Regional Intervention Program - Smyrna RIP - VBH - Behavior Management Training
Address
131 Mayfield Drive
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 890-4622
www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/children-youth-young-adults-families/rip.html
AKA:
Volunteer Behavioral Health RIP Program Smyrna Campus; VBH Rutherford County
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:
Tue & Thu 10:00 am - Noon; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; and 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Intake Process:
Call for appointment
Program 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.
Eligibility:
Families with preschool age children (under 6 years old) with behavior or development difficulties especially preschool age in Rutherford and surrounding counties.
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
January 9, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
131 Mayfield Drive
Smyrna, TN 37167
Contacts
Rhonda Hughes
Phone Numbers
Main
(615) 890-4622
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
Services
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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
Tue & Thu 10:00 am - Noon; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; and 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 for appointment
Service Area
Cannon, Rutherford and Williamson Counties
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cannon County
- Rutherford County
- Williamson County
- Cannon County
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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.
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 for appointment
Service Area
Cannon, Rutherford and Williamson County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cannon County
- Rutherford County
- Williamson County
- Cannon County
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.
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