HOME SERVICES Business Tools for Wellness Child and Adolescent Residential Services Community Prevention  Services Community Support Services Health Access  & Integration Services Inpatient Services Division Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services NEWS EVENT CALENDAR RESOURCES SURVEY EMPLOYMENT CONTACT US	FIRSTeam     800 Cummings Center, Suite 266T Beverly, MA 01915 Phone: 978 921-1190 ext. 344 Fax: 978 927-3724 Email: mdoyle@hes-inc.org Get a map to this program (Below)     FIRSTeam   What is the FIRSTeam?   F FAMILY The family is defined by YOU. The program is molded to meet the needs of all those invested in a successful reunification.   I INTENSIVE FIRSTeam is an intensive, home-based outreach program that includes weekly individual and family sessions. The team works closely with the family and collateral services for up to six months.   R REUNIFICATION Having the adolescent return home with the family is the primary goal.   S STABILIZATION Getting home is only the first step. FIRSTeam works with the family to identify successful tools to keep the household together.   T TEAM The team not only includes the Clinician and Case Manager, but family, friends, school, probation, and all others working towards a successful reunification.     How does the FIRSTeam work? The FIRSTeam is supported through funding by the Department of Social Services (DSS). All referrals to the FIRSTeam are sent by DSS. Once it is determined the FIRSTeam services meet the needs of the family, the work is broken down into three phases:   PHASE I: 30 Days +/- Assess the family's needs Develop goals with the family   PHASE II: 4 months +/- Meet with family and adolescent an average of 3 hours per week   Address concerns/needs of both the family and adolescent     PHASE III: 30 Days +/- Begin termination between reunified family and FIRSTeam   Assist DSS and family in locating resources within the community and/or extended family   Who is the FIRSTeam? F A M I L Y Family members make up a crucial part of the FIRSTeam. Each member of the household works to identify family strengths, individual needs, and household goals.   CLINICIAN  The Clinician encourages families to meet their goals through a theraputic process.   C A S E MANAGER The Case Manager develops a mentoring relationship with the adolescent in order to advocate on his or her behalf.   COLLATERALS Ongoing communication with collaterals (i.e.: individual therapists, teachers, probation officers, etc.) supports family success.     The FIRSTeam supports the core practice values of the Department of Social Services (DSS).   Child Driven Family Centered Community Focused Strengths-Based Committed to Diversity/Cultural Competency Committed to Continuous Learning   800 Cummings Center, Suite 266T Beverly, MA 01915 Phone: 978-921-1190 ext. 344 Fax: 978-927-3724 Email: mdoyle@hes-inc.org     To get a map and driving directions to this program, enter your location in the form below and press "submit". Address City State Zip