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Assisting adolescents
and young adults as they face the challenging experience
of transitioning
from the world of children's services into that of independent
community life.
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 The
Clinic recognizes that the need for services and supports does
not necessarily end simply because one graduates from high
school or reaches his or her 21st birthday. In fact,
the transition period of leaving the safety net of children’s
services and confronting the independence of the adult world
can be a particularly challenging time for youth with mental
illnesses.
The Clinic’s nationally accredited Life Learning Program
is designed to support older adolescents and young adults,
age 15-25, who are receiving mental health services. This
includes assisting them in pursuing higher educational goals
or in identifying and securing employment opportunities. Hands-on
experience and one-on-one counseling are provided in the
areas of vocational assessment, employment seeking, job development
and independent living skills.
The Clinic is the only mental health provider in our geographic
area that provide these specialized services for young adults
who are attempting to successfully transition to greater
independence and productivity in the community.
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