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Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Services

Often times we don’t know where to turn when our children, youth, or young adults have behavioral health needs.  Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. is a good place to start. 

Our resource guide and Child, Adolescent, and Youth Services (CAYAS) Behavioral Health Coordinator are resources available with a click or a call. 

Questions? Contact:

Audra Cherbonnier, LMSW
Behavioral Health Coordinator, Child & Adolescent Services Supervisor
acherbonnier@midshorebehavioralhealth.org | (410)770-4801 ext 304

Ashley Strazza, CPRS
Behavioral Health Coordinator, Harm Reduction/ Peer Outreach
astrazza@midshorebehavioralhealth.org
(410)770-4801 ext 310 | 410-819-9771

Sarah Fegan, LMSW
Behavioral Health Coordinator, Children, Adolescents & Young Adults
sfegan@midshorebehavioralhealth.org
(410)770-4801 ext 327

CAYAS Workgroup

SECOND THURSDAY |  MONTHLY
10:30-12PM

 Contact Audra to be added to the calendar invite.

Youth Outreach Program

The Youth Outreach Program at Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. provides substance use education, intervention, peer support, and resources for care. This program serves youth in the five mid-shore counties: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot. Youth who qualify for the program are at risk, or show signs, of substance use disorder, live in a high-risk home, and are resistant to traditional services. The program’s success is based on Certified Peer Recovery Specialist building relationships with youth, assessing the needs of the individual, and creating a coordinated plan for assistance. Additionally, the program connects youth and families to services and resources available within their community.

REFER A YOUTH

Download and complete the following forms:

After completing, send both the referral and consent forms to: yoc@midshorebehavioralhealth.org

Mid-Shore Adolescent Clubhouses

Facilitated by Minary’s Dream Alliance, Inc., the Adolescent Clubhouse (AC) is an interactive model to better address the needs of youth (12-17) impacted by, affected by, or diagnosed with an opioid use disorder (OUD) and Stimulant Use Disorder, as well as their families. These efforts are also aimed to decrease future opioid related deaths in the population. Services include SUD education, self-care and social skills development, peer recovery support, age and developmentally appropriate recovery support groups, resource linkage, recovery-related workshops, and family engagement events. Services will be provided at multiple sites, in a hybrid structure, in-person and/or virtually.

Adolescent Clubhouse programs

  • Trainings and Workshops

    Trauma Informed Care, Evidence Based Practice, Substance use disorder-prevention methods to include triggers, opiate overdose, Naloxone training.

  • Life Skills Training

    Budgeting, communication skills, career readiness, basic computer skill.

  • Podcast Studio

    In collaboration with Washington College, youth will be able to tell their stories and interview substance abuse experts, and community members.

  • Experiential Therapy

    Infusion of Art, Music, and other activities .

  • Support groups

    Psycho-educational groups on substance use disorder, LGBTQ+.

  • Family Time

    Family structured activities such as cooking, camping on site and outings.

Community partners working with Club F.E.A.R. include:

  • Shore’s Elite Track & Field, Mentoring Services, Inc.

  • Caroline County Family YMCA

  • Harvesting Hope, Youth and Family Services, Inc.

  • Dorchester Center for The Arts

  • Washington College

  • Mentoring Programs

  • Worthmore Equestrian Center

Clubhouse Locations

  • Club F.E.A.R North

    American Legion, Chestertown, Maryland,
    Caroline County YMCA, Denton, Maryland.

  • CLUB F.E.A.R South

    Harvesting Hope Youth and Family Services;
    Dorchester Center for The Arts, Cambridge, Maryland.

Families enrolled in Club F.E.A.R. will be able to schedule visits for activities at all sites.

 

Contact Adolescent Clubhouse staff with questions:

Doncella Wilson, LMSW | Program Administrator | minarysdreamalliance@gmail.com | 443-258-3143

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