Frequenly Asked Questions
What are the goals of the Reach program?
- To decrease the need for more restrictive levels of intervention.
- To enhance adolescents' self-awareness and the ability to develop and maintain healthy relationships.
- To assist and support adolescents in developing personal strategies for success.
- To enable adolescents to return to a regular school environment.
How does the Reach program achieve its goals?
The program strives to achieve its goals by providing therapeutic, educational and family services.
Therapeutic Services
- Cognitive Behavioral Approach
- Individual therapy & treatment planning
- Psycho-social group education
- Group therapy
- Psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring
- Psychological assessments
- Transition planning
- Behavior Management System (point and incentive systems)
- Family therapy
Educational Services
- Regular and Special Education programs
- Tutorial style learning
- Pennsylvania Standards requirement
- Modified curriculum for individualized education plans (IEP)
- Credits earned towards high school diploma
- Core curriculum (Language arts, mathematics, social studies, science)
- Supplemental courses (gym, art, etc.)
To whom does the Reach program provide services?
Reach is a voluntary program available to adolescents ages 14-21 years old who reside in Chester County and who have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
How does a student access Reach program services?
Referrals are accepted from parents, school personnel and mental health professionals. To refer an adolescent or to schedule and intake evaluation, please call 484-237-6006 or e-mail Sue Lombardi
Who provides the services?
Services are provided by the following professionals:
- Clinical supervisor
- Clinical staff therapists
- Family specialists
- Child psychiatrists
- Licensed social workers
- Behavior specialists
- Pennsylvania state-certified regular and special education teachers
When does the program operate?
The program operates year-round, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. However, during the summer, Reach provides therapeutic services only.
Is participation in Reach confidential?
Confidential information about an adolescent 14 years or older including his/her treatment plan may not be revealed to anyone outside of the Reach program without the adolescent's written consent. Exceptions to this rule are made for certain situations which are explained as necessary.
Where is Reach located?
The Reach Program
Downingtown Educational Center
335 Manor Avenue
Downingtown, PA 19335
Phone: 484-237-6006
FAX: 484-237-6021
Toll Free: 1-800-480-7389
For additional information, please contact Sue Lombardi, program coordinator.
