The American Re-EDucation Association
 

"Crisis of Care"

Helping Families Help Children

FACTS

In the United States:

• At least 7.5 million children (12% of those under the age of 18) have a diagnosable psychological disorder. Less than 1 in 5 receive help.
• Between 4 and 5 thousand children are placed out of their own states each year in residential treatment facilities, despite demonstrated effectiveness of community-based services.
• The mental health delivery system for children and their families deals primarily with crises. Nearly 90% of the resources are consumed by only 2% of the children who need help.

SOLUTIONS

"Crisis of Care is a positive, solutions oriented documentary examining the mental health delivery system for children and their families. The program provides a clear and comprehensive blueprint for action, focusing on services that emphasize prevention, early intervention, and interagency collaboration. A broad continuum of service options for children with emotional disturbance and their families is described and presented. The documentary's primary voice comes from children, parents and front line care givers.

The documentary, winner of a CINE Golden Eagle Award, was produced by N.A.K. Production Associates. The project was administered by The Nicholas Group, a special committee of the American Re-EDucation Association.

Key Benefits Promoted Through This Program

• A fundamental change in the way we finance, organize, and deliver care.
• Integrated, coordinated systems of care that are child-centered, family-focused, and community-based.
• Greater family involvement. Parents should have an effective voice in the planning of services for their children, from the federal government to community agencies and neighborhood schools.

See Organization Membership information for additional benefits.

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