthcare teams up with local schools, agencies, and organizations. These partnerships expand mental health services for families in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb County. Clinicians work closely with teachers and counselors to support students’ emotional needs.

Local agencies also help provide resources like referrals or financial assistance.

Strong ties with other community organizations boost service availability. Community events foster awareness about child welfare and early childhood mental health. Such efforts ensure families can access trusted support systems nearby.

Psychiatric evaluations help find the right support for mental health challenges. A trained professional will assess behavior, thoughts, and emotions. This process helps create treatment plans that meet specific needs.

Medication management ensures safe and effective care. Psychotropic medications can treat disorders like ADHD or mood disorders. 

These options aim to improve well-being and daily functioning.

Children under 18 can receive therapy and psychiatric care at CNS Healthcare. Services include Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help with anxiety, depression, trauma, or adjustment issues.

Therapists create safe spaces for children to share their feelings.

You can also access evaluations for mental health concerns. A psychiatrist may suggest medication management if needed. These treatments focus on improving emotional health and daily functioning in a child-friendly way.

COP offers therapy for kids and teens under 18. These services focus on behavioral health, helping with emotions, actions, and relationships. Therapy sessions are member-directed and goal-focused to support your child’s needs.

Therapists work with families to improve life at home, at school, or in the community. COP helps children feel safe, build trust, and heal from emotional pain. This program is part of CNS Healthcare's effort to strengthen family bonds while giving youth tools for success.

The Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Program (IECMH) helps young children and their caregivers build strong, healthy relationships. This program focuses on early support to address challenges like postpartum depression, domestic violence, or substance use disorders within families.

Caregivers receive tools to manage stress and create positive interactions with children at home. Services are home-based or community-based, making it easier for families to access help when they need it most.

These resources aim to prevent long-term emotional struggles for kids while strengthening family bonds.

Intensive Home-Based Services (IHB) provide support directly in your home. These services focus on helping children and teens overcome challenges that may interfere with daily life.

They address problems like behavioral issues, emotional struggles, and family conflicts.

Care team members work closely with you to create a plan for success. The goal is to build healthy routines and solve problems where they happen—at home. This approach strengthens the family unit while supporting the child’s mental health.

IHB ensures intensive support is available when it’s needed most, offering help that fits into your everyday life.

Baby Court focuses on the wellbeing of infants and young children in child welfare. It helps families involved with Michigan’s juvenile justice or foster care systems. Judges, clinicians, foster agencies, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services work closely together.

This program aims to protect children while supporting their emotional health. You’ll find services like counseling for parents, therapy for young kids, and collaboration between caregivers.

Baby Court connects you with experts who focus on creating safe homes and brighter futures.

TF-CBT helps children heal after trauma. It reduces fear, sadness, or anger caused by difficult events. This therapy supports kids and teens dealing with abuse, violence, or loss.

Caregivers play a big role in TF-CBT sessions. You learn how to strengthen your bond with your child. Together, you build trust while working through tough emotions. Families see fewer negative symptoms and improved relationships over time.

ICCW helps children and families facing tough challenges. It focuses on care in the home, school, and community. This service uses Wraparound support to create a team for each child.

The team includes family members, teachers, health professionals, and other helpers. Everyone works together to make plans that meet the child’s needs.

You can expect help with behavior issues, mental health concerns, or developmental disabilities. Teams also support foster youth or at-risk youth who need extra care. With ICCW, services aim to keep children safe while helping them succeed in life.

Families get tools to build strong connections and handle stress better over time.

The Cornerstone Program helps youth move from pediatric care to adult independence. It builds skills in education, jobs, self-care, wellness, and housing. This program ensures young people gain the tools needed for stability and success.

You receive support personalized to individual needs during this critical transition. The program promotes long-term growth while focusing on mental health and life readiness.

IEP support helps children get the right tools for school success. It focuses on their specific needs, working with teachers and healthcare providers. This plan may include extra time on tests, a quiet space to learn, or one-on-one help in class.

Experts guide you through every step of creating an IEP. They listen to your concerns and work with schools to offer the best options for your child. These plans make sure every student gets a fair chance to learn and grow.

Parent Support Partners help parents and caregivers with challenges they face. They guide you in finding resources for your child or teen. These trained partners have lived experience raising children with mental health needs.

They understand your situation because they’ve been through it too.

They share tools to simplify decisions about care, therapy, and support systems. You can learn how to navigate state programs like Medicaid. Their goal is to empower you while addressing the unique needs of your family.

Many also connect families with educational help, such as Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs), and local community services that build stronger support networks.

You can connect with skilled psychiatrists and therapists through CNS Healthcare. Psychiatrists help identify mental health disorders in children, teens, and families. They also manage medications when needed.

Therapists provide support like counseling or behavior coaching for children under 18. This includes psychologists and social workers who guide families toward better coping skills.

These services aim to bring relief and improve daily life for youth and their loved ones.

Families facing behavioral or developmental challenges deserve strong support. CNS Healthcare offers coaching to help you manage these needs. Training focuses on improving family relationships and daily life skills.

You learn effective ways to handle issues like autism, intellectual disabilities, and emotional struggles.

Clinicians provide tools to build confidence in your parenting role. They teach strategies for communication and understanding behaviors. These services aim to create positive changes at home while promoting long-term stability for children and youth.