This medically supervised children’s mental health program is for children from birth through kindergarten and their families. It includes diagnostic, treatment, and preventative services, and may include intensive group services. YCATS is for children experiencing one or more of the following:

• Emotional problems
• Oppositional behavior, such as arguing, talking back, annoying others or refusing to follow directions
• Aggression
• Regulation disorders, such as the inability to control behavior, being overly emotional or having trouble with sleeping or eating 
• Attachment disorders, such as being overly friendly with strangers or making poor eye contact, stiffening or withdrawing when approached or touched 
• Attention/hyperactivity disorders, such as an inability to stay with an activity, has difficulty following directions, acts without thinking, can’t stay seated, is always on the go “as if driven by a motor” 
• Eating disorders
• Abuse/neglect issues
• Relationship and social disorders

In addition to the above, children may have other problems such as: 

• Development delays that can appear as not speaking, running, walking or behaving as well as others his or her age, or seeming younger than he or she is.
• Language processing difficulties such as appearing forgetful, having difficulty with directions, saying things that are hard to follow or don’t make sense.
• Sensory-integration issues, such as running into objects and/or people, being overly sensitive to noise or touch, complaining of tags in clothes or about how clothes fit.
• The primary goal of YCATS’ services is to help the child function in the community while helping the child’s family better understand and help the child. While the child is the direct focus of this program, the child’s family is also an important part of the treatment.

Services offered include:

• Diagnostic assessment
• Intensive therapeutic groups
• Group, family and individual counseling
• Infant/toddler mental health services
• Consultation and training
• Occupational therapy

YCATS staffing includes a full range of mental health professionals specializing in the treatment of young children and their families. Child psychiatrists, licensed social workers, licensed counselors, occupational therapists are all available to serve your child and family.

For more information, call (937) 276-8333.