
Our Services
Platform Pathways provides residents with 24-hour care, 7 days a week in a safe, homelike environment, while offering the supervision, counseling, and specialized treatment they need to thrive. Our comprehensive, trauma-informed program supports the emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of each youth through individualized therapy, psychiatric and educational services, life skills training, and structured recreation.
We collaborate closely with families, caregivers, and community partners to ensure consistency and stability from intake and assessment through transition and aftercare, empowering every resident to heal, grow, and build the foundation for a healthy, independent future.

Intake & Assessment
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Comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment
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Safety and risk screening
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Educational and medical review

Therapy Services
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Individual therapy (CBT, TF-CBT, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing)
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Group therapy (coping skills, trauma processing, social skills, boundaries, aggression replacement, substance-use psychoeducation)
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Family therapy and caregiver coaching

Psychiatric Services
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Psychiatric evaluations
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Medication management and monitoring

Education Support
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School enrollment and attendance coordination
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IEP/504 advocacy
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Tutoring and credit recovery support

Life Skills & Independent Living Training
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Personal hygiene and self-care
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Cooking, nutrition, and housekeeping skills
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Budgeting, banking, and vocational readiness

Recreation & Wellness
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Structured recreation and fitness activities
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Sports, arts, mindfulness, and community service opportunities

Substance-Use Prevention/Early Intervention
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Screening tools (e.g., CRAFFT)
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Psychoeducation and relapse-prevention strategies

Case Management & Permanency Planning
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Interdisciplinary service planning with youth input
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Coordination with DFPS, SSCCs, and juvenile justice partners
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Linkage to community resources

Family & Caregiver Engagement
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Routine communication and caregiver coaching
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Structured family visitation
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Family workshops and reunification planning

Transition & Aftercare
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Step-down planning and school transfer support
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Linkage to outpatient therapy and psychiatry
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30–90 day aftercare follow-up

Ongoing Assessment
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We continually update each resident’s treatment plan to reflect their psychological, physical, and emotional growth.
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Right support as they heal, discover their worth, and prepare for a healthy and productive future.
Platform Pathways is dedicated to providing a safe, caring, and structured environment for boys ages 7–17 impacted by trauma, abuse, neglect, or emotional challenges. We focus on discipline, cooperation, tutoring for academic success, counseling for emotional health, and building strong foundations for lifelong well-being.