School Refusal/School Anxiety Program at the Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital 

School anxiety, avoidance, and refusal have become all too common in our classrooms today. During the course of their development many children and adolescents experience school-related anxiety in various ways. For some, school anxiety will manifest into school avoidance which may impact attendance, academic performance, social interactions, family relationships, and physical health. Without proper intervention, these problems can have a profound effect on both the family and a student's chance for success.

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital offers a comprehensive course of treatment to address these issues. Our treatment approach includes working with the parents, the school system, and other necessary resources to meet each family's unique needs. Learn about behaviors and symptoms.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Features

• Evidence-based protocols including Exposure and Response Prevention
• Day program hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Two hours of school each day including homework and treatment for school-related fears/anxieties
• Skills and process groups
• Multi-disciplinary team approach
• Weekly family/parenting groups
• Cross-tracking with other programs including eating disorders, self-injury, autism, and chemical dependency
• Child/adolescent psychiatrist assigned to each case
• Medication management (if applicable)
• School re-entry staffing and transition plan
• Follow-up recommendations for outpatient care

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Features

• Evidence-based protocols including Exposure and Response Prevention
• Evening program hours: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Skills and process groups
• Multi-disciplinary team approach
• Case management services
  *Admission Requirements: completion of the School Refusal/School Anxiety Partial Program or another partial program within the hospital. This program is ideal for patients who, upon return to their school full-time, would benefit from transitioning to an evening outpatient program.

Skills and Process Groups

Some examples of group sessions that a participant may encounter while in the program include:

• Relaxation
• Expressive Therapy
• Social Skills
• Stress Management
• Peer Refusal Skills
• Family Contracting
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Basics
• Spirituality
• Exposure Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Multi-Family Therapy

Free Confidential Assessment & Referrals

A counselor is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we are committed to prompt attention.

Please call us at 1-800-432-5005.