Child and Family Services

The staff at Seven Counties' Child and Family Services understands the unique needs of children and families facing serious emotional disabilities, physical and sexual abuse, and adolescent alcohol and/or drug use or abuse. Our programs focus on identifying and reducing risk, maximizing family involvement and strengths, and providing services in locations and within time frames that best meet children's and families' needs.

Broadway Office Plaza
914 E. Broadway
Louisville, Ky. 40204
Administrative office: (502) 587-8833
Fax: 589-8758
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
On-call 24/7

Child and Family Services are available at the above location and many county service centers outside of Jefferson County. 

Children's Crisis Services

Acute Child Psychiatric Services/Rural Mobile Crisis Services

(502) 589-8070 or 1-800-432-4510
Fax: 589-8097 or 562-5691
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., on-call 24/7

This program assists children who are in acute psychiatric or emotional distress to remain in their homes and communities, or enter the hospital when necessary. Services include statewide access to and assessment by crisis intervention/planning counselors; short-term, intensive family and individual therapy; in-home crisis services; immediate access to child psychiatric services; access to residential crisis services (Daybreak Crisis Stabilization Unit).
Fee: Medicaid covers this service, as does a contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Eligibility: Children through age 18 in acute psychiatric or emotional distress.
Referral: Accepts referral from parents, physicians, and other community referrals.

Daybreak Crisis Stabilization Unit

(502) 589-3008
Fax: 589-8095
Hours: 24/7

This unit is the region’s only temporary, short-term (4-7 days), 24-hour alternative to hospitalization for children/adolescents ages 3-18 who are in emotional or behavioral crisis. Clinicians strive to reduce and stabilize acute psychiatric symptoms, and divert children from psychiatric hospitalization so they can return to their homes and function independently. Services include assessment of home life and the stress associated with the crisis; psychiatric intervention; individual and family therapy; linkage to longer-term treatment; case management; and medication management.
Fee: The Impact Plus program of Medicaid covers this service, as do many health insurance plans. The fees for some children may be underwritten through state funding. A sliding fee scale also is available.
Eligibility: Children/adolescents must be in temporary crisis (treatable in a short-term setting), and medically stable with no primary need for alcohol/drug treatment.
Referral: Accepts self-referral as well as from physicians, school counselors, and other mental health providers. To refer, contact Seven Counties’ Acute Child Psychiatric Services at (502) 589-8070 or 1-800-432-4510.

Family Services

Family Connections

(502) 589-8731
Fax: 589-8732
Hours: M 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., T-W 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., Th 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., F 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This program provides a wide range of outpatient mental health services for children and adolescents with severe emotional disabilities and their families. Services include individual, group and family counseling, educational programs and consultation with and referral to other human service providers. The focus is on maintaining children in the community, and services include such things as anger management, adoption counseling for children and adoptive parents, and attachment separation disorder. Services may be in collaboration with schools, residential programs, community centers, or others.
Fee: Sliding fee scale based on income. Accepts Medicaid.
Eligibility: Children and adolescents age 2 and up to age 21 who meet the definition for moderate/severe emotional disability.
Referral: Accepts referrals from throughout community, including self-referrals. To refer, contact Seven Counties’ Access System at (502) 589-1100.

Transitions

(502) 584-0044
Fax: 587-9355
Hours: M-W 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; TH 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; F 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

This program provides a comprehensive array of mental health services for victims and perpetrators of spouse abuse, sexual abuse, and familial child abuse. Services include evaluation; individual, group and family therapy; support groups; and, consultation and education with other providers and community groups.
Fee: Sliding fee scale based on income. Accept Medicaid.
Eligibility: Victims/perpetrators of abuse for which abuse is the focus of treatment, or individuals court-ordered for family violence treatment. Admission criteria include:

• Juvenile sexual offenders — a minor who has been adjudicated or admits to having committed a sexually deviant act. (This service is available only at the 914 E. Broadway location.)
• Child victim of sexual/physical abuse — substantiated report or disclosure by the state, community or family of child sexual or physical abuse or sexually reactive behavior.
• Child physical abuse perpetrator — substantiated report by the state, community or family of physical abuse to a child.
• Child witness to family violence — substantiated report by the state, community or family of child witness to family violence.
• Adult sexual offenders — an adult who has been adjudicated or substantiated to have committed a sexually deviant act toward children or adults. (This service is available only at the 914 E. Broadway location.)
• Adult partner abuse perpetrators — adults who have engaged in physically violent acts toward a partner.
• Adult survivors of domestic violence — adult victims of violence by partner.

Referral: To refer, contact Seven Counties' Access System at (502) 589-1100.

