What is the Community Early Intervention (CEI) Program?
Community Early Intervention (CEI) is a program that addresses issues before becoming bigger problems like suspension or involvement with the juvenile justice system and happens over two sessions.
1st Session- Education
- 2-hour session that provides education related to substance use and other high-risk activities and introduces healthy coping skills
2nd Session- Mediation
- 2-hour session that assists the family by addressing issues, improving family communication, and providing referrals. Mediation concludes by generating a written plan for how to implement what was agreed upon by the family.
CEI may serve as an alternative or in conjunction with school or court consequences. There is a cost of $50.00 (or $40.00 with proof of Medicaid Insurance). The youth and their parent/guardian is required to attend both sessions.
Education topics can include:
- Marijuana/cannabis use
- Vaping or using nicotine products
- Gaming or gambling that is causing problems
- Skills to help cope with stress, grief, or traumas that are contributing to behavioral health concerns
Who can attend the CEI Program?
Referrals can be self-made by the family or made by schools, juvenile court, or other youth-serving organizations. The intended audience for this program is any youth who has shown early signs of substance use or behavior or mood changes that have resulted in negative outcomes. A parent/guardian is required to attend both sessions with their youth.
To begin the CEI registration process, click on the button below.
Payment can be made at this time as well by completing the form to the right.
For more information, email
CEI-SOMM@envisionpartnerships.com.
Note: this form is for payment via credit/debit card only, but a cashier's check will also be accepted in-person at your scheduled session. If your meeting is virtual, a cashier's check can be sent to Envision Partnerships, 2935 Hamilton-Mason Rd., Hamilton, OH 45011.
