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Multisystemic
Therapy

 What is 

 MST therapy? 

Is a family and community focused approach designed to keep youth safely at home.

 What is 

 the goal of MST? 

To empower caregivers with the skills needed to address the challenges of raising youth with difficult  behaviors.

 How does 

 MST  therapy work? 

MST therapists work directly in the home, school, and community, and are available 24/7 to provide caregivers with the tools they need to help their children for a period of 3-5 months.

 Who is  

 MST therapy for? 

MST is for youth ages 11–17 who are experiencing significant behavioral challenges such as aggression, defiance, school difficulties, or involvement with the juvenile justice system.

More importantly, this service is for

families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what to do next—and are ready

for real support that goes beyond

traditional therapy.

We are not passive observers, we are partners in change. 

 MST Qualifications 

Youth May Exhibit the Following Behaviors & Conducts

*Please note that MST is only covered by Medicaid

 Physical/Verbal Aggression 

Substance Abuse

Running Away

Negative Family
Conflict

Negative Peer
Involvement

One or More Arrests

Academic Issues

The Referral Process:

* If youth does not meet the criteria, DulceSalado will strive to provide services if

available or will work with the referrer in identifying potential resources in the community.

for the family.

01

Fill the form in the button below.

02

An MST supervisor reviews referrals sent to DulceSalado within
24 hours.

03

If youth meets criteria, a MST supervisor assigns a MST therapist to the family.

04

The MST supervisor updates
the 
referral source on start
time and case 
suitability.

One conversation could change  everything. 

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