CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Contact Children's Services:

Children's Services Contact
Phone: 401-315-0143 X104
Fax: 401-315-0201

Home Based Therapeutic Services, frequently referred to as HBTS, is a program for children between the ages of 3 and 21 who have significant impairments in functioning as a result of a developmental disability or a mental/behavioral condition. These services are provided predominantly in the child’s home and are designed to enhance the child’s overall level of functioning. Parents are both encouraged and required to participate in the treatment process with the HBTS team which includes Clinical Supervisors, Family Support Coordinators, and Direct Care Staff.

Our HBTS program was one of the original programs for children with behavioral and/or cognitive impairments in Rhode Island. The Olean Center started this program in 1993 with one child and has since successfully treated many children by recognizing the major role the family plays in direction and follow-through with treatment interventions. The children’s program, HBTS, currently supports children with disabilities including Autistic Disorder, Mental Retardation, Aspergers Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder NOS, Attention Hyperactivity Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delay, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder.

The Olean Center provides HBTS services through a Family Centered approach which necessitates building a therapeutic relationship with various members in the family. Families play a key role in the planning process for treatment proposals and are continually valued for their insights into treatment solutions. Direct care staff are encouraged to view the child’s difficulties and the family system in holistic terms in order to remain open to the wide range of variables that may impact the observed behaviors. Additionally, we have a parent consultant who is involved in support groups for parents, is the editor of the HBTS periodical called “The Communicator,” and will be part of the quality assurance team. The HBTS program has also established relationships with agencies such as mental health clinics, visiting nurses, and treatment specials such as occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech and language pathologists in efforts to meet the individual needs of each child and their family.

Families residing in Westerly, Hopkinton, Narragansett, South Kingtown, Charlestown and Richmond are eligible to receive services through the Olean Center.

Referrals are accepted through any of the State's CEDARR Centers.

Hours of service include mornings, afternoons and weekends. Staff are available throughout the calendar year and may be available on some holidays.

Children involved in the Olean Center's programs are eligible to participate in a variety of agency-sponsored activities.

HBTS

Home-Based Therapeutic Services is designed to provide intensive, in-home support to families of children with developmental disabilities.  Service components include:

Pre-Treatment: A clinically intensive service that is designed to introduce families and the Treatment Team to each other prior to receiving intensive services.

Parent Orientation: A mandatory program for parents entering HBTS at the Olean Center; this program is designed to identify how families and staff will work together throughout the course of services.

Intensive Treatment: Services are provided by the Treatment Team, including a Direct Care Staff, within the home and community settings. Specific goals are addressed in the areas of behavior management, self-help, parent education and socialization.

Treatment Support: A less intensive category of therapy designed to enhance the benefits of intensive treatment for children with fewer behavioral concerns.

Post-Treatment: A short-term service designed to assist families who are terminating with HBTS to effectively transition to other programs.

PASS

Personal Assistance Services and Supports is a less intensive, parent-direct program intended to support families with children who have developmental disabilities. These services include:

Service Plan Development: This aspect of the program is required of all parents. With the assistance of a Support Coordinator, families draft a treatment plan for their child and family.

Direct Services: Support for the service plan is provided by a Direct Care Staff. This individual is identified and trained by the child's family. Hours per week are based on the severity of need.

Clinical Consultation: This service is designed to provide the family with clinical feedback on how to most effectively address the areas of concern for their family.

How to Get Started

For more information on the services for children that are offered by the Olean Center, please contact us at 401-315-0143 or email us at hbts@oleancenter.org

To apply for services, please call your CEDARR Center staff to facilitate a referral. If you need assistance with the process, let us know.