School Based

Horizon's School Based Therapy program was developed for children and teens who have difficulty managing their emotions and behaviors which may or may not impact their learning. Children and adolescents are often referred by their teacher, principal, or guidance counselor and have the option of receiving weekly therapy during the school day. The benefit is fewer days missed from school due to regularly scheduled appointments which reduces loss of instruction time. The additional benefit is that the student’s therapist is accessible during the school day to provide support, therapy, and possible crisis services while maintaining the student in their regular learning environment.

Horizon’s School Based Case Management program provides complete wrap- around services to students in the school to support them in all settings. Case managers assist students and their families in securing needed services, monitoring for needs, and most importantly being a support to the student in school. Case managers are the “go to” person when a student needs more assistance during the day. Case managers also work very closely with school personnel to make the learning environment optimal for the student. The relationship between the case manager and school personnel is vital to students’ success. Should a youth’s need exceed the capacity of Outpatient and Case Management the student may be referred to Multisystemic Therapy, Ambulatory Crisis Stabilization, or Emergency Services.

Criteria for Admission: In order to qualify for this program your child must first be assessed for functioning, needs and have a mental health diagnosis. Many students are referred for services due to anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or difficulty getting along with others in school. At the time of assessment the needs of the youth are considered and should the youth need more intensive services than Outpatient and Case Management they will be enrolled in those services as appropriate. 

Sweet Briar College partners with Horizon to offer office based therapy and support on campus at Sweet Briar College. All students have access to mental health care via daily walk-in crisis support and individual counseling. Educational groups can be provided as need to address topics requested by the students and have included mindfulness, stress management, regulation skills, and acupuncture detoxification. 

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