Child & Family Services based in Jefferson County Public Schools

Waller Therapeutic Program

2415 Rockford Ln.
Louisville, Ky. 40216
(502) 485-8133
Fax: 447-0160
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

This program, which operates year-round, is provided in collaboration with Jefferson County Public Schools. It provides mental health services to students enrolled in the Waller-Williams Environmental School (K-8) who have severe emotional and behavioral disabilities, such as self-destructive behavior and poor self-control and social skills. Services include comprehensive assessment, group and individual therapy, family therapy, service coordinator, psychiatric evaluations and medication, and crisis intervention and assistance.
Fee: Accept Medicaid.
Eligibility: Waller-Williams Environmental School students (K-8) who have been diagnosed with severe emotional disabilities who can benefit from the program.
Referrals: Accepted from Waller School and Seven Counties Services' staff, parents and other care providers. To refer, contact the Waller Program division director at the above number.

Western Day Treatment

Western High School
2501 Rockford Ln.
Louisville, Ky. 40216
(502) 447-9145
Fax: 449-4565
Hours: During school year - 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Summer schedule may vary.

This program, in collaboration with Jefferson County Public Schools, provides three therapeutic classrooms for children in grades K - 8th, who have a severe emotional disability (SED). Children receive academic instruction; group, individual and family therapy; and a variety of assessment during the average six-month stay.
Fee: Accept Medicaid.
Eligibility: Children age 5-13 who meet SED criteria (see KY Impact) and are in need of a restrictive environment.
Referral: A psychiatrist's recommendation addressing restrictiveness and SED status of child is required.

Children's Case Management/Service Coordination Services

Kentucky IMPACT

(502) 736-3080 and 589-8085
Fax: 589-8095
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Kentucky IMPACT provides intensive family-based service coordination for children and youth who are severely emotionally disabled to help support the family and reduce the potential for psychiatric hospitalization. The Kentucky IMPACT Program develops interventions recommended by a child's service team, and which are approved by the Jefferson County Regional Inter-Agency Council (RIAC), a multi-agency oversight body.
Fee: Medicaid and a contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services cover these services.
Eligibility: Kentucky residents under age 21 who receive services prior to age 18 and meet the criteria for severely emotionally disabled (diagnosed with a thought, mood, perception, orientation, memory, or behavior disorder, and has behavior which disrupts two areas of functioning, including self-care, interpersonal relationships, family life, self-direction or education) and requires coordination of the multiple services involved. Kentucky IMPACT has specialized service coordination for pre-school children age 0-5, children enrolled in Waller Therapeutic or Western Day Treatment schools, and LANSAT (Louisville Area Network for Specialized Adolescent Treatment).
Referral: Referrals are accepted from parents, other human and medical service agencies, schools, etc.

Salt River IMPACT

(502) 955-6447
Fax: 955-9605

Salt River IMPACT provides intensive family-based service coordination for families in the rural counties which have children diagnosed with severe emotional disabilities (SED). IMPACT Serevice Coordinators work to assist the family in building a service team to provide support and reduce the potential for psychiatric hospitalizations or other disruptions. The Interagency Service Team creates a plan incorporating the strengths and needs of the child and fully incorporates the voices and choices of the family members. All admissions to IMPACT are approved by the Regional/Local Interagency Councils, which provide multi-agency oversight. 
Fee: Medicaid and a contract with the state Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities cover these services.
Eligiblity: Kentucky residents under age 18 (who may receive services up to age 21) who meet SED criteria (diagnosed with a thought, mood, perception, orientation, memory, or behavior disorder that is ongoing for at least one year and is disrupting areas of functioning including self-care, interpersonal relationships, family life, self-direction or education).
Referral: Referrals accepted from parents, other human and medical service agencies, schools, etc. Call Salt River IMPACT number above to refer.

Kentucky IMPACT Homeward Bound Service Coordination

(502) 736-3080
Fax: 589-8095
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

This program serves adolescents with severe emotional disabilities (15 years and above) with a focus on promoting skills and strengthening opportunities for successful future independent living. Adolescents choosing to participate develop their own independent living goals such as employment, educational and vocational achievements, and budgeting.
Fee: Medicaid and a contract with the Cabinet for Health and Human Services cover these services.
Eligibility: Kentucky residents under age 21, who receive services prior to age 18, and meet the criteria for severe emotional disability (see above).
Referral: To refer, contact the Kentucky IMPACT number above.

Salt River Parent Support Group

(502) 633-5683

These support services are designed for parents, adoptive and foster parents, grandparents and others providing care for children and adolescents with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities. The program helps promote education, advocacy, resources and support to families in ways that build upon strengths and enhance parental abilities. Services include one-on-one parent support; community resource information about trainings and self-help groups; information about education law and parental rights; a resource lending library; and a newsletter.
Fee: No charge for this program, which is underwritten with state funds.
Eligibility: Anyone providing care to a child with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities.
Referral: Self-referrals accepted. Contact the Kentucky IMPACT program for information.

Salt River Youth Council

(502) 955-6447
Fax: (502) 955-9605

Kentucky IMPACT Therapeutic Support Program

(502) 736-3080 and 589-8085
Fax: 589-8669

Skills Team: The Skills Team works with children and youth with severe emotional disabilities in their homes and communities to strengthen skills such as following directions and getting along with peers and adults, while assisting parents on limit-setting.

