CMH

Children's Outpatient Services offers mental health therapy for children ages 3 to 17 and their families at our offices in Lansing, St. Johns and Charlotte. Children and adolescents seen in outpatient services typically have problems with adjusting to loss and change, may be dealing with feelings such as depression or anxiety, or they may struggle with challenging behaviors at home, school, or in the community.

Children's Outpatient Services has therapists who are skilled at working with children, adolescents and families. Our therapists help families find solutions to their problems that are effective, build on their strengths, and fit for their family.

Services are confidential, although contact with schools, doctors, or other involved agencies can be made, with a parent's permission, in order to coordinate services. This is done as a way to make the services more effective and to be sure that everyone involved is working in the same direction.

Children and families often meet together with the therapist in family sessions. Families know their children well, are in the best position to help them, and are very important in developing solutions to the problems that their children are experiencing. Talking and working together can make a big difference in how everyone in the family feels.

To qualify for outpatient services:

• The child must have a moderate to severe emotional or behavioral problem
• Parents and caregivers must be willing to work with the child to help solve the problem
• The child must be at least 14 years old if seeking therapy on their own without family support

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1 2 3 Michael 20-12-2012 Hits:17518 Kids Testimonials Jason Moon My child has progressed so much since we started therapy through CMH – Families Forward.  Thank you so much for your help! Read more Satisfied Client 20-12-2012 Hits:17588 Kids Testimonials Jason Moon Our therapist is a wonderful woman who has helped my child make immense progress in only the short time we have been working with her.  I really enjoy seeing my child make progress while interacting with her therapist.  Your program is amazingly helpful, and I am so thankful I found help with CMH – Families Forward.  Thank you for all you do. Read more Satisfied Client 20-12-2012 Hits:18369 Kids Testimonials Jason Moon We love our therapist.  She has become a support to our whole family.  I feel I can trust her and share my hardest moments.  Our child feels safe talking with her and she understand when he is too anxious.  My husband and other two children also open up to her.  I am truly grateful for her support. Read more

Families Forward has been providing services to children and their families for over 30 years. We offer a wide array of treatment options designed to meet the needs of families with children who struggle with emotional disturbance and behavioral concerns.