The Monarch Center for Autism at Bellefaire JCB provides comprehensive autism education, treatment, and support guided by the Monarch Model, an evidence-informed approach developed in partnership with Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital. The Model brings together individualized programming, visual language immersion, structured and supportive environments, interdisciplinary collaboration, active family engagement, visual and regulation supports, technology, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help individuals with autism strengthen communication, learning, social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and independence.

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Monarch Day School provides individualized educational services for students from the community, as well as for students receiving residential services through Monarch Residential Autism Services. For students living on campus, these educational services are provided through Monarch Residential Education, which follows the same individualized approach, specialized expertise, and Monarch Model that guide the Day School. This close connection creates consistency across educational and residential settings and gives students opportunities to build and apply skills throughout their day.

Monarch School for Autism 

Autism Residential Services

Bellefaire JCB has a long tradition of providing effective outpatient and community-based behavioral health and substance use counseling throughout Northeast Ohio. Our services are designed to remain flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the individuals and families we serve.

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Treatment addresses behavioral health and substance use concerns through individualized treatment plans developed to meet each client’s specific needs.

Services are available for children and young adults and may be covered through Medicaid, select commercial insurance providers, or self-pay.

Outpatient services address a wide range of behavioral and emotional health concerns, including:

• Parent-child or child-sibling relations
• Oppositional behaviors
• Depression, anxiety, self-esteem
• Sexual or physical abuse
• Teen dating violence
• School-related issues including bullying
• Life changing events including divorce
• Grief, loss or trauma
• Aggression or stress management
• Attachment disorders
• Adoption and foster care adjustment issues
• Attention deficit-related problems

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Bellefaire's school-based counseling team is committed to delivering exceptional mental health services that support the entire school community. Our program combines evidence-based counseling with customized prevention strategies to meet the diverse emotional and behavioral needs of students.

At the heart of this program are our clinically trained, licensed professionals, who specialize in working with children and adolescents. These dedicated counselors provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including:

• Individual Psychotherapy
• Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS)
• Prevention and Early Intervention
• Consultation with School Staff and Caregivers

By embedding counselors directly in the school setting, school-based counseling eliminates common barriers to care such as transportation challenges, scheduling conflicts, financial constraints, and loss of instructional time. This model ensures greater accessibility to essential mental health services for students who may otherwise go without support.

Students benefit from:

• Personalized, trauma-informed care
• In-the-moment intervention for emotional or behavioral disruptions during the school day
• Increased advocacy and coordination among school staff, caregivers, and external providers
• Improved social-emotional readiness, helping students thrive both academically and personally

School-based counseling fosters a collaborative, strengths-based school culture that promotes resilience, emotional well-being, and long-term student success—setting a new standard in school-based mental health services.

Referrals for our School-Based Counseling  program are coordinated through school sites and can be made by students, parents, guardians or school personnel.  Once a referral is made, our team will coordinate the intake process to obtain the information necessary to begin service.

Bellefaire offers comprehensive psychiatry services to support accurate diagnosis, effective treatment planning, and long-term emotional well-being for children and adolescents.

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Office-Based Psychiatry

Bellefaire offers ongoing, office-based psychiatry services for children, adolescents, and young adults who may benefit from medication management as part of their treatment. Services begin with a comprehensive psychological evaluation, followed by regular appointments to ensure ongoing support, monitoring, and collaboration with families and therapists.

Our board certified psychiatrists and licensed nurse practitioners treat the following:

• Individuals ages 5–25
• Disruptive behavior (oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, school avoidance, behavioral outbursts, etc.)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Mood disorders (depression, bipolar, DMDD, etc.)
• Anxiety disorders
• PTSD/trauma
• Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Schizophrenia (and other psychotic disorders)

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Bellefaire JCB extends our care beyond our campus through a range of in-home family therapy programs designed to help children, youth, and families overcome challenges, build resilience, and strengthen relationships.

We believe children experience the greatest success when treatment takes place in their everyday environment, where parents, siblings, caregivers, and other important members of their support system can actively participate in the healing process. By meeting families where they are, our experienced clinicians provide personalized, evidence-based services that promote lasting change and help families thrive together.

Admissions Criteria for In-Home Family Therapy

• Potential client is under 18 years of age or transitional age youth between 18-21 who has had an onset of serious emotional and mental disorders at an age younger than 18.
• A parent/guardian is willing to participate in sessions weekly. Sessions are a minimum of two times a week for 2 hours each session.
• The client is not enrolled in any other mental health services aside from psychiatry and a group Therapeutic Behavior Services (TBS).

