Therapy and Family Support

Getting Started 

Step 1. Make a Referral/Request Services

If you are experiencing challenges caring for a child who may have been exposed to drugs or alcohol prenatally, contact us to find out how Hope Rising Clinic can support your family. Our intake coordinator will reach out to you within 2 business days to discuss your concerns and service options.

Step 2. HRC Orientation and Intake Evaluation

Once eligibility for services is determined and all intake paperwork is complete, our intake coordinator will schedule you for both a 60-minute virtual HRC orientation, and an intake evaluation with our team.  Our team will go over preliminary recommendations for your family at the end of the evaluation. Families will also meet their assigned Family Support Specialist (FSS) at this time, who will remain a dedicated team member until time of discharge.  All children with suspected or confirmed prenatal substance exposure are eligible for therapy and family support services.

Step 3. Caregiver Education Program

Our Caregiver Education Program (CEP) is the first stop in receiving services at HRC.  Caregivers will begin an 11-week program consisting of 60–90-minute sessions with a family and child therapist, or an occupational therapist who become your primary service provider (PSP), along with support from other HRC team members.  These sessions can often be done remotely, and do not include your child.  In your first session, you will develop an individualized plan of care with your FSS and PSP.  For more information about CEP, see here.

Step 4. Transition to Therapy

After completing CEP, families transition to play-based therapy with their PSP for up to 3 plan-of-care cycles, each lasting approximately 5 months.  Our play-based therapy sessions are typically done in person at our clinic in Bothell, WA, however some families might be appropriate for telehealth services on occasion. Should the team feel that a transition from one discipline to another would be appropriate, families may transition at the end of a plan of care.

During this time some caregivers may also enter individualized mental health therapy with one of our child and family therapists for a single plan of care.  These sessions focus specifically on barriers to parenting and/or attachment with your child.

Throughout your time at HRC, your FSS will work with you to find community supports as needed.  As you approach discharge, they will also help you find therapists in your area should you want to continue therapeutic services.  In addition, they will reach out to you 6-months after discharge to see if further resources are necessary.

At Hope Rising Clinic, families are supported by a team of passionate and caring therapists and family support specialists. Every family impacted by prenatal substance exposure has unique challenges and needs. We strive to meet every family where they are at and develop customized therapy services to best support your family’s needs.

Our approach has a strong focus on caregiver support and education, as you are the expert on your child and their advocate in life. Therapy sessions include caregiver participation, support, and education. Additionally, we offer a variety of caregiver services including individual counseling, linkages to community resources, and evidence-based psychoeducation programming.