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Mission

To provide reliable and quality behavior analysis, mental health counseling and mentoring services for children and adults with disabilities to enhance their well-being and improve daily functioning

130 + Active Staff Working in the Field

800 Current Clients2 Residential Group Homes

12 Residents and 25 Staff

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Covered Counties

* Orange* Seminole* Brevard* Osceola

Served Populations

1. Children with a Mental Health Diagnosis

2. Children enrolled in Special Education 3. Children with Developmental Delays4. Children with Mental Retardation/Autism5. Adults with Developmental Disability6. Children with “Discipline Problems”

Services

Designed to maximize strengths and reduce problem behaviors or functional deficits

Unique and individualized for each client

Prioritized treatment to ensure maximum continued success

Treatment of Challenging Behaviors

Inappropriate Sexual

Behavior

Temper Tantrums

SpecializedMental Health

Aggressive Behaviors

Property Destruction

Self-Injurious Behaviors

Elopement Behavior

Poor Academic Progress

Illegal Activities

Poor Coping Skills

Low Self-esteem

Need for Parenting

Skills

Defiance Relationships Parent Training

Array of ServicesOnsite

Behavior Analysis

Onsite Mental Health

Therapy

Outpatient Counseling

Group Therapy

RespiteMentors andCompanions

HomemakerServices

ResidentialGroup Homes

In-homeSupportServices

Behavior Analysis

After conducting a comprehensive assessmentto determine “why” an individual exhibits aproblem behavior, our therapists develop anindividual plan to help reduce and/or eliminatethe undesirable behavior. This plan is taught tothe client, as well as, other persons that have contact with them. The list may includeparents, caregivers, teachers, employers, etc.

Behavior Analysis

• Consultation in residential treatment facilities such as group homes

• Consultation in other community settings such as foster homes, adult day training programs, child daycare centers, and after school programs

• Behavioral training at community job site

• In-home sessions with parents to learn more effective behavior management strategies

Behavior Analysis, cont.

• In-home sessions with children/consumers to teach basic skills and replacement behaviors

• On-site sessions to teach new skills and promote generalization in public places

• In school consultation to develop behavior management programs for the classroom

• In school consultation to train teachers and paraprofessionals in applied behavioral analysis

Skill Acquisition

• Independent Living• Self-Care Skills• Functional Communication Skills• Anger Management and Coping Skills• Appropriate Social Skills• Employability Skills• Caregiver Training in Behavior Management

Mental Health Services

Staff address psychological, social, medical, and vocational aspects of an individual’s life. Individual and families are able to make positive changes as a result of gaining insight into problems. Treatment methods in counseling therapy are guided by well developed theories and diagnoses.

Mental Health Services

Mental health therapy is provided in:

Homes Schools Employment Settings In Office

Referrals Accepted FromDepartment of Children and FamiliesDepartment of Juvenile JusticeVocational RehabilitationDepartment of HealthAgency for Persons with DisabilitiesDepartment of Blind ServicesChildren’s Home SocietySchoolsHuman Services AssociatesPhysiciansParent or Self-ReferralDaycare Providers

Payment OptionsMedicaid/Medi-passMed-waiverAmerigroupStaywell/HealtheaseUnited Behavioral HealthHealthy KidsFSPT FundingTitle 21Agency Funding

Doris Duan, MS, BCBAPresident and CEO

DorisDuan@bssorlando.com

Cynthia Benedict, MA, LMHCExecutive Director

CynthiaBenedict@bssorlando.com

Behavioral Support Services, Inc.315 North Lakemont Avenue, Suite B

Winter Park, Florida 32792407-830-6412 - Office407-830-8413 – Fax

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