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Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) | Bergen County Division of Family Guidance

Aims to address the needs of juveniles with severe behavioral problems by providing intensive in-home family therapy. Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) is a comprehensive treatment program designed to serve multi-problem youth in their community.Caseloads of the therapists are small (4-6 families per therapist) and treatment is intensive, often including multiple contacts with the family in the home every week. The average length of treatment is from 2-5 months.

Physical Address

1 Bergen County Plz, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Fax

201-336-7370

Application process

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Eligibility

Open to Bergen County youths, ages 13 to 18, who are referred by the Juvenile Family Court, Juvenile Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU), parents, schools, or service agencies.

Agency info

Bergen County Division of Family Guidance

Provides clinical, residential, educational, correctional, case management and monitoring services to at-risk children, adolescents, and families, particularly those who are otherwise unable to receive needed services.