Astor Family Based Treatment is a dedicated social services organization specializing in home-based mental health support for children and adolescents experiencing serious emotional challenges. Operating under Astor Services for Children & Families, this program focuses on keeping families together by delivering intensive, family-centered therapy within the comfort of the home environment. The organization utilizes a team-based approach, often including therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators, to develop individualized care plans tailored to each family’s unique needs. Astor emphasizes preventative care, aiming to reduce hospitalizations and out-of-home placements for at-risk youth. The Family Based Treatment model encourages collaboration between families and professionals to build stronger, more resilient family structures. With a long-standing commitment to community mental health in the Hudson Valley, Astor is an integral part of the regional support network. Culturally responsive and trauma-informed care is central to its approach, ensuring relevance and sensitivity across diverse populations. As part of the larger Astor Services network, the program benefits from extensive clinical experience and access to a wide array of behavioral health resources.

Key Services:

– Intensive in-home mental health support for children and adolescents
– Family-centered therapy and counseling services
– 24/7 crisis intervention and stabilization assistance
– Care coordination with schools, medical providers, and other support systems
– Culturally competent and trauma-informed clinical care
– Psychiatric evaluation and medication management when needed
– Prevention of out-of-home placement or hospitalization
– Support for parental skill-building and family reunification