When your child is troubled, the entire family is troubled.

The NorthPointe Center is a specially designed treatment center to help children and their families sort through difficult circumstances or issues, and to assist them in regaining a sense of confidence and hope.

Most children grow up in a nurturing environment; however, children from time to time encounter feelings, thoughts or behaviors that result in difficulties in their lives and in the lives of those around them.

Families often feel overwhelmed when their child or adolescent presents challenges which may include oppositional on defiant behavior, drug use, school problems or sudden changes in "normal" behavioral routines.

At NorthPointe Center, the multi disciplinary team consists of a psychiatrist, a nurse, licensed professional counselors, activity specialist, teacher, and mental health technicians. The multi disciplinary team works together to plan the best treatment strategy for your child. The program uses peer group settings to help the clients develop or improve self-esteem, communication skills, and healthy ways to channel energy.

Convenient and Thorough Assessments
Assessments are by qualified professionals and are offered at no charge through the UBH Care Center, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Please call for an appointment at 940-320-8100 or toll free 888-320-8101. All assessments by UBH are confidential.

Financial Arrangements
NorthPointe Center accepts most insurance plans. Our business office can assist in verifying insurance coverage and making financial arrangements. All inquiries are confidential.

Accreditations & Licenses

• Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
• Texas Department of State Health Services
• Texas Department of State Health Services, Licensed Outpatient Services

Services
Services at NorthPointe Family Center are offered in an outpatient environment where children and adolescents can learn to deal effectively with psychological, emotional, and social problems. Specific attention is paid to:

• Anger management
• Communication and assertiveness
• Crisis management
• Management of daily living skills
• Medication management and compliance
• Self esteem and awareness
• Social and life skills
• Substance use and dual diagnosis
• Reintegration into school
• Transportation (as available)

How am I involved in my child's progress?
NorthPointe Center believes the family is the primary influence in a child's world. The family is an important component in the treatment success of their child and is viewed as partners and collaborators by the clinical staff. Parents give daily feedback through "home communication sheets" describing progress at home in the evenings and over the weekends. Parents attend individual family and weekly multi-family therapy sessions which focus on the specific needs of each family. The family therapist and nurse are available daily to answer specific concerns relating to treatment and medication issues. NorthPointe Center places a strong emphasis on treating the entire family with the goals of restoring a sense of hope bringing balance to the family unit.

The Child And Adolescent Day Treatment Program at NorthPointe Center offers a full day of structured treatment interventions for children and adolescents, ages 5-18 who are in crisis. The program operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 3:30, and can allow the child to continue in everyday activities with the family and within the community.

The Adolescent Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program for ages 12-18, addresses mental health problems, even those complicated by a dual diagnoses (combination of mental health & chemical dependency).

S.A.F.E. Adolescent Expressions®The S.A.F.E. Alternatives® program, a world-renowned program for clients who self injure, has been in operation for 20 years. The S.A.F.E. Alternatives® philosophy and model of treatment focuses on shifting the control to the clients and empowering them to make healthier choices, including the choice to not self-injure. Our goal at S.A.F.E. Alternatives® is to help the client understand the consequences of their choices, and identifying healthier ways to manage their distress. Adolescent S.A.F.E. Expressions at Northpointe is a six and a half hour program, meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program utilizes a combination of treatment modalities.

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