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Helping Robin Maintain His Independence
At Seven Counties Services, we help people with developmental and intellectual disabilities embrace their independence and empower them to achieve it in their daily lives.
The Impact of COVID-19 and Social Injustice on Youth of Color
For health professionals caring for youth of color, specifically, ask how they feel being black in America has impacted their experiences concerning social justice and the pandemic.
Synchronizing Primary Care and Behavioral Healthcare for Patients
Kentucky Integrated Care was established in September 2017. Embedded within Seven Counties Services, it serves the following counties in Kentucky, which surround the Louisville metropolitan area: Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble counties. The program was launched as a five-year project to synchronize primary care with behavioral healthcare.
Children Finding Success Through Peaceful Pals Program
Seven Counties Services’ Child and Family West Clinic recognized that some of the children they served in Louisville’s West End community were unable to attend traditional after-school and summer care programs because these programs cannot accept students with severe emotional and behavioral issues.
Caring for Ourselves as Healthcare Workers
Self-care: This is a topic that we who work in the mental health / social services fields talk a lot about, but perhaps neglect to act on in our own lives, especially during times when we feel pulled to be available and supportive to our clients, our family, and friends.
Exploring the Benefits of Telehealth Services
At Seven Counties Services, our direct care teams pivoted quickly, and our organization was up and running with telehealth services in a two-week period so there was no break in delivering mental and behavioral healthcare to our clients in the community who need us most. Today, more than 90% of our services at Seven Counties Services are being delivered through telehealth.
Nick Thrives During Pandemic Through Support of Michelle P. Waiver
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live our lives and go about our day-to-day routines. Thirty-five-year-old Penick “Nick” Clark is dealing with it remarkably well with some adjustments and supports through Michelle P. Waiver, which he has through the developmental and intellectual disabilities program at Seven Counties Services.
Helping Children Be Their Best Selves Through Support and Therapy
Acute Child Psychiatric Services at Seven Counties Services is a small team of passionate mental health professionals who meet kids and families at some of their most trying times to help with behavior needs.