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Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT)

Intensive Home-Based Treatment services are provided to children, youth, and families who need a higher level of support to address emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. The program is designed to help families stabilize and strengthen functioning within the home and community.

Families typically participate in the program for three to six months, receiving three to six hours of service per week. As progress is made, services are gradually stepped down to less intensive outpatient care in the community.

Intensive Home-Based Treatment uses a multisystem, wraparound approach that supports the whole family. Treatment focuses on strengthening relationships, improving communication, and developing practical strategies to address challenges. Interventions may include cognitive behavioral therapy, family preservation services, and coordinated care planning.

Bellefaire also provides IHBT to families of children with autism who may benefit from intensive, individualized support in the home and community. Bellefaire JCB is currently piloting a specialized Co-Occurring Mental Health and Autism Spectrum-Informed Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT-ASI) Model for youth with significant behavioral health needs and co-occurring autism. The pilot is being conducted in partnership with Case Western Reserve University and The Ziggurat Group and is currently available in Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Summit counties.

The counselor works closely with the family and collaborates with other involved systems, including schools, courts, therapists, and other community providers, to ensure coordinated and effective care. 

Services include:

• In home assessment and treatment
• Individual and family therapy
• Coordination with schools, courts, and providers
• Ongoing consultation and progress monitoring
• Transition and aftercare planning

The model is designed to provide intensive, individualized support to youth and families who may be at risk of out-of-home placement, are transitioning home following a placement, or need a high level of mental health and autism-informed intervention to safely remain at home.

“For the first time in 8+ years of trying to diagnose and obtain support for my daughter, we felt heard, understood, and supported. Linda has made a meaningful and immeasurable impact in our daughter and our family’s lives.” - IHBT Parent

Integrated Co-Occurring Treatment (ICT)

ICT is a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach embedded within an intensive home-based service model. It is designed to support youth with co-occurring substance use disorders and serious emotional disturbances, as well as the families who care for them.

ICT delivers a core set of coordinated services that address the complex and interrelated challenges these youth face. Therapists use targeted interventions aimed at the contextual factors—such as family dynamics, peer relationships, and community influences—that contribute to and are affected by the youth’s co-occurring conditions.

Family involvement is a critical component of ICT. The model requires active participation from both the youth and at least one parent or guardian to ensure meaningful and lasting outcomes. Through this collaborative, family-centered approach, ICT promotes stability, recovery, and resilience within the home and community environments.

The ICT model has proven successful in improving the following treatment outcomes for youth and families:

• Decreased substance use disorder symptoms
• Decreased mental health disorder symptoms
• Decreased juvenile justice charges and placements
• Decreased out-of-home placements
• Improved school functioning
• Improved family functioning
• Improved community functioning and involvement

Bellefaire JCB’s behavioral health group programs provide children and adolescents with opportunities to build skills, strengthen relationships, and work through challenges in supportive settings with peers and trained professionals. Each program offers a different approach to meet young people where they are and provide the level of support they need.

Our group services include an after-school program for children and adolescents, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Together, these programs provide support ranging from skill building and behavioral support to more intensive therapeutic care.

Child & Adolescent Group Services

Bellefaire JCB’s Child and Adolescent Group Services provide structured, evidence-based group treatment facilitated by credentialed clinicians with specialized training and experience in child and family counseling.

Children and adolescents referred to the program must meet defined clinical criteria and demonstrate the ability to participate in a group setting.

Groups address a range of clinical needs using evidence-based approaches, including:

• Distress tolerance skills and coping strategies
• Mindfulness and impulse control skills
• Emotion identification and regulation
• Communication and interpersonal effectiveness skills
• Anger management
• Self-esteem development
• Trauma and crisis management skills

Bellefaire JCB offers a variety of problem-specific and evidence-based therapeutic practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These groups are facilitated by credentialed professionals with specialized training and experience in child and family counseling.

Services are offered year-round, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Groups are scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM during the school year, and from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM during the summer.

Our program serves children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 17 in a co-ed group therapy setting. To be eligible, participants must meet the criteria for a DSM-5 diagnosis and demonstrate the clinical appropriateness for group treatment during the screening process. 

Services are primarily funded through Medicaid, with limited grant funding available when applicable. Groups operate year-round Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and quarterly staff training days.

