For more information:             Amanda Terrell, Psy.D. (561) 625-2540

​Beginning August 31, Palm Beach County Youth Services Department’s Highridge Family Center is offering an ongoing five-days-per-week Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for youth ages 11-16, who are experiencing mental health or behavioral concerns and need more intensive supervision than at-home distance learning may provide.

In addition to licensed clinicians providing therapeutic services, Highridge staff offers structured and supervised distance learning, recreational and creative activities throughout the day. The program is free of charge for Palm Beach County residents. Family therapy and group therapy are required components of the program.

Daily programming is from 7:15 am to 6:30 pm Monday-Thursday and 7:15 am to 1 pm on Fridays. Families are responsible for daily transportation.

The IOP includes the following schedule of activities:

• Breakfast (provided)
• Distance learning with Palm Beach County Public Schools
• Lunch (provided)
• Therapeutic group
• Outdoor structured activity
• Community group or group activity and homework
• Dinner (provided)
• Pick-up

Highridge Family Center follows CDC guidelines for social distancing, handwashing and face coverings (provided). Changes have been made to restroom and meal service procedures to decrease any transfer of germs. The center is located at 4200 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach. For more information or to apply for services, please call 561-625-2540.​