Youth Transitioning to Adult Group: This group is for children and youth (age 14 - 19) with severe emotional disabilities and focuses on the development of independent living skills, such as interviewing for a job, budgeting, transportation, etc.

Therapeutic Summer Program: This program focuses on children and youth with severe emotional disabilities who need a structured therapeutic summer program. While participating in fun activities, they focus on getting along with peers, conflict resolution and decision-making. Activities can include drama, basketball or individualized group outings.

Fee: No fee.
Eligibility: Children/youth participating in the Kentucky IMPACT program.
Referral: Made by the child's Kentucky IMPACT service coordinator.

Kentucky IMPACT Parent Opportunities

(502) 736-3080 #2310
Fax: 589-8669
Hours: M - F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Call the KY IMPACT Family Liaison to learn about opportunities for parent training, advocacy and volunteerism.

Youth Co-Occurring Disorder Assessment and Treatment

LANSAT (Louisville Area Network for Specialized Adolescent Treatment)

914 E. Broadway
Louisville, Ky. 40204
(502) 736-3060
Fax: (502) 451-5609
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Services include assessment; case management; individual, family and treatment groups; psychiatric evaluations and medication; referrals to treatment; and a resource library. LANSAT is a partnership between private and public agencies committed to developing a system of care for adolescents with risk behavior, substance abuse and co-occurring mental health problems and their families. LANSAT partner agencies provide assessment and treatment services for adolescents and their families. The partner agencies include Seven Counties Services; the Morton Center; Our Lady of Peace Hospital; the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice; the Court Designated Workers Office; Family & Children First; the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services; and the Jefferson County Public Schools' Safe and Drug Free Schools Assessment Center. An example of a partnership venture includes the Jefferson County Juvenile Drug Court. In addition, many other community organizations that provide services and support to adolescents participate on the LANSAT Advisory Board.
Fee: Assessment costs are covered by Medicaid. Services are provided on a sliding scale for those clients without insurance or Medicaid.  There is no cost to use the resource library.
Eligibility: LANSAT assessments and case management services are available for adolescents ages 12-20, who are in need of risk behavior (including substance abuse) assessment, treatment and adjunctive programming and who live in the Louisville metropolitan area.
Referral: Anyone (parents, guardians, pediatricians, psychiatrists, private therapists, school personnel, social service professionals, etc.) may make a referral for an assessment by calling (502) 736-3060. Adolescents also may refer themselves for an assessment. A youth's parent or guardian should attend the assessment session to assist in choosing the best treatment options.

Community Based Services

The HELP Team (Home Emergency Learning Project)
Family Preservation and Reunification Programs

(502) 589-8085
Fax: 589-8095
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Clinical staff work flexible hours including evenings and weekends and are on-call 24/7 via cell phone.

These programs provide in-home crisis intervention, therapy, psycho-education, and case management via a family preservation model. The goal is to prevent out-of-home placement of children or to provide the successful reunification of children and adolescents by defusing an immediate crisis and teaching families new skills to create a healthy and safe family environment. Families participate in 4-10 hours of services weekly for a duration of six weeks to six months. The Family Preservation and Reunification Programs are in collaboration with the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS).
Fee: No fee. Programs are funded in part through a contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Eligibility: Jefferson County families with children at risk of removal from their homes or families with children to be reunified.
Referral: From DCBS.

Truancy Diversion Program

This is a collaborative initiative with community partners to intervene with children and adolescents who have a history of high absenteeism with Jefferson County Public Schools. Services are provided using a Family Preservation model, with goals that include: increase school attendance; improve school performance; decrease behavioral issues; and improve family functioning. Services are provided for 2 - 5 hours per week for an average of 8 - 16 weeks.

Fee: Medicaid is accepted.

Eligibility: JCPS students at risk for truancy.

Referral: Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel of JCPS.

Youth Alcohol and Drug Assessment and Treatment Services

Lighthouse Adolescent Recovery Center

2210 Tucker Station Road
Louisville, Ky. 40299
(502) 366-0705
Fax: 375-3199
Hours: 24/7

The Lighthouse provides residential alcohol and drug treatment services to adolescents 13-18 years old. Treatment includes counseling, alcohol/drug education, relapse prevention, AA/NA meetings, and referrals to community resources. Length of stay usually is four to six months. Residential operations are 24/7; business hours are 8:30 - 5:00 p.m.; and assessments and admissions are by appointment only.
Fee: Accept many forms of health insurance and other third party payers. Kentucky Medicaid through EPSDT. Sliding fee scale based on income.
Eligibility: Youths age 13-18 with alcohol/drug addiction who can benefit from residential treatment.
Referral: Accept self-referrals as well as those from parents and other caregivers, schools, and other human and medical service providers. For referrals within Jefferson County, contact LANSAT at (502) 736-3060 (between 8:30 - 5:00 p.m.) to make an appointment for an assessment. For referrals outside of Jefferson County, contact the Lighthouse directly at the above number.