ALBERTINA KERR CENTERS

424 N.E. 22nd Avenue

Portland, OR 97232

Phone: 503-239-8101 Fax: 503-239-8106

Website: www.albertinakerr.org

Christopher J. Krenk, President/CEO

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

Albertina Kerr Centers’ programs are unique in Oregon, providing a full range of intensive intervention and psychiatric services for toddlers, young children, and teenagers from 3 years to 17. Child and family services run the gamut from crisis residential care to day treatment, family therapy and placement with specially trained foster families. Throughout the community, Kerr provides in-home and outpatient counseling and operates the Kerr Early Intervention Program, a therapeutic pre-school.

Kerr also provides a wide range of care and community-based supports for children and adults with developmental disabilities. These programs range from group homes for adults and children to community living, skills training, supported living, and employment programs.

Founded: 1907

Accreditations: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

Albertina Kerr Centers offers the following programs:

· Critical Psychiatric Care (Sub-Acute) -- a secure, short-term residential treatment program for children in crisis.

· Residential Treatment -- intensive individual, family, and group therapy for girls age 7 to 16.

· Intensive Treatment -- education, therapy, skills training, and placement services for adolescent boys who have developmental disabilities and serious emotional problems.

· Day Treatment -- the privately accredited Wynne Watts School gives children and teenagers academic instruction, intensive counseling and treatment, and art therapy.

· Crisis Foster Care -- training and 24-hour support to specially qualified foster parents offering short-term homes for children with extreme mental health needs.

· The Foster Family Network -- partnership with two other organizations to recruit, train, and certify the best possible foster parents.

· Specialized Foster Care -- skills training and foster parent support for children who have both mental health needs and developmental disabilities.

· KEIP, the Kerr Early Intervention Program -- a therapeutic school for very young children with severe emotional issues and learning delays.

· Community-Based Outpatient Services -- mental health treatment, parenting skills training, and support for children and families.

· Community-Based Group Homes for adults with severe development disabilities.

· Community-Based Group Homes for Children with severe mental health needs and developmental disabilities.

· Community Living, Skills Training, Supported Living & Nursing Home Enhancement programs for adults and youth with developmental disabilities.

CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS

ü 24-Hour Residential Care

ü Adoption (Registry only)

Alcohol and Drug Assessments

Alcohol and Drug Counseling

Alcohol and Drug Education

Alcohol and Drug Treatment (CIRT Approved)

Basic Self Help Training

ü Behavioral Evaluations

ü Career Guidance/Education

ü Career Training/Work Experience

ü Crisis Counseling

ü Day Treatment

Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment

Supervised By Mental Health Specialist

Emancipation Skills/Independent Living

Preparation

ü Emergency Placement Services

ü Family Counseling

ü Foster Care

Gang Intervention/Prevention

GED Preparation

ü Group Counseling

ü Independent Living Opportunities

ü Individual Counseling

Infant Mother Program

ü On-Campus School

Other Alternative Education Opportunities

ü Parent Support Group

ü Parent Training/Education

ü Play Therapy

ü Positive Peer Culture Group Treatment

Prenatal Services

ü Proctor Care

ü Psychiatric/Psychological Evaluations

ü Psychotherapy

Restitution Payment Program

ü Sex Education

Sex Offender Assessments

ü Sexual Abuse Treatment for Offenders

ü Sexual Abuse Treatment for Victims

ü Shelter Care

ü Social Services

Teen Parent Services

ü Therapeutic Foster Care

ü Therapeutic Recreation

ü Transitional Services

Vocational Services

Work Program

ü Other

Nursing Services, Physical Therapy, Speech & Language Assessment, Art Therapy, Group Homes

CAMPUS-BASED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES IN CRISIS

722 NE 162^nd Avenue

Portland, OR 97230

503-255-4205

REFERRALS: Kathleen McNamara, Residential & Day Treatment

Martha McCormack, Community-Based Services

Program Description

Campus-Based Residential Services for Children and Families in Crisis offers the following programs:

Sub-Acute Psychiatric Residential provides secure and intensive psychiatric service with 24-hour a day nursing care for children who are an imminent risk to harm themselves or others. This program is designed for children needing hospital diversion or post hospital care. Average length of stay is twelve days.

