Children’s Day Treatment

Contact us

Children’s Day Treatment
Wilder Complex
932 East 34th Street, Door 8
Minneapolis, MN 55407

(612) 204-8252

To make a referral, complete a referral form, and send it to daytreatmentadmissions@cctwincities.org

Mental health services for children

Catholic Charities Children’s Day Treatment provides programming for children from kindergarten to 8th grade, to build social, emotional, and behavioral skills and support their academic growth.

Day Treatment is a year-round program, but during the school year it offers options of a half-day program for those that would like to remain in their home school, or a full-day program where both treatment and academics are provided on-site.

Help in Action: Children’s Day Treatment

For some children, a traditional school environment is challenging, especially if they have experienced trauma and mental health issues. Children’s Day Treatment serves kids whose social, emotional, and behavioral issues interfere with their academic progress.

We start by listening and learning about each child’s unique needs and then tailor our treatment to meet those needs and improve functioning. Our program offers both half-day and full-day options, allowing children to continue their education at school or receive on-site instruction.

Programming and services

  • Skills development
  • Individual and group therapy
  • Family psychoeducation and support
  • Art therapy
  • Academic support
  • Average of 9-12 months of programming
  • Trauma-aware services
  • Culturally specific care
  • Licensed mental health professionals
  • Recommendations and referrals for additional services

Frequently asked questions

 

How do I know if Day Treatment is the right service for my child?

Most children who attend our program have received some form of mental health treatment or services prior to attending day treatment.

It may be helpful to consult with your child’s school social worker, mental health provider, or pediatrician to determine the appropriate type of mental health care for your child’s needs.

Catholic Charities Day Treatment is an intensive, collaborative service designed to meet the individual therapeutic needs of children who experience social, emotional, and behavioral problems that interfere with their peer and adult relationships and daily functioning.

How are services paid for?

Medical insurance is billed for mental health services and sometimes transportation services.

We highly recommend that families call their insurance provider and ask about their specific behavioral health coverage to determine if they will have any out-of-pocket costs.

For families who are concerned they cannot afford services, we are happy to discuss additional options for payment.

Is Catholic Charities Children’s Day Treatment a year-round program?

Yes, our day treatment program is year-round. We serve kids 52 weeks out of the year, including over winter, spring, and summer breaks.

On days when there is no school, students still attend three hours of mental health programming either in the morning or afternoon, depending on their group schedule. Students then return home or to another location.

If my child attends Catholic Charities Day Treatment Program, what do they do about school?

Children who have an IEP (individualized education plan) have the option to enroll in a full day program and receive special education services on-site provided by our partner, Minneapolis Public Schools.

Children without an IEP or who choose to stay connected to their current school attend day treatment for three hours per day and continue to receive a half day of education at their home school.

Caregivers with concerns about their children missing out on academic time are encouraged to speak with program or school staff about the benefits of addressing mental health and behavioral concerns for long-term effectiveness of symptom management and positive academic experiences in the future.

How does my child get to and from Catholic Charities Children’s Day Treatment?

Transportation may be provided by the child’s school district, arranged through your child’s medical insurance, or a combination of the two, depending on if they attend full or half day programming.

On days when school is not in session, transportation is arranged through the child’s medical insurance.

How long would my child attend Catholic Charities’ Children’s Day Treatment program?

Children are typically in our program for approximately 12-18 months, depending on how long it takes to reach their individual therapeutic goals.

Who can refer children to the program?

Anyone can make a referral if they feel their child needs Day Treatment services. Our referrals often come from mental health providers, county workers, mental health case managers, hospitals, school social workers, or caregivers themselves.