Sequel Youth and Family Services is a privately owned company that develops and operates programs for people with behavioral, emotional, or physical challenges.
Our mission is to prepare our clients to lead responsible and fulfilling lives by providing mentoring, education, and living support within a safe, structured, dynamic environment - whether on one of our campuses, in the community, or in their own homes. Our programs currently operate in 17 states and serve clients from 41 states and territories.
Services Offered
Neurodevelopmental Programs Sequel's neurodevelopmental programs (Bernalillo, Norris, Pomegranate, and 1/2 of Northern Illinois Academy) serve residents diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or with a non-specified developmental delay. Additional services available for these individuals include Occupational, Speech, and Physical therapies; 1:1 care and the services of certified Applied Behavioral Analysts. The programs are accredited by The Joint Commission and serve a diverse cross-section of exceptional children with a range of complex needs including, but not limited to: * Complex Autism * Aspergers * Pervasive Developmental Disorder * Prader-Willi Syndrome * Cerebral Palsy * Developmental Disabilities * Orthopedic Impairments * Physical Impairments * Significant Psychiatric Impairment * with Developmental Disabilities * Health Impairments
Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) Program Sequel's Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) programs (Kingston, Riverside and 1/2 of Northern Illinois Academy) are heavily staffed with medical and clinical teams who address both the mental and behavioral issues presented. Individual Treatment Plans are created under the supervision of psychiatrists. The programs are accredited by The Joint Commission and offer treatment for young people with a range of complex needs including, but not limited to: * Mood Disorders * Disruptive Behavior Disorders * Adjustment Disorders * Dually diagnosed: Mental Health and Substance Abuse * Self-harmful behaviors * Destructive behaviors
Sequel treatment strategies include a psychiatric assessment and ongoing psychiatric care, nursing, individualized treatment plans including individual, family and specific group therapies, skill building, and milieu treatment all implemented by credential and highly trained staff.
Fees and Payment
There is a no cost, confidential assessment.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
