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This clinical program (CoSer 219-4230) is a collaborative effort between the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Capital Region BOCES. Pathways serves adolescents in grades 9-12 with acute mental health diagnoses. Students in the program typically exhibit symptoms of anxiety, depression, psychosis, suicidal ideation or other mental health problems that render them temporarily unable to function in more traditional school programs. Pathways is a year-round program with a target length of stay of one year. There is a 6:1:1 student/teacher/aide ratio. The goals of the Pathways program are varied and individualized to meet student needs. In general, these include stabilizing students through the use of intensive therapeutic services while helping to keep them on track academically. The ultimate goal of the program is to minimize or eliminate symptoms of mental illness in order to improve overall functioning. The BOCES and OMH staff work collaboratively to teach positive social skills and techniques, such as maintaining self-control, reducing anxiety and developing coping skills. They also work together to address academic needs (including preparation for state Regents and RCT exams). Admission to the year-round Pathways program is on-going. During the 2009-10 school year, the IMN/Pathways program is located at the Page Avenue School/Cohoes CSD. For more information about the Pathways program contact:
Carol d'Estienne, high school regular assessment principal,
cdestienne@gw.neric.org
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Management Needs (IMN)/Pathways