ACHIEVEKIDS

A year-round day treatment and special education program for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, developmental or learning disabilities.

Description:

A year-round mental health treatment and special education program for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, developmental or learning disabilities who are age 5 to 22. Offers short- or long-term services depending on need. Works with the family and school toward the child's gradual transition to a less restrictive environment and to adult service systems. Services include a non-public school individual, group and family therapy. Also offers speech and language therapy, art therapy, special education, sensory motor training and vocational training. Community Integration includes community-based instruction, supported-work training and mainstreaming with age-appropriate peers. Parent education and behavioral management are provided through individual and group counseling. An additional site is located at 1212 McGinness Avenue, San Jose.

Location

Public Transit:

VTA stops within 1 block. Transportation may be arranged with the school district.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

American Sign Language
Cantonese
Spanish
Tagalog

Accessibility Options:

Disabled Parking
Disabled Restroom
Interpreter for the deaf
Ramp
Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Vary according to income. Medi-Cal accepted. Special education students are paid for by school districts.

Audience:

Developmentally disabled and emotionally disturbed children and youth and their families

Eligibility:

Age 5 to 22 with a diagnosis of, or at risk for, severe developmental, emotional and/or behavioral disorder

How to Apply:

Apply by phone.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Santa Cruz County