Comprehensive Mental Health Services

Children First Counseling
& Lassen Counseling

Children First Counseling and Lassen Counseling provide comprehensive, trauma-informed mental health services designed to support youth, young adults, and families facing complex emotional, behavioral, and substance use challenges. Our programs integrate evidence-based therapeutic interventions, structured case management, and specialized support services to promote healing, stability, and long-term success.

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Core Mental Health Services

Individual Therapy

Our licensed and credentialed clinicians provide individual therapy to help youth address trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. We use evidence-based approaches such as:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Helping youth recognize and change negative thought patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills – Teaching emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Trauma-Informed Therapy – Addressing the impact of past trauma on mental health and behavior.

Therapy is tailored to each client’s needs and is designed to help increase coping skills, build resilience, and improve overall emotional well-being.

The Seven Challenges® Program – Youth Substance Use Treatment

The Agency is a certified Seven Challenges® provider, offering youth-focused substance use treatment. The Seven Challenges is an evidence-based, holistic approach that helps young people develop self-awareness about their substance use while empowering them to make positive, healthy decisions.

Key Components of The Seven Challenges®:

Engages youth in honest conversations about their substance use.
Supports mental health and co-occurring disorders through integrated treatment.
Encourages self-reflection on past choices and future goals.
Builds coping skills for managing stress, peer pressure, and emotional challenges.
Provides individualized support for youth at various stages of change.

This program is particularly beneficial for youth in foster care, transitional housing, and community settings who may be struggling with past trauma, environmental stressors, or peer influences.

Intensive Home-Based Services (IHBS)

IHBS provides individualized, strength-based mental health interventions in the home, school, and community to support youth with severe emotional or behavioral challenges. This service is designed to:

Prevent placement disruptions and stabilize youth in their current living environment.
Promote skill-building in emotional regulation, problem-solving, and social interactions.
Provide caregiver coaching and support to strengthen family relationships and improve overall functioning.

IHBS Services Include:

Behavioral Coaching – Helping youth develop coping mechanisms for emotional regulation.
Social Skills Training – Teaching youth appropriate communication and peer interaction skills.
Crisis De-Escalation Strategies – Preventing and managing emotional and behavioral crises in real-time.
Daily Living Skills Development – Supporting youth in learning essential self-care, academic, and life skills.
Family Support & Caregiver Training – Equipping caregivers with the tools to support youth’s mental health needs effectively.

IHBS is a short-term, high-intensity intervention aimed at stabilizing youth and equipping them with lifelong skills to function successfully in their home and community.

Intensive Care Coordination (ICC)

ICC provides structured, team-based case management for youth with significant mental health and behavioral health needs. The goal of ICC is to ensure all involved service providers, family members, and caregivers are working collaboratively to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan that best supports the youth’s well-being.

ICC Services Include:

Comprehensive Case Management – Developing and coordinating individualized treatment and service plans.
Multi-Agency Collaboration – Working closely with child welfare, education, mental health, probation, and community organizations to ensure seamless service integration.
Strength-Based Care Planning – Identifying youth and family strengths to create a holistic, client-centered approach to treatment.
Crisis Planning and Intervention Coordination – Preparing families and service providers to manage crises effectively and prevent escalation.

ICC is particularly beneficial for youth with high-level mental health needs, those at risk of placement disruption, or those requiring significant multi-system coordination to support stability and healing.

Intensive Case Management (ICM)

ICM is designed for youth with high levels of need who require ongoing, structured case management to ensure they receive consistent and coordinated care. This service ensures that youth remain engaged in their treatment plan and that all necessary resources are accessed efficiently.

ICM Services Include:

Regular Assessments and Progress Monitoring – Tracking youth’s mental health progress and adjusting treatment as needed.
Individualized Service Planning – Ensuring youth have access to the right services at the right time.
Advocacy & Resource Navigation – Connecting youth to education, employment, housing, and other essential support services.
Coordination of Specialized Interventions – Ensuring youth receive the most appropriate therapeutic, psychiatric, and rehabilitative support available.

ICM is a longer-term, structured intervention that supports youth through multiple transitions, including placements, school changes, and aging out of care.

Crisis Intervention Services

Crisis intervention services provide immediate, short-term mental health support for youth experiencing acute emotional or behavioral crises. Our team is trained to respond rapidly, ensuring that youth and caregivers receive stabilization services that prevent the need for hospitalization or placement disruption.

Crisis Intervention Includes:

24/7 Support & Response Coordination – Assisting caregivers and providers in managing emergency situations.
Crisis De-Escalation – Using evidence-based strategies to stabilize youth in distress.
Safety Planning – Developing action steps to prevent future crises and reduce risk.
Post-Crisis Follow-Up & Support – Ensuring ongoing care to help youth and families maintain stability.

Through our comprehensive mental health programs, we are committed to ensuring that every child and young adult receives the care, guidance, and support they need to thrive.

Why Choose Children First Counseling & Lassen Counseling?

At Children First Counseling and Lassen Counseling, we believe that mental health is the foundation of long-term well-being. Our services are:

Trauma-Informed & Strength-Based – Centered on resilience, healing, and youth empowerment.
Integrated & Multi-Disciplinary – Ensuring seamless coordination across mental health, education, and social services.
Community & Family-Centered – Engaging caregivers and community resources to provide sustainable support.