About this facility
Allegheny Children’s Initiative provides intensive behavioral health services (IBHS) for children and adolescents facing mental health challenges, including autism. Care is individualized and delivered directly in the home, school, and community settings where support is needed most. Following a comprehensive assessment, a tailored treatment plan is created to address each child’s unique needs and circumstances.
Using a strength-based and trauma-informed philosophy, the center’s approach builds on what families already do well. Clinicians trained in therapies like applied behavior analysis (ABA) and structural family therapy help families improve communication and develop healthy coping skills. A dedicated team delivers flexible, real-world support in the child's own environment, empowering families to manage long-term behavioral and mental health needs effectively.
The Kids’ Club & Moms’ Empowerment group offers a safe space for families exposed to intimate partner violence. The center also provides blended service coordination, where staff help families navigate complex resources like school, medical, and social services. This hands-on support ensures families receive comprehensive and well-organized care for their child's specific needs.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Mental health treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient
Facility Type, FT, Outpatient mental health facility
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Cognitive behavioral therapy; Couples/family therapy; Dialectical behavior therapy; Group therapy; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Community Service Block Grants; Medicaid; Other State funds; Private health insurance; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma; Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Children/Adolescents; Young Adults; Adults
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Family psychoeducation; Intensive case management; Case management service
