Mental Health Services

Trauma Coaches available to support caregivers

All children in DCF custody are eligible for mental health services. These include mental health and trauma screening, and referral for further evaluation as needed. Our staff is available to work with caregivers to ensure youth in foster care get connected with the most appropriate and convenient community mental health services quickly. For kids who need more in-depth evaluation or medication review, we have on site psychiatry services. Many times the experiences which lead to foster care can impact a child’s behavior and development. We also have Trauma Coaches available who can provide in home training, guidance and support for caregivers.

Psychiatric Evaluation: If referred, please call the FaCES clinic at 774-443-7962

Trauma Education Services: The FaCES clinic mental health clinicians provide mental health supports to the children and families served in our program. These services can occur over the phone, through virtual platforms (such as Zoom), or face to face, and include:

• Psychoeducation regarding typical trauma reactive behaviors,
• Attachment and trauma responsive parenting techniques,
• Information about various community resources,
• Referrals to community mental health providers.

For more information, please call the FaCES clinic at 774-443-7962.