Thanks to our partnership with Community Advanced Practice Nurses (CAPN), youth who come to Covenant House Georgia receive a complete physical upon entry into our program. For some, this is the first physical they have received since they were a young child – for some, their first physical ever.
Any health care needs that are identified through the physical are then met through partnerships with area health providers.
Many young people who come to Covenant House Georgia have experienced trauma or abuse that led them to leave home, and sadly, life on the streets often brings continued harm and instability. Our compassionate behavioral health team is trained in trauma-informed care and offers a range of supportive services to help youth begin healing and build a foundation for emotional well-being.
Our counselors offer the dedicated support youth need as they begin their healing journey. Each young person who enters our doors receives a personalized assessment and an individual case plan tailored to their unique needs. Based on that plan, they begin evidence-based behavioral health therapy (such as DBT, CBT, trauma-informed approaches, and other supportive treatments) to help them process their experiences and develop the tools needed for greater stability and independence.
Group counseling sessions are offered for youth with shared experiences, creating a safe and supportive space for connection and healing. In these sessions, youth are encouraged to share their stories and listen to others, fostering trust, understanding, and a sense of community. Each session is carefully guided and monitored by our trained staff to ensure a respectful and nurturing environment where healing can truly begin.
At Covenant House Georgia, our experiential and non-traditional therapy programs are designed to support youth as they heal from past wounds and build emotional resilience. We offer a variety of creative and recreational activities that help young people regain their emotional balance and develop healthy coping skills. Through approaches like art, movement, and other expressive therapies, youth can work toward achieving their emotional and behavioral goals in a safe and supportive environment.
When family reunification is identified as a potential housing goal, Covenant House Georgia offers family therapy and support services as needed. These interventions help youth and their families build healthier communication, develop coping strategies, and address underlying challenges such as unresolved grief or loss. By drawing on the strength of relationships and meaningful connections, family therapy aims to restore and reinforce stability within the family unit.
