Who is eligible?

• Children ages 5-18, or up to 21 if involved in the system at the time of their 18th birthday

What types of services are available?

• Crisis Intervention
• Individual Counseling/Behavior Assistance
• Family Counseling
• Supportive Services- Family Support Organization (FSO) of Passaic County
• Mentoring

What happens if I need immediate assistance?

• If this situation is a “crisis” then someone from the Children’s Mobile Response & Stabilization (CMRSS) will be dispatched
• However, if the situation is so serious and needs medical intervention, then 911 should be called

What is the first step to get assistance for a child?

• Call 1-877-652-7624 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

What types of services are available?

• Crisis Intervention
• Individual Counseling/Behavior Assistance
• Family Counseling
• Supportive Services- Family Support Organization (FSO) of Passaic County
• Mentoring

What will happen once I contact DCBHS?

• You will speak to a licensed clinician who will begin to ask questions about your child’s needs
• If this is not a crisis, an evaluation will be scheduled to assess your child’s needs
• Once the assessment is completed, appropriate services will be set up for your child
• All services are strength based and family friendly
• All services are confidential and coordinated around the familiys schedule/needs

Circle of Care (CMO), Child’s Mobile Response and Stabilization (CMRSS) and Family Support Organization (FSO) of Passaic County are all part of Collaborative System of Support:

• We are strength based
• Collaborate with the child and family
• Goal orientated
• Success driven
• Focus on the empowerment of the child and family
• Family and Community are the keys to future successes!