In order to meet the needs of those living in assisted living or long-term care who have mental health treatment needs, but are not able to travel to our facility, are not appropriate for our Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program (IOP) or have insurance that will pay for IOP, we have developed a program to provide them therapy “in-place” at their facilities.

Fillmore County Hospital (FCH) will provide a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) or Licensed Mental Health Provider (LMHP) to facilitate group therapy and individual therapy on a set day each week at the designated facility. FCH will directly bill Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance for this treatment.

This partnership began in 2015 between FCH and Fillmore Central Public Schools. The shared vision included prevention and education, early identification and intervention, as well as treatment and ongoing support for our youth within the school setting. In addition, we wanted to create a collaborative approach where the student, school faculty, parents, and counselor could work together towards a common goal. The process includes parental approval and a confidential setting on school property for students to meet with their counselor. With this approach, students were able to address their mental health wellness, academic and behavioral challenges, and overall stressors at home, in the classroom, and socially with minimal time away from the classroom.

We have since partnered with Heartland Schools, Exeter-Milligan, and Sutton Public Schools, serving students in each of these systems. Counselors also provide student and faculty training on mental health related topics including conflict resolution, self-care, mental health first aid, training on adverse childhood experiences, parenting courses, suicide awareness and prevention trainings. If you are interested in this service, please talk with your school to determine whether this is the right fit for your child.

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Who should attend?

Anyone 18 or older can take a Mental Health First Aid Course, but it is recommended for those who are teachers, coaches, first responders, faith leaders and other caring citizens.

Learn how to help a friend, family members, coworker, or neighbor in need.

Instructed by Jeri George, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Contact: 4027593192 or email jgeorge@myfch.org

At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security ParentingTM program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

You will Learn How To:

• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
• Enhance the development of your child’s self esteem
• Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure

Please call (402) 759-3192 to find out dates

Parent Child Interaction Therapy is a specialized treatment program designed for caregivers and their young children (2 to 7 years old) who are experiencing social, behavioral, and/or emotional difficulties.

PCIT has been found to help children who have any of the following:

• Frequent temper tantrums
• Defiance – refusing to follow directions
• Verbal and/or physical aggression
• Destruction of toys and/or family belongings 
• Backtalk or sassing adults
• Whining or crying for no apparent reason
• Constantly seeking attention
• Hyperactivity
• Interrupting others
• Short attention span
• Difficulty with behaviors at school, preschool, and/or daycare

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (402) 759-3192.

Children and teens with intellectual, physical, or speech-related limitations are more likely than the general population to experience stress and anxiety, or to develop other mental health issues such as depression, aggressive behaviors, and emotional withdrawal. Without appropriate intervention these issues can affect their overall quality of life, and often carry over into adulthood. Psychological assessment and therapy are provided in our program because of the possibility of related emotional or behavioral problems, and to promote success and emotional well-being.