South Bay Children's Therapeutic Day Activity Programs

The Trauma Institute of South Bay Mental Health

Turning Trauma into Recovery

The Trauma Institute of South Bay Mental Health was established as a center of excellence to address the needs of children and their families who are survivors of trauma. Our specific expertise in working with young children and their families enables us to effectively treat trauma in children, to educate the community about the effects and treatment of trauma, and to work with the community for the prevention and mitigation of traumatic events.


Clinical Services
		Education about trauma
		Trauma impact assessments on individual and family functioning
		Play therapy and trauma treatment for children
		Individual and family therapy for caregivers and other family members
		Transition supports for children
		Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of trauma and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
		Collaboration with other service providers, including public schools, child care centers, DCF, Head Start, early intervention programs, court systems, shelters, and hospitals
Parent Supports
		Parent mentoring and individual and group parent training
		Information and referral concerning community resources to help expand the family's natural support network
		Support groups and education regarding the impact of trauma on child development and environmental conditions that may influence the parent-child relationship
Consultation and Training Services
		Available to public school staff, early childhood educators, DCF, hospitals, shelters, early intervention specialists, and other community providers
		Consultation with public schools, focusing on the prevention of school-based violence
		Intervention in public schools following school-based violence or loss of a member of the school community
Commitment to Collaboration We believe that community collaboration is critical to increased knowledge and the application of best practices with families of children exposed to trauma. We are committed to the creation of innovative, versatile, and highly effective approaches to service delivery through partnerships with parents, other providers, and state and federal agencies. Our partnership agencies include
		Community Teamwork, Inc.
		Department of Children and Families
		Lowell Public Schools
		Lowell Community Health Center
		Lowell General Hospital
		Brigid's Crossing (a shelter for pregnant and parenting teens)
		Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Sheriff's Office
		Head Start
		Casey Family Services
The Trauma Institute of South Bay Mental Health is a service of South Bay Mental Health Center. South Bay has been serving the disadvantaged since 1986. We are the largest community-based mental health center in Massachusetts, with programs in Attleboro, Brockton, Fall River, Lawrence, Lowell, Plymouth, Weymouth, Worcester, and Yarmouth. We provide outpatient mental health and addiction recovery services, early childhood services, and partial hospital services for adults. South Bay works closely with inpatient programs, protective service agencies, the legal system, and the academic community to implement well coordinated services based on the latest evidence based practices. South Bay has developed collaborative programs with Boston University, Ohio State University, and the University of Massachusetts, and is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Our Staff Our experienced team of staff work with children, from birth through adolescence, and adults. Specialties include crisis management, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral treatment, infant mental health, developmental assessment, trauma impact assessment, family systems therapy, parent support and education, and consultation to school systems and other providers. Contact Us The staff of The Trauma Institute welcomes your inquiries. We are available to discuss our program with professionals and directly with families. Our services are supported by all major health insurances, including Medicaid, and by funds from the Department of Public Health. Appointments can be made by calling the program directly The Trauma Institute of South Bay Mental Health 148 Warren Street Lowell, MA 01853 978.452.1736