Our Behavioral Health Respite services are designed to deliver high-quality, short-term relief for caregivers of children and adolescents. Each session provides approximately three hours of structured, supportive care, giving caregivers valuable time to rest and recharge—confident in the knowledge that their child is in capable hands.

Youth are cared for by trained professionals with extensive experience in child and adolescent behavioral health. During each session, participants engage in enriching, age-appropriate activities within the community or on our beautiful and secure campus.

Our commitment to excellence, safety, and compassionate support ensures that every respite experience is not only a break for the caregiver—but a positive, engaging, and therapeutic opportunity for the youth.

• Provides short-term respite services to families enrolled in OhioRISE Services 
• Transportation to and from activities may be provided
• Offers on and off campus activities
• Services provided by staff that have extensive experience working with youth
• All referrals must be made by an OhioRISE Care Coordinator and are guided by each family’s individualized care plan

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• Behavioral Health Respite service sessions most often are scheduled in advance.
• Each session lasts approximately 3-4 hours.
• Times are available weekday evenings as well as Saturdays.

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Bellefaire JCB provides specialized residential treatment programs for youth with complex behavioral health, psychiatric, and developmental needs. Through a range of therapeutic residential settings, including programs for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), we deliver individualized care that addresses emotional, behavioral, educational, and daily living challenges. Our goal is to help every young person build the skills, confidence, and stability needed to thrive at home, in school, and in the community.

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Bellefaire JCB’s foster care and adoption programs provide children and youth with safe, nurturing, and stable homes when they cannot remain with their biological families. Our services promote healing, healthy development, and lasting connections with families who can meet each child’s emotional and physical needs. We are committed to ensuring that every child experiences security, compassion, and a true sense of belonging.

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Early support can make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and families. Bellefaire JCB’s prevention and early intervention programs bring behavioral health services, prevention education, and evidence-informed resources directly into schools and communities, helping identify concerns early, strengthen resilience, and provide support before challenges become crises.

Through school-based counseling, the Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) prevention program, and The Begun Center for Youth and Family Resiliency, Bellefaire partners with young people, families, schools, and communities to promote mental health, build skills and protective factors, and create environments where youth can thrive.

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Bellefaire JCB provides comprehensive support to youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or crisis. Through street outreach, education, advocacy, and 24/7 crisis support, we connect young people with the resources, relationships, and skills they need to move toward greater safety, stability, and independence.

Each year, Bellefaire serves approximately 4,000 teens, families, and community members across Cuyahoga County through our Homeless and Missing Youth Program.

Our approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and youth-centered. We meet young people where they are, physically, emotionally, and developmentally,and work alongside them to identify immediate needs, build on their strengths, and create a path forward.

Responding in Moments of Crisis

24/7/365 outreach, crisis response, hotline, advocacy, basic needs, harm reduction.

Connecting Youth to Safety & Stability

Housing navigation, service coordination, community resources, natural supports, education.

Building Skills for Independence

Mentorship, life skills, education, relationship building, goal setting.

Our vision is a Cuyahoga County where every young person has a safe place to turn, the support to navigate challenges, and the opportunity to build a stable future.

A Trusted Community Partner

Bellefaire JCB is proud to partner with National Safe Place to help ensure young people experiencing crisis or homelessness have access to safe, trusted support.

For 24/7 mental health crisis support, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Life

Referrals

Crisis Care Navigation is a short-term, community-based program that helps youth and families maintain safety and stability during transitions in care. We support youth who are entering or leaving hospitals, residential programs, crisis units, or other higher levels of care, as well as families who are unsure what type of support they need next.

Our team meets families where they are, providing individualized support in their homes and communities while helping determine the most appropriate path forward.

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Rooted in Jewish values of compassion, learning, and community responsibility, our programs provide support, guidance, and opportunities for growth in environments where children and families feel seen, valued, and empowered. For generations, Bellefaire JCB has been committed to strengthening and enriching Jewish life by supporting children, families, and the broader community. Through counseling services in Jewish day schools, high-quality early childhood education, and meaningful mentoring relationships, we help individuals build resilience, foster connection, and thrive at every stage of life.

JDN Early Childhood Education Center

Jewish Day School Counseling

Jewish Youth Mentoring

Bellefaire JCB connects caring adult volunteers with children and adolescents through its Jewish Youth Mentoring and Foster Youth Mentoring programs. These one-on-one mentoring relationships support young people in developing the skills and confidence they need to become self-sufficient, healthy, and productive individuals.

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