Hamilton, Ohio 45011

Phone: 513-896-7887

FAX: 513-896-5682

The mission of the WINGS (Wraparound Intervention Network for Growth & Success) program is to prevent unnecessary placements of special needs youth and to promote the success of youth with complex treatment needs.

 Admission Criteria

• SED children for whom less intensive outpatient services have not succeeded

• Children identified as SED youth with complex needs requiring more intensive level of care

• Children at risk of more restrictive placements, children returning home following placement and children with multiple systems involvement

• Level of risk has been assessed to be manageable in the home and community

• Parents who are motivated to work together with the WINGS program staff and who can commit to multiple service contacts each week

 Parent Satisfaction

Typically, youth/parents served by the WINGS program have not achieved success in their past treatment.  For many, the non-traditional, flexible approach of the program has been a "first successful treatment" experience.

In the most recent parent satisfaction survey, 100% of the parents served expressed satisfaction with the quality of the program, rating it "good" or better.  94% rated it "very good" or "excellent".  All of the parents surveyed stated that they would (and often have) recommend the program to a friend or relative.

 United Team Approach

One barrier for many parents of children with complex needs are the problems associated with the "too many cooks in the kitchen" syndrome.  WINGS staff assumes the role of exclusive mental health provider agency and takes responsibility to make sure services are well orchestrated.  One goal is for parents, extended family members, educators and the entire WINGS team to "sing one song" for the benefit of the child.  The treatment team consists of licensed therapists, FTM-trained family support specialists, a child psychiatrist and, when indicated, contracted "skills trainers."

 What makes WINGS special?

• Service Excellence: WINGS adheres to the standards of the Ohio Department of Mental Health for "intensive home-based services" and is certified by CARF International as a provider of intensive home-based family services.  The WINGS program was commended in a 2005 site survey by CARF International.

• Unique Mix: Each child receives a service mix that includes child psychiatric services, in-home family therapy, intensive CSP services, behavioral intervention and parent support.  When appropriate, mentoring services can be arranged.  It is this service "bundle" that makes the WINGS program unique in the area.

• Intensity: Service contacts are as frequent as indicated in order to provide a "step-down" for the youth returning to their home community or "step-up" for youth at risk of placement.  Family support specialists have small caseloads, allowing them to dedicate needed time to each child and family.  They are available 24/7 through an on-call rotation.

• Focus on Assets: The WINGS team uses a strengths-based approach that emphasizes building on the assets and unique resources of each child and family.  The Family Teaching Model provides the foundation for behavioral interventions.

• State-of-the-Art Pharmacologic Services: A staff psychiatrist provides expert diagnostic and medication management based on current best practices in child psychiatry.

 How To Make A Referral

Simply complete a one-page "WINGS Referral Form" and a signed "MACSIS Enrollment/Consent to Treat Form".  Include financial details listed on the referral form.  FAX completed forms directly to the WINGS Coordinator at 513-896-5682.

 Locations

The WINGS program is a community-based program serving all of Butler County in the child/family's natural setting.  Services are provided in the home, school or other community sites. Psychiatric services are provided at our Hamilton office.  Each family will be scheduled for one intake interview at our office at 1490 University Boulevard, across from Miami University in Hamilton.

 Level of Care

The WINGS program is designed to fill a service gap for youth who need more intensive, more frequent services than those provided through more traditional outpatient therapy and CSP service providers.  WINGS staff carry a small caseload in order to promote exceptional dedication to the needs of each family and child.

Youth who are appropriate for the WINGS program are those with "complex" multi-systemic problems who have not succeeded via routine outpatient treatment and CSP services.

           The WINGS program is a division of

              Butler Behavioral Health Services, Inc.