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Early Interventions for Success
Adverse childhood experiences in childhood can have a profound impact on a young child’s physical and mental health. Access Health Louisiana’s Behavioral Health Division has launched a new program to help set young children and their families up for success both physically and mentally. Sessions with our infant and early childhood behavioral health team can now be scheduled at our Kenner and Slidell Community Health Centers.
Our Goal
Access Health Louisiana’s Infant and Early Childhood Behavioral Health program aims to strengthen and support the social and emotional well-being of children ages 0-5 and their caregivers; prevent or decrease the probability of mental health challenges; and provide early intervention for social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
Our Program
Our program includes screening, observation, and use of evidence-based practices such as child-parent psychotherapy (CPP) and play therapy. Additionally, providers and therapists will staff cases as a multidisciplinary team to ensure what is best for children and their families. Our team provides alternatives to medication management, as well as recommend when medications should be considered. Therapists work with children and their families to diagnose and treat with developmentally appropriate consideration. Our team includes psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and others who specialize in treating very young children.
Issues Addressed
Our infant and early childhood intervention specialists can help parents address the following challenges their child may be experiencing:
- exposure to trauma
- symptoms of anxiety
- uncontrollable tantrums
- constant distress and fear
- challenges with social skills
- exhibiting aggressive behavior
- developmental milestone issues
- challenges with self-regulation and more…
Locations Where Services are Available
Kenner Community Health Center, 671 West Esplanade Avenue (2nd Floor), Kenner, LA 70065 – (504) 712-7800
St. Tammany Community Health Center, 501 Robert Boulevard, Slidell, LA 70458 – (985) 607-0400
Care Team Providers
Free Resources for Parents and Caregivers
The Centers for Disease Control offers several resources for parents to help them identify milestones with their child’s development. This includes a development checklist, educational handouts, as well as these videos in English and Spanish to help families identify challenges early.
