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After School Programs

Two therapeutic after-school programs available for adolescents, ages 12 through 17, who are in need of intensive structured therapy to address serious emotional and behavioral issues.

Bergen County After-School Mental Health Therapeutic Program – New Directions

New Directions is a therapeutic after-school program for adolescents, ages 12 through 17, who are in need of intensive structured therapy to address serious emotional and behavioral issues. This program provides community-based therapeutic services that may eliminate the need for more restrictive out-of-home interventions and placements.

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After-School Therapeutic Program for Developmentally Disabled Adolescents with Psychiatric Needs– Checkers

Checkers is a therapeutic after-school program for developmentally disabled adolescents, ages 12 through 17, who require intensive structured therapy to address emotional and behavioral issues.

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