The Fall River/New Bedford Adolescent Therapeutic Day Services Program provides a range of structured psycho-educational and recreational group activities that occur regularly at both program sites and community locations. Group activities include therapeutic support and are structured to strengthen youth resiliency and the development of skills related to (but not limited to) mindfulness, emotion regulation, social engagement, interpersonal relationships, pro-social enjoyment, independent living, critical thinking and problem solving, healthy living, well being, self-efficiency, confidence, leadership, independence, and other skill development.Group activities occurring in the community may include those that expose youth to music, art and other enrichment activities/interests, volunteer opportunities, and outings that provide youth with the opportunity to practice and master skills as well as expand and strengthen their pro-social interests and talents. Program ComponentsEnrolled youth are not scheduled to participate in every group activity.COMPONENTS INCLUDE:Individualized Enrollment ProcessParent/Youth guided treatment plansRegular outreach visits to familiesDaily/Weekly phone contacts with parents,school, and collateral contactsCrisis stabilization servicesTransportationDAILY GROUPS:Expressive ArtsCoping SkillsLife Skills BuildingVolunteer/LeadershipRecreation Developmental AssetsThe Old Colony Y team members utilize the Developmental Asset framework to maximize the potential for the individual as well as the family. Developmental Assets are essential building blocks for youth’s successful growth and development. These are 40 qualities and positive experiences that youth need to transition successfully into adulthood. Below they are divided into eight categories:SupportEmpowermentBoundaries and ExpectationsConstructive Use of TimeCommitment to LearningPositive ValuesSocial CompetencyPositive Identity