Regional Intervention Program - Cleveland RIP - VBH - Behavior Management Training

Address

443 N Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 339-6781

www.tn.gov/parenting-that-works

AKA:

Volunteer Behavioral Health RIP Program - Cleveland Campus

Description:

RIP (Regional Intervention Program) is an early intervention program serving children under the age of 6 with behavioral challenges. RIP tackles problem behaviors such as aggression, tantrums, non-compliance, destruction of property, high activity level, trouble at school, and more. Parents serve as primary therapists for their own children at RIP, with valuable peer support from other families facing similar challenges. Veteran RIP parents and staff assist newly enrolled parents in learning, practicing, and implementing positive behavior management skills, strategies, and techniques to address their children's behavior issues. Families are expected to participate every Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours, and it takes 6-9 months to complete the program.

Hours:

Available Program Times: Tue & Thu 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; and 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)

Intake Process:

Call or email for appointment; no referral necessary

Program Fees:

No Fee; RIP is a free program, funded by a grant through the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Eligibility:

Families with preschool age children (under 6 years old) with behavioral difficulties in Bradley and surrounding counties. Must be a TN resident.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 17, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities:

Adult family members are expected to commit time to teaching new parents in the program after their own children complete the program.

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

443 N Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN 37311

Contacts

Afton Wilson

Primary Contact

RIP Program Coordinator, Cleveland Expansion Site

adwilson@vbhcs.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(423) 339-6781

Description

Provides, RIP (Regional Intervention Program), an early intervention program serving children with behavioral problems under the age of six (6) years; many with varying developmental abilities. RIP tackles problem behaviors such as aggression, bedtime/sleeping issues, destruction of property, high activity level, non-compliance, mealtime problems, running from adults, separation anxiety, tantrums, and trouble at school. Parents serve as primary therapists for their own children at RIP, with valuable peer support from other families facing similar challenges. Veteran RIP parents and staff assist newly enrolled parents in learning, practicing, and implementing positive behavior management skills, strategies, and techniques to address their children's behavior issues.

Hours

Available Program Times: Tue & Thu 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; and 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Proof of a recent well-child visit with current immunization records and other requested documents.

Eligibility

Parent or legal guardian must be TN resident, with child younger than 6 years old with concerns about the child's behavioral problems and/or developmental problems, including those with special needs. Parent or legal guardian must agree to participate fully in each scheduled visit.

Fees

No Fee, but adult family members are expected to commit time to teaching new parents in the program after their own children complete the program.

Intake Procedure

Call or email for appointment; no referral necessary

Service Area

Bradley County and surrounding counties

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Tennessee
    • Bradley County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    423-339-6781
    Name:
    Main
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RD-1000.1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Provides, RIP (Regional Intervention Program), an early intervention program serving children with behavioral problems under the age of six (6) years; many with varying developmental abilities. RIP tackles problem behaviors such as aggression, bedtime/sleeping issues, destruction of property, high activity level, non-compliance, mealtime problems, running from adults, separation anxiety, tantrums, and trouble at school. Parents serve as primary therapists for their own children at RIP, with valuable peer support from other families facing similar challenges. Veteran RIP parents and staff assist newly enrolled parents in learning, practicing, and implementing positive behavior management skills, strategies, and techniques to address their children's behavior issues.

    Hours

    Available Program Times: Tue & Thu 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; and 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)

    Required Documents

    Proof of a recent well-child visit with current immunization records and other requested documents.

    Eligibility

    Parent or legal guardian must be TN resident, with child younger than 6 years old with concerns about the child's behavioral problems and/or developmental problems, including those with special needs. Parent or legal guardian must agree to participate fully in each scheduled visit.

    Fees

    No Fee, but adult family members are expected to commit time to teaching new parents in the program after their own children complete the program.

    Intake Procedure

    Call or email for an appointment; no referral necessary

    Service Area

    Bradley County and surrounding counties

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Tennessee
      • Bradley County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      423-339-6781
      Name:
      Main
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6100.6800) and related services within the Service Tree.

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