Prospects is designed to increase a child's emotional resilience and reduce harmful behaviors so he/she can function successfully, with reduced levels of therapeutic intervention, in school, family, and community settings. The program teaches children healthy coping skills including mindfulness, anger management, problem solving and conflict resolution, and feelings identification and expression. Prospects also:

• Provides skills training and social opportunities to help children make and maintain relationships with friends and engage in community activities.
• Reduces classmate/parent concern by providing children the treatment and tools to successfully function in school.
• Improves relationships and communication within the family unit and increases safety within the home.

Every child is different, but the typical length of treatment is six months. Remember, progress does not usually move in a straight line. Your child might show quick improvement and then plateau for a while, or you may not see any improvement for a while and then observe a sudden leap forward. Try to be patient and remember that treatment can work to improve your child’s mental health and well-being.

Yes, family involvement in Prospects is required.   Parent(s)/caregiver(s) and family members play a large role in helping children who struggle with their mental health. It is important that parents(s)/caregiver(s) and other significant family members understand and identify with the overall goals of a child's treatment.

If a Prospects clinician believes your child could benefit from medication, an appointment will be scheduled with you to discuss options. With your consent, your child would then be evaluated by one of our board certified Child Psychiatrists or APRN to determine if medication is warranted and - with your consent - prescribed and monitored.

Transportation to and from Prospects is provided to HUSKY A eligible children in Stamford and Norwalk.