HopeSpoke Extended Day Treatment Program Expands to Serve More Children

Thanks to support from the Community Health Endowment of Lincoln and the Medica Foundation, HopeSpoke (www.hopespoke.org) will be expanding their Extended Day Treatment Program in order to serve up to 24 children in the program at one time.

HopeSpoke’s Extended Day Treatment Program has a strength-based approach and is designed for children ages five to 11 with serious emotional and/or behavioral challenges who are at risk for out-of-home placement or hospitalization. The program operates Monday through Friday, typically for four hours a day. The length of service is tailored to the child but typically ranges from four to six months.

Children in Extended Day Treatment learn to develop genuine relationships with others, strengthen their coping and emotional regulation skills, and improve overall community functioning. Treatment options are based on needs and input from the child and family. Services focus on concerns underlying the presenting challenges, often stemming from trauma or attachment disruptions.

At HopeSpoke, they understand the importance of early intervention and treatment of emotional, physical, and/or environmental trauma. The idea is not only to help people engage in healthier behaviors, but to help them heal from the pain, restoring hope for a better tomorrow. To find out more about this program and other services, call (402) 475-7666 or go to www.hopespoke.org.