PORTLAND, OR – The Crisis Psychiatric Residential Program at Albertina Kerr Centers recently received a $5,000 grant from the Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust.

The innovative, highly successful program provides immediate safety and treatment for children in crisis and counseling for their families. Children range in age from 5 to 17 and are either suicidal, in danger of harming others or experiencing an uncontrollable, sudden and dramatic change in behavior.

The program offers medical and psychiatric assessment and diagnosis, 24-hour medical care, medication management, individual, family and group therapies, behavior support planning and comprehensive discharge planning.

Kerr is the leading provider of services to children, adults and families with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. A private non-profit organization headquartered in Portland since 1907, Kerr spends more than 91 cents of every dollar to help Oregonians. Private donations and community support make this vital work possible. For more information about Albertina Kerr Centers, call 503-239-8101. www.albertinakerr.org.

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