Prevention Services

Our Prevention Services are grant funded through the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (Ohio Children’s Trust Fund and Whole Child Matters Grant).

The Prevention Team supports the healthy development of children birth through eight years old with programs for their families, caregivers, and teachers.

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC)
IECMHC is provided on site to early care and education programs throughout Northwest Ohio, working alongside parents at times as well. These coaching services are designed to help early childhood professionals build capacity in their ability to support the social/emotional development of young children, birth through 8 years old. If you are an early childhood professional and interested in receiving IECMH training, please complete the request form here or click the button below.

Primary Care Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)
Assists parents and caregivers in developing plans to manage behavioral issues in the safe environment of their child’s primary care/pediatric office, on the phone, or virtually. Provided in 4-5, 30-minute sessions over a period of 4-6 weeks.

Summer Friendship Camp (summer only)
A free group program for children entering Pre-K - 2nd grade. Teaches a variety of skills to help children become more prepared for school including problem-solving, self-control, self-esteem, social, and emotional awareness skills.

Prevention Newsletter - The ECMHLink

The ECMHLink is a monthly newsletter written by our Prevention team. We encourage parents, guardians, and caregivers to check it out for additional resources on nurturing young children. Read the latest edition below:

  • "It has been helpful at providing the structure and outline to help me be a more assertive parent to my kiddo with big emotions. I feel so much more confident now as a parent."

    Primary Care Triple P Client

  • "My child loved meeting new friends and learning what was taught. He always came home and told me all about it. It also gave me as a parent, tools to help with regulating emotions."

    Summer Friendship Camp Client Parent

  • "This is a very good program to attend. It shows that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and you can become a better parent/person for yourself and your family."

    Primary Care Triple P Client Parent

Our Prevention Services are grant funded through the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (Ohio Children’s Trust Fund and Whole Child Matters Grant). All Prevention Services are free and clients are not required to complete a Mental Health Assessment (MHA) to participate.