Marixa had her doubters. She was referred to PEP Connections in her early teens because of the crippling anxiety and depression interfering with everyday life. Her life was spiraling out of control. Getting through the week seemed like a hurdle. Graduating high school seemed like a pipedream. Then came Robert McFarren, a veteran PEP Connections
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Extreme poverty, the unexpected loss of a loved one, neighborhood violence, household dysfunction. These are just a few of the traumatic circumstances and events that are all too familiar for many of the children and families served through PEP Day Treatment Centers. Experiences like these breed fear, distrust and anger. Literature can serve as a
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Young people struggling with severe mental health issues are often unable to remain safely in their homes. To ensure that more families stay together, PEP Connections now offers Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT). This all-inclusive service engages entire families to help these youth thrive at school, home and in the community. What does IHBT look like?
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