Jefferson Center for Mental Health - Multisystemic Therapy (MST)

Intensive Family Services

Multisystemic Therapy (MST)

Intensive This evidence-based program works primarily with highly delinquent youth to address serious behavioral issues. MST licensed clinicians work with parents to set consistent limits and involve community systems to impact youth’s behavior. Focus is on helping caregivers address behavioral problems, thereby improving family relationships, school performance, and peer/neighborhood/ community interactions.

Serves youth ages 12–17
Works with highly delinquent youth to prevent further involvement in juvenile justice system • Involves multiple systems in changing behavior
Time limited, high intensity, averaging 3-5 months
Services available 24/7; all after hours crisis calls handled by Team
Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an evidence-based practice and the team is licensed through MST Services and the Medical University of South Carolina.

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