| SAFE Center
Location
The SAFE Center is located 3 miles from I-105, just east of Springfield on 22 acres of picturesque rural property which includes a pond, a forest of tall evergreens and oaks a nature tail, a sports field, outdoor recreational equipment, and an old fashioned tire swing. |
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Children receive the following:
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An in-depth assessment report which includes the child's overall functioning, diagnosis, medications, academic placement, and treatment needs. History and functioning of the family is included along with recommendations.
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Stabilization of children in crisis.
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Education in a certified school complete with education staff who evaluate each child's academic functioning, learning styles and specific behavioral and learning challenges in the academic setting.
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A psychiatric evaluation by a psychiatrist which addresses the child's medication regimen, provides diagnostic impressions, and specifies recommendations for the child's aftercare.
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A medical assessment by a licensed R.N. who also monitors the child's medications and overall health and well being.
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A highly structured, staff secure, therapeutic environment which emphasizes safety, personal awareness and accountability, and support for working on behavioral goals.
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A daily recreational program which emphasizes pro-social, cooperative teamwork and reaching personal recreational goals.
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A balance, healthy diet which eliminates processed and artificial foods.
Family Involvement
Children cannot be accurately evaluated without their family's involvement. Families participate fully in the child's assessment, providing valuable historical information, observing program staff in action with the children, and receiving new skills for managing the child's challenging behaviors . The program provides an on-site apartment in which families, who come from a distance, can stay cost free while participating with their child in the program for 2-3 day periods.
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Level of Supervision: Each of the six bedrooms in the program is equipped with state of the art video and audio monitoring systems so that staff can monitor the movement of the children at night (video monitoring only occurs at night). Children have adult supervision at all times at a staffing ration of 1 adult to every 4 children. Staff are CPI trained to provide appropriate physical containment for children whose behaviors present a danger to themselves, others or property. |
Program Costs
Families are not charged for help for their children. Program costs are paid by contract with the State Department of Human Services and County Mental Health and Managed Health Organizations. Most families who would like to place their child in the program need the participation of both DHS and Mental Health in their area to cover costs. The program encourages cooperative agreements between DHS and County/MHO to pay for individual contracts for children.. Private insurance plans often cover only 19 days of inpatient treatment while we require a minimum of 30 days to complete an evaluation. Lane County costs are paid by DHS, LaneCare and United Way.
Making Referrals to the SAFE Center
The primary referral sources for the SAFE Center are State Child Welfare and Mental Health Organizations throughout the State. Families are welcome to call the program director for more information. To make a referral call 541-741-7402 and ask for the Director.
Click the following link for a list of what information and documentation you should bring to a SAFE Center Intake: Intake Checklist
Click the following link for a list of what a parent/guardian should pack for a child who is coming to stay at the SAFE Center: What to Pack
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