The Detroit Lions Academy is an alternative school on the east side of Detroit offered through the Detroit Public Schools.  The Lion’s Academy serves youth ages 11 to 15 years old.  Some of the youth who attend the academy have problems with attendance, behavior, or other academic challenges.  The youth that DCI serves at the Academy are able to function in a regular educational setting with intensive clinical support beyond traditional academic programming.   Each child receives individual therapy and case management services on-site in the school setting provided by a Development Centers, Inc. mental health clinician, case manager, and prevention specialist.  Child management, family therapy sessions, and group therapy services are offered as needed.  In addition, adjunct services are offered through DCI if needed, such as psychiatric evaluation and consultation.  A unique component to this program is the project "Get in the Game.”  This is a prevention program designed specifically for youth at the Detroit Lions Academy who may be at risk of drug use or violence.  This project also includes a home visit/community outreach component to engage youth who may have been either suspended or excluded from the school. 

Please call (313) 852-9677 for more information.

Holcomb School is located on Detroit’s Northwest side.  This program represents a unique interagency model of alternative treatment for severely emotionally impaired youth and for some less severe behaviorally and emotionally needy children and youth ages 6 to 11 years old.  DCI services are designed to meet the needs of children requiring more intensive services than are normally offered through a Detroit Public School special education classroom or by a regular outpatient psychotherapy.  This program is designed to meet unique needs of a severely emotional child who is able to function in a regular education school setting with intensive clinical support and is less restrictive than a day treatment setting.  Each child receives individual and group psychotherapy on-site in the school setting provided by a Development Centers, Inc. mental health clinicians and group therapist.  Child management, family therapy sessions, and case management services are offered as needed.  In addition, adjunct services are offered through DCI if needed, such as psychiatric evaluation and consultation. This program is not intended to be a substitute for those other mandated special education programs that are provided by the Detroit Public Schools. 

Please call the Supervisor of our School Based Services at (313) 531-2500, ext. 2313.

Northwestern High School is located on the Northwest side of Detroit serving youth in grades 9 to 12.  As a part of a collaborative relationship between the Detroit Public Schools, Development Centers, Inc., Detroit Public Health Department and other organizations, DCI addresses specific risk behaviors and unique needs of adolescents.  Youth referred to the program often are experiencing life stressors and have difficulty coping.  Interventions are designed with the youth to address identified needs from the youth, family, and school’s perspective.  These youth are able to function in a regular educational setting with clinical support beyond traditional academic programming.  This program has a Master’s level mental health clinician who provides individual and group therapy services on-site in the school setting.  Child management, family therapy sessions, and case management services are offered as needed.  In addition, adjunct services are offered through DCI if needed, such as psychiatric evaluation and consultation. 

For additional information please call (313) 852-9677.

Webber is a Detroit Public School on the west side of Detroit serving youth in grades Pre-K to 8.  As a part of a collaborative partnership between the Detroit Public Schools, Development Centers, Inc. Communities in Schools, Health Center, and other organizations,  Development Centers provides services to youth experiencing emotional or behavioral problems that present as barriers to learning. Youth in the program at Webber School are able to function in a regular educational setting but require additional clinical support beyond traditional academic programming.  This component provides an integrated approach to mental health services in the school setting designed to promote health and school success.   A continuum of care is provided to meet the multiple needs of the youth, their families, and the school community.  This program has a combined team of experts providing individual and group therapy, case management, and parent liaison services on-site in the school setting.   The Webber team is composed of a Master’s mental health supervisor and clinician, case manager, group therapist, parent liaison, and MSW interns. Child management and family therapy sessions are offered as needed. The program has a home and community outreach component designed to engage youth and their families and provide a link to other community resources. In addition, adjunct services are offered through DCI if needed, such as psychiatric evaluation and consultation. 

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please call (313) 897-5961.