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Behavioral Intervention Program
Overview
The Behavioral Intervention Program provides holistic and systemic positive
behavioral support to children, adolescents, and adults residing in the
city of Richmond who have mental retardation and challenging behaviors.
Services are also provided to consumers' families and professionals who
work with these individuals. (Funded by the Richmond Behavioral Health
Authority.)
Major Activities
- Assist in the definition and analysis of difficult behaviors
- Assess ecological dynamics surrounding difficult behaviors
- Demonstrate, design, and monitor nonaversive behavior plans
- Provide technical assistance and positive behavioral support training
- Provide support to the referred individual and his/her family in coping with the stress resulting from challenging behaviors
- Advocate for the use of other community services and natural supports to the individual and his/her family
- Provide crisis stabilization services for RBHA consumers as needed
Program
Staff
Rosemary Lambie, Director
Patsy Hemp, Program Manager/Behavioral and Family Specialist
Emily Wilson, Behavioral and Family Specialist
Contact
Patsy Hemp at (804) 828-1335, pjhemp@mail1.vcu.edu