Psychiatric Residential provides secure intensive psychiatric services for children and youth who display periodic aggressive behaviors and are at a moderate risk to harm themselves or others. Average length of stay is 3-6 months.

Intensive Treatment (ITP) provides secure intensive treatment services for adolescent boys who have both a developmental disability and behavioral treatment needs. Average length of stay is 3-6 months.

	SUB-ACUTE PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL	PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL	INTENSIVE TREATMENT
Gender	Male and Female	Female	Male
Age	5 – 17	Female (13 – 17)	12 – 17
Capacity	24	14	9
Contract Agency	MCOs, Private Insurer, DHS/Health	MCOs, Private Insurer, DHS/Health	DHS/SPD

COMMUNITY-BASED CHILD & FAMILY

SUPPORT SERVICES

722 NE 162^nd Avenue

Portland, OR 97230

503-255-4205

REFERRALS: Karen Jost

Program Description

Community-Based Child & Family Support Services offers the following programs:

Adolescent Group Homes provide residential care for adolescent boys who have both a developmental disability and behavioral treatment needs. Average length of stay is one year.

Therapeutic Foster Care & Shelter Care provide short and long-term evaluation and care for children who have social service, mental health and/or developmental disabilities service placement needs in a foster-care setting. Short-term care is up to 90 days. Long-term care can last several years.

Therapeutic Education & Day Treatment Services combines special education and mental health services for children and youth who cannot be maintained in a public school setting. Average length of stay is one academic year.

	ADOLESCENT GROUP HOMES (12)	THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE	THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION & DAY TREATMENT SERVICES
Gender	Male and Female	Male and Female	Male and Female
Age	8 – 17	3 - 17	8 – 17
Capacity	53	50	25
Contract Agency	DHS/SPD	DHS/CAF, DHS/SPD	DHS/HEALTH, MCOs, School Districts

Outpatient/Wraparound Services provide individually tailored plans of care which may include individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, parent education and training, mentoring, and other interventions designed to support children and families so that community-based placement is successfully maintained.

	OUTPATIENT/WRAPAROUND SERVICES
Gender	Male and Female
Age	3 -17
Capacity	100
Contract Agency	MCOs

Early Intervention Services provide a structured classroom environment, family education and support services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology for children with functional impairments.

	EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
Gender	Male and Female
Age	3-5
Capacity	75
Contract Agency	MCO, United Way, Portland Children Investment Fund

COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR ADULTS

WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

722 NE 162^nd Ave.

Portland, OR 97230

503-255-4205

Program Description

Community-Based Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities offers the following programs:

Group Homes provide 24-hour, 7-day-a-week long term, comprehensive care service for adults with severe and multiple developmental disabilities.

Supported Living provides around the clock availability of support for people living in their own home or apartment.

Community Inclusion provides placement of people with private industry, not-for-profit and public sector employees, skill building, and leisure time enhancement experience for people who choose not to work or have disabilities or medical conditions so severe that they are not able to function in an employment situation.

	GROUP HOMES	SUPPORTED LIVING	COMMUNITY INCLUSION SERVICES
Gender	Male & Female	Male & Female	Male & Female
Age	18+	18+	18+
Capacity	140	40	80
Contract Agency	Lane, Marion, Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties	Clackamas and Multnomah and Lane Counties	Lane, Marion, Clackamas, Polk, Multnomah and Washington Counties

EDGEFIELD CHILDREN’S SERVICES

2408 SW Halsey

Troutdale, OR 97060

503-665-0157

REFERRALS: Intake Coordinator (Edgefield)

Program Description

Day Treatment Program serves boys and girls ages 6 to 11 needing treatment for emotional, behavioral, and academic problems. These children learn to build self-esteem and deal with relationships, and also attend school at Edgefield. They grow to become more successful in their family setting, among peers, and in school.

Residential Treatment Program is a psychiatric residential treatment center for 12 boys and girls, ages 6 to 12. This program is for children whose emotional and behavioral problems require more intensive therapy than the Day Treatment Program provides. These children stay at Edgefield through the week, which allows them to learn to live cooperatively with others. When possible, children integrate back into their family and community.

	DAY TREATMENT	RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Gender	Male & Female	Male & Female
Age	6 – 11	6 – 12
Capacity	50	12
Contract Agency	Schools, Multnomah County, MHOs, DHS	MHOs, Private