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Mail | PO Box 800, Ignacio, CO 81137
YOUTH THERAPY
MULTISYSTEMIC
THERAPY (MST)
IN SOUTHERN
COLORADO
What is MST? MST is an intensive family and community-based treatment that addresses the multiple influences that contribute to serious antisocial or illegal behavior in youth aged 10-17 years. SoCoCAA MST serves Montezuma County, Dolores County, The Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe, La Plata County, Archuleta County and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.
Therapists work in the home, school and community and are on-call 24/7 to provide caregivers with the tools they need to transform the lives of troubled youth. Research demonstrates that MST reduces criminal activity and other undesirable behaviors. Please visit mstservices.com for more information.
APPROPRIATE MST REFERRALS:
Youth at imminent risk of out-of-home
placement due to specific criminal offenses
Physical/verbal aggression at home,
school, or in the community
Youth adjudicated for specific
criminal offenses
Substance use or criminal or
delinquent behavior
Exclusionary Criteria for Referrals
- Youth living independently
- Youth who are actively suicidal, homicidal, or psychotic
- Youth whose psychiatric problems are the primary referral reason
- Juvenile sex offenders in the absence of other delinquent/antisocial behavior
- Moderate to severe autism diagnosis
HOW IS MST DIFFERENT?
01
Proven long-term effectiveness through rigorous scientific evaluations.
02
A clearly defined and scientifically grounded treatment theory.
03
A focus on provider accountability and adherence to the treatment model.
04
A focus on long-term outcomes: Empowering caregivers to manage future difficulties.
For more information in La Plata county, Archuleta county and Southern Ute Indian Tribe referrals, please contact Hannah Nusz, MST Supervisor at hnusz@sococaa.org or call 970.335.8243.
For more information in Montezuma County, Dolores County or Ute Mountain Ute referrals, please contact Grace Wood at gwood@sococaa.org or call (970) 553-9648.
Staff
| Hannah | Nusz | La Plata County, Archuleta County, Southern Ute Indian Tribe | MST Supervisor | 970-335-8243 | hnusz@sococaa.org | |
| Berry | Becton | La Plata County, Archuleta County, Southern Ute Indian Tribe | MST Therapist | |||
| Margaret | Bernet | La Plata County, Archuleta County, Southern Ute Indian Tribe | MST Therapist | |||
| Gwen | Schmidt-Arenales | La Plata County, Archuleta County, Southern Ute Indian Tribe | MST Therapist | |||
| Chad | Close | La Plata County, Archuleta County, Southern Ute Indian Tribe | MST Therapist | |||
| Grace | Wood | Montezuma County, Dolores County, Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe | MST Supervisor | 970-553-9648 | gwood@sococaa.org | |
| Stefani | Davidson | Montezuma County, Dolores County, Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe | MST Therapist | |||
| Terence | Word | Montezuma County, Dolores County, Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe | MST Therapist |
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