Potomac Behavioral Solutions (PBS) is happy to announce reaching a contract agreement with the local Child Services Act (CSA) program in order to provide therapy services to eligible youth and families! CSA, a law enacted in the state of Virginia in 1993, provides state and local community funds to help match at risk youth and their families to public and private services that effectively meet their assessed needs. Owner of PBS, Dr. Joanna Marino says, “We are so excited to be partnering with our local CSA program. This provides PBS the opportunity to connect with folks who otherwise may not be eligible to receive the mental health services that we provide. Our partnership with CSA allows us to reach a larger community to promote awareness of emotional health.”
PBS will be providing dialectical behavioral therapy, medication management, nutrition, and consultation services through their contract with CSA. Research shows that providing early mental health interventions in youth helps to prevent or mitigate mental health concerns later in life, which is why Dr. Marino was passionate about partnering with CSA when they reached out to PBS. “I think it is essential to teach skills that help youth regulate and understand their emotions,” said Marino. “Providing evidence-based treatment and teaching skills to youth and their family is a significant factor that could help prevent further mental health concerns down the road. I am thrilled we have the opportunity to expand our impact on our local community!”
For more information on CSA, please visit their website.