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Program Information

Program:  Diagnostic Assessment Services

Contact: 
Phone: 
Email: Linda.Essex@dcyf.ri.gov 

Description:  Diagnostic Assessment Services (DAS) for youth referred through the Family Court to determine the appropriate level of service for disposition by the Court on wayward/disobedient petitions. The DAS is an inpatient program, up to two weeks, during which time children and youth are evaluated based on their presenting issues. This evaluation includes psychological and psychiatric assessments when necessary. The DAS program also does have out-patient